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St. Albans Messenger Editorial
Two years ago in the heated gubernatorial contest between Democratic candidate Peter Shumlin and Republican Brian Dubie, our choice was Mr. Dubie. We were skeptical of Mr. Shumlin’s partisan nature and we welcomed the balance, energy and integrity Mr. Dubie would bring to the office. Mr. Shumlin narrowly won and two years later he is [...]
Shumlin for Governor
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s first term has been characterized by historic challenges and accomplishments. There is still much work to be done on the numerous projects he has initiated, and he deserves another term. His most notable accomplishment has been the initial stage of his administration’s work on health care reform. Shumlin effectively built support for [...]
For governor: Peter Shumlin
The Burlington Free Press editorial board recommends Peter Shumlin, the Democratic incumbent, for a second term as governor of Vermont. A string of natural disasters — a massive snowstorm, record flooding and a tropical storm — tested the new governor in his first year in office. The Shumlin administration passed the tough test managing disaster [...]
Sanders Says Vermont Health Care Reform Is Model For U.S.
An annual Montpelier conference on mental health drew different political perspectives on a single-payer health care system. Both Gov. Peter Shumlin and his Republican challenger Randy Brock addressed the gathering of the Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery. Brock said he was concerned that a single payer system could limit a [...]
Vt. CEOs optimistic about economy
Vt. CEOs optimistic about economy The CEOs of Vermont’s largest companies are more optimistic about the economy than their counterparts around the country. The latest survey by the Vermont Business Roundtable shows 62 percent of the state’s largest companies expect to see an increase in sales in the next six months. And 43 percent expect [...]
Mayors Of Seven Vermont Cities Endorse Shumlin’s Re-election
Mayors Of Seven Vermont Cities Endorse Shumlin’s Re-election BOB KINZEL – A tripartisan group of seven of Vermont’s eight mayors gathered at the Statehouse to endorse incumbent Democrat Peter Shumlin’s re-election effort. The group includes Democrats, a Republican, a former Republican and an Independent. Republican Thom Lauzon is the mayor of Barre City and [...]
Vermont sees incomes rise in 2011
Census: Vt. leads in income growth MONTPELIER — Vermont is seeing a mix of economic news: Its unemployment rate jumped in August by 0.3 percentage point for the second month in a row, the state Department of Labor said Friday. But at 5.3 percent, it remained the fifth lowest in the country and [...]
Progress
Governor Shumlin’s number one priority has been and remains creating jobs and economic opportunities for Vermonters. Determined to get tough things done, Governor Shumlin has worked tirelessly and today we can report that progress has been made. Vermont by the Numbers: Has seen an increase of 7,550 jobs since Jan. 2011 Has the 5th lowest [...]
Shumlin touts record as he launches re-election campaign
BENNINGTON BANNER: Shumlin touts record as he launches re-election campaign NEAL P.GOSWAMI Staff Writer BENNINGTON — His first two-year term nearing completion, Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin crisscrossed the state Monday meeting with the media, chatting with business owners and shaking hands with anyone who crossed his path before his official re-election campaign [...]
Shumlin Officially Starts ‘Vigorous’ Campaign
Shumlin officially starts ‘vigorous’ campaign By Peter Hirschfeld RUTLAND — In a daylong campaign launch that touched down in points across Vermont, Gov. Peter Shumlin on Monday urged voters to “stick with the current plan to grow jobs and economic opportunities for Vermonters.” The first-term Democrat long ago made clear his intentions to seek another [...]
Vt. among top dozen states for job growth
TEMPE, Ariz. — A new study from Arizona State University says Vermont was among the top 12 states for job growth from July of 2011 to July of this year.
Shumlin earns nod from firefighters
Posted on June 19. By Peter Hirschfeld: The Professional Firefighters of Vermont unveiled endorsements today in statewide races, and true to Vermont form, the 300-member organization wasn’t afraid to split the ticket. Democrats Peter Shumlin, TJ Donovan, Beth Pearce and Jim Condos won endorsements for their bids for governor, attorney general, state treasurer and secretary [...]
Gov. Shumlin announces re-election bid
Burlington Free Press June 12, 2012 MONTPELIER — Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin says he’s running for re-election. Shumlin formally announced Tuesday his re-election bid, although it has been clear for some time he planned to seek re-election. Shumlin says he’s proud of what has been accomplished during his 16 months in office. He says there [...]
Huffington Post: Bullying – It Does Get Better, But We All Need To Step Up
By Governor Peter Shumlin June 6, 2012 We have seen too many young people in Vermont and around the nation lose their hope, their passion, and their lives due to the increased presence of bullying in today’s society. States must continue to push anti-harassment bills through their legislature to increase protection for our youth. Here [...]
Shumlin’s record: The new governor managed the Tropical Storm Irene crisis with aplomb
What bad luck. Less than eight months after Peter Shumlin took office as governor, Vermont
Voice of the Free Press: Recommendation for Vermont governor
10/24 Voice of the Free Press: Recommendation for Vermont governor
Editorial: A time to hunker down or move forward? Shumlin for governor
10/21 Editorial: A time to hunker down or move forward? Shumlin for governor
Sanders lends his political draw to Shumlin’s gubernatorial bid
10/21 Sanders lends his political draw to Shumlin’s gubernatorial bid
Leahy tries to secure health care waiver
10/11 Leahy tries to secure health care waiver
Shumlin: Yankee plant should step up cleanup
10/12 Shumlin: Yankee plant should step up cleanup
Reaction varies on tritium found in old Yankee water well
10/12 Reaction varies on tritium found in old Yankee water well
PPNNE Action Fund endorses Peter Shumlin for Governor
Last week, Peter Shumlin proudly accepted an endorsement from Planned Parenthood of Northern New England’s (PPNNE) Action Fund.
Douglas and Dean weigh in on governor candidates
10/10 Douglas and Dean weigh in on governor candidates
Taking No Prisoners: Twin State Republicans Attack
10/10 Taking No Prisoners: Twin State Republicans Attack
Vt. Yankee tritium found in well tied to aquifer
10/9 Vt. Yankee tritium found in well tied to aquifer
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