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In a major victory for Vermont, Senator Peter Welch’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed the Senate.
This bill expands milk options with school lunches, strengthening child nutrition standards & providing meaningful support for dairy farmers when the industry faces real pressure.
This bill expands milk options with school lunches, strengthening child nutrition standards & providing meaningful support for dairy farmers when the industry faces real pressure.
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In a major victory for Vermont, Senator Peter Welch’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed the Senate.
This bill expands milk options with school lunches, strengthening child nutrition standards & providing meaningful support for dairy farmers when the industry faces real pressure.
This bill expands milk options with school lunches, strengthening child nutrition standards & providing meaningful support for dairy farmers when the industry faces real pressure.
Join us at the Vermont Democratic Party's Holiday Party!
📅 Thursday, December 4th, 2025
📍 Parker Pie Co., 161 County Rd, West Glover, VT
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
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📅 Thursday, December 4th, 2025
📍 Parker Pie Co., 161 County Rd, West Glover, VT
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
secure.actblue.com/donate/vdpho...
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Join us at the Vermont Democratic Party's Holiday Party!
📅 Thursday, December 4th, 2025
📍 Parker Pie Co., 161 County Rd, West Glover, VT
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
secure.actblue.com/donate/vdpho...
📅 Thursday, December 4th, 2025
📍 Parker Pie Co., 161 County Rd, West Glover, VT
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
secure.actblue.com/donate/vdpho...
The VDP is proud to welcome Lachlan Francis as our new Party Chair.
With more than a decade of experience electing Democrats at every level, Lachlan is well-positioned to lead the Party through an era of renewed grassroots growth.
www.vtdemocrats.org/post/vermont...
With more than a decade of experience electing Democrats at every level, Lachlan is well-positioned to lead the Party through an era of renewed grassroots growth.
www.vtdemocrats.org/post/vermont...
www.vtdemocrats.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The VDP is proud to welcome Lachlan Francis as our new Party Chair.
With more than a decade of experience electing Democrats at every level, Lachlan is well-positioned to lead the Party through an era of renewed grassroots growth.
www.vtdemocrats.org/post/vermont...
With more than a decade of experience electing Democrats at every level, Lachlan is well-positioned to lead the Party through an era of renewed grassroots growth.
www.vtdemocrats.org/post/vermont...
Today, we honor our nation’s veterans and thank them for their courageous service. Vermont Democrats are committed to building a state that serves our veterans and their families in return.
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today, we honor our nation’s veterans and thank them for their courageous service. Vermont Democrats are committed to building a state that serves our veterans and their families in return.
President Trump has denied Vermont’s request for a major disaster declaration following the devastating July floods that destroyed roads, bridges, and vital infrastructure across the Northeast Kingdom and other regions.
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
President Trump has denied Vermont’s request for a major disaster declaration following the devastating July floods that destroyed roads, bridges, and vital infrastructure across the Northeast Kingdom and other regions.
U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch cosponsored the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill which would protect millions of Americans from losing access to programs that help people put food on the table.
November 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch cosponsored the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill which would protect millions of Americans from losing access to programs that help people put food on the table.
Trump is making a deliberate, illegal, and inhumane choice not to fund food assistance for millions of Americans. Vermont AG Charity Clark is fighting back. No one should go hungry when Congress already set aside funds to keep SNAP running.
October 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Trump is making a deliberate, illegal, and inhumane choice not to fund food assistance for millions of Americans. Vermont AG Charity Clark is fighting back. No one should go hungry when Congress already set aside funds to keep SNAP running.
Leaders in the Vermont Legislature will fully fund SNAP (3SquaresVT) and LIHEAP to protect Vermonters from the fallout of the Republican-led government shutdown.
October 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Leaders in the Vermont Legislature will fully fund SNAP (3SquaresVT) and LIHEAP to protect Vermonters from the fallout of the Republican-led government shutdown.
Leaders in the Vermont Legislature will fully fund SNAP (3SquaresVT) and LIHEAP to protect Vermonters from the fallout of the Republican-led government shutdown.
October 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Leaders in the Vermont Legislature will fully fund SNAP (3SquaresVT) and LIHEAP to protect Vermonters from the fallout of the Republican-led government shutdown.
This weekend, we headed to Maine to knock doors, raise funds, and fight hard against Maine Question 1 — a ballot measure that would dismantle Maine’s absentee voting system.
October 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This weekend, we headed to Maine to knock doors, raise funds, and fight hard against Maine Question 1 — a ballot measure that would dismantle Maine’s absentee voting system.
A judge just ruled Trump’s demand for states’ SNAP data was illegal. But Governor Phil Scott already handed over the personal info of 140,000 Vermonters.
October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A judge just ruled Trump’s demand for states’ SNAP data was illegal. But Governor Phil Scott already handed over the personal info of 140,000 Vermonters.
We’re glad to see that Governor Scott has now joined Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint in recognizing the importance of extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits for Vermonters. But let’s be clear: this was not his original stance.
