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7 weeks until the election – ways to get involved
With a little over 7 weeks to go until the election, here are some ways to get involved: Week 7 – Attend the Monday Sept 17 Rutland County Democratic Meeting to hear from candidates and learn more about how you can lend a helping hand Attend the Tuesday Sept 18 Castleton Indivisible Meeting to learn…
Women Making a Difference Brunch
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 ~…
H.531 Invest in Childcare
According to Mitzi Johnson, Vermont Speaker of the House, “this bill aims to make childcare more accessible and affordable for Vermont families by placing the retention and professional development of childcare professionals as a top priority.” H.531 invests $10.5 million in Vermont’s childcare and early learning system. It includes: • increased reimbursement rates to childcare…
4 weeks until the election – get involved
With a little over 4 weeks to go until the election, here are some ways to get involved: Week 4 – 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…
S.169 24 hour waiting period on gun sales
This legislation will save lives! Over 420 Vermonters died from firearms between 2011 and 2016, and 89% of those (374 individuals) were suicides. (Source: Taylor Dobbs’ study for VPR) Vermont’s suicide death rate is 35% higher than the national average, and guns are used 59% of the time. (Source: CDC report: 6/8/18, “Vital Signs: Trends…
We stand by VT workers & teachers
As the Vermont legislature works towards addressing the problem of underfunded pensions, the Rutland County Democratic Executive Committee has voted to express its support for Vermont’s state employees and public school teachers and staff. The pension problem has been growing for decades. We do not need to rush the process. We can afford to slow…