Vermont Republican Party issues statement on death of George Floyd
While one more political organization issuing a statement might not be what we need right now, the silence of the VT Republican Party would be even more inappropriate.
Trifecta of announcements for statewide office on the Republican side
The number of candidates for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor rose to five with the surprise announcement of Scott Milne of Pomfret.
Conservative candidates could capitalize on overzealous coronavirus lockdown
Vermont GOP candidates for office may have an opportunity to promote their fiscally conservative messages as businesses and personal freedoms continue to be suppressed during the ongoing coronavirus shutdown.
Former Vermont House and Senate member to run for state treasurer
A candidate swap has taken place among Republicans seeking to become Vermont state treasurer — H. Brooke Paige is no longer running for the office, and Carolyn Branagan, a former state senator for the Franklin district, is preparing to run.
New crop of Republican candidates announced from the state Capitol
Ten new candidates for Vermont’s House and Senate were introduced Wednesday by Republican gubernatorial candidate John Klar from the steps of the state Capitol.
Klar campaign endorses new legislative candidates
More Vermonters are running for the Vermont Legislature as Republicans and are among those endorsed by the campaign to elect John Klar as governor.
Deb Billado: Making America great again after COVID-19
We cannot live in a bubble. We must take some chances. Now more than ever we must be protective of our liberties and must stay true to them as we wisely move back into the societal contacts, caring and production that made America great.
VT GOP has contested race for national committeeman
Two Vermont Republican Party leaders are vying for election as Vermont’s male representative to the Republican National Committee.
Deb Billado: A time to reset our priorities
These unprecedented times we are living in provide us with opportunity to reset our priorities. When we act to make someone else’s existence better and we show them we care, we will be blessed with the right to govern again as we once did.
Deb Billado: Handling of this health crisis has been robust
The coronavirus is undoubtedly a concern for many Vermonters, especially considering the virus has been confirmed to have spread to our state.
Deb Billado: This Constitution was built to last
The Constitution needs to be followed as written and is the foundation of how the government is to function, and that does not change just because the politicians change.
Vermont GOP calls on Sanders to release health and tax records
With a couple of big Democratic primary wins under his belt, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is facing increased scrutiny from other candidates, and now the Vermont GOP is calling for the senator to release his health and tax records.