October 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We’re glad to see that Governor Scott has now joined Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint in recognizing the importance of extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits for Vermonters. But let’s be clear: this was not his original stance.
Young people aren’t just the future — we’re the present. This is our moment. Not someday, not next year. Right now.
At Autumn Harvest, we celebrated the power of young leaders stepping up and shaping Vermont’s next chapter.
At Autumn Harvest, we celebrated the power of young leaders stepping up and shaping Vermont’s next chapter.
October 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Young people aren’t just the future — we’re the present. This is our moment. Not someday, not next year. Right now.
At Autumn Harvest, we celebrated the power of young leaders stepping up and shaping Vermont’s next chapter.
At Autumn Harvest, we celebrated the power of young leaders stepping up and shaping Vermont’s next chapter.
Vermont Democrats call for Senator Douglass’s immediate resignation.
Read the Vermont Democratic Party's full statement:
Read the Vermont Democratic Party's full statement:
October 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Vermont Democrats call for Senator Douglass’s immediate resignation.
Read the Vermont Democratic Party's full statement:
Read the Vermont Democratic Party's full statement:
Today, we take a moment to honor Indigenous people’s history, traditions, and culture. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthening relationships between Vermont and Tribal Nations.
October 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Today, we take a moment to honor Indigenous people’s history, traditions, and culture. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthening relationships between Vermont and Tribal Nations.
Governor Scott sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for a deal to avoid a government shutdown. He advocated for a “clean” continuing resolution, or temporary funding bill, that would allow Trump to continue implementing his agenda & rip health care from thousands of Vermonters.
October 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Governor Scott sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for a deal to avoid a government shutdown. He advocated for a “clean” continuing resolution, or temporary funding bill, that would allow Trump to continue implementing his agenda & rip health care from thousands of Vermonters.
In response to the government shutdown caused by Republicans’ refusal to work with Democrats to lower health care costs, Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director May Hanlon released the following statement:
October 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
In response to the government shutdown caused by Republicans’ refusal to work with Democrats to lower health care costs, Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director May Hanlon released the following statement:
The Vermont Democratic Party is making sure Vermonters have the tools and information they need to make their voice heard at the ballot box. Vermont Democrats are working year-round to connect with our communities and empower every voter.
September 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Vermont Democratic Party is making sure Vermonters have the tools and information they need to make their voice heard at the ballot box. Vermont Democrats are working year-round to connect with our communities and empower every voter.
In Barre, we stood together to reject AFP’s dark money scheme to buy political outcomes that benefit billionaires at the expense of working people and cement Trump’s extremist agenda in our laws.
September 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In Barre, we stood together to reject AFP’s dark money scheme to buy political outcomes that benefit billionaires at the expense of working people and cement Trump’s extremist agenda in our laws.
Democracy is a team sport, and Vermont needs every player. On National Voter Registration Day, take a quick timeout to check your registration so you don’t fumble your chance to vote.
Don’t sit on the sidelines this season. Get ready to vote at iwillvote.com.
Don’t sit on the sidelines this season. Get ready to vote at iwillvote.com.
September 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Democracy is a team sport, and Vermont needs every player. On National Voter Registration Day, take a quick timeout to check your registration so you don’t fumble your chance to vote.
Don’t sit on the sidelines this season. Get ready to vote at iwillvote.com.
Don’t sit on the sidelines this season. Get ready to vote at iwillvote.com.
The Vermont Democrats are beginning our reorganization process. That’s how we build local Democratic committees in every town. These town committees are the heart of the Party — they connect neighbors, organize around our values, and make sure every community has a voice. Join your town committee!
Party Reorganization | Vermont Democratic Party | Montpelier
2025 Democratic Party Reorganization
www.vtdemocrats.org
September 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Vermont Democrats are beginning our reorganization process. That’s how we build local Democratic committees in every town. These town committees are the heart of the Party — they connect neighbors, organize around our values, and make sure every community has a voice. Join your town committee!
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I'm horrified by the news coming out of Utah about the attack on Charlie Kirk.
Political violence has no place in our country. Not now, and not ever.
Praying for him and his family.
Political violence has no place in our country. Not now, and not ever.
Praying for him and his family.
September 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I'm horrified by the news coming out of Utah about the attack on Charlie Kirk.
Political violence has no place in our country. Not now, and not ever.
Praying for him and his family.
Political violence has no place in our country. Not now, and not ever.
Praying for him and his family.
When Washington, D.C., changes course or tone, Vermonters feel it here at home.
September 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
When Washington, D.C., changes course or tone, Vermonters feel it here at home.
🌈 What an incredible day at Burlington Pride. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🌈
September 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🌈 What an incredible day at Burlington Pride. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🌈
While Trump and Republicans are driving up costs, Vermont Democrats are delivering real results with S.51.
September 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
While Trump and Republicans are driving up costs, Vermont Democrats are delivering real results with S.51.