Every child in Vermont deserves a fair shot. Treasurer Mike Pieciak is launching a Baby Bonds pilot program in the Northeast Kingdom — helping kids start building wealth from the day they’re born.

Mark your calendar — the 2026 Curtis-Hoff Awards Dinner is Friday, May 1st at Hotel Champlain in Burlington! 🎉 Reserve your seat → secure.actblue.com/donate/26cur...

Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting mail-in voting — a direct attack on free and fair elections and the latest