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S.23 proposes to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour by 2024. This will make a big difference in many Vermonters’ lives. Can businesses really afford to raise wages? Powerful corporations are reaping the profits as they keep a cap on wages and eliminate benefits, turning full-time jobs into part-time jobs. They bully working people, claiming…

Dear Rutland County Democrat, Are you committed to your community? Do you want to make a difference? Have you ever thought of serving on your town’s Board of Aldermen or Select Board? Are you interested in serving on your local School Board? Do you know someone else who is? Why? The Rutland County Democrats are here…

Ladies and gentlemen, please join us in celebrating 13 years of Women Making a Difference across our treasured state of Vermont. We’ll be treated to three special guests from the local community who make things happen. We will be honoring the following women:– Anny Lin ~ Student activist, dreamer, global citizen– Tabitha J. Pohl-Moore ~…

To market Vermont as a place where employees can work remotely, Vermonters must have reliable internet access. Vermonters across the state, especially in rural communities, benefit when they can tap into the commerce, educational opportunities, and resources available on the web. H.513 Broadband Expansion Bill invests $1.5 million in Fiscal year 2020 into three areas…

A shorter election season means we need to donate & volunteer for candidates now! In the Vermont Primary, voters returned their mail-in ballots quickly! 10% were returned within 2 days of the voter receiving the ballot 25% were returned within 5 days of the voter receiving the ballot 50% were returned within 12 days of…

With a little over 9 weeks to go until the election, here are some ways to get involved: Week 9 – Go to ActBlue and contribute to one or more candidates. As little as $5 helps! And make sure you brag to friends and family! https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/rutland Week 8 – Start working on your favorite candidates…