Happy July 4th!

Why do we need legislation protecting women’s reproductive rights in Vermont? Currently there are over 12 cases related to restricting access to abortion heading to the Supreme Court. By taking steps now, Vermont can ensure that we have leverage if Roe v. Wade is in fact overturned. Vermont legalized abortion in 1972 through a court…

With 3 weeks to go until the election, here are some ways to get involved: Week 3 – Make sure everyone knows that early voting has started; encourage friends and family to vote and to vote early. Put out a lawn sign, write a letter to the editor, and brag to your friends and families…

Highlights of the First Two Months in the Senate It is an honor to be serving Rutland County in Montpelier as one of your Senators and I would like to let you know about some of the bills the Senate has passed in the first two months of the session. S.18 is a consumer protection…

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…

Amidst concerns over the mistreatment of Vermonters in a Pennsylvania private prison, the Department of Corrections has made the baffling decision to move Vermonters even further away, to Mississippi. https://vtdigger.org/2018/09/09/vermont-prisoners-moved-mississippi-prison-run-corecivic/ This decision comes on the heels of questions regarding Governor Scott receiving financial support from private prison lobbyists and plans to open a private prison…

With 8 weeks to go until the election, here are some ways to get involved: Week 8 – Start working on your favorite candidate’s campaign – put out a lawn sign, write a letter to the editor, and brag to your friends and families about your efforts. Go to ActBlue and contribute to one or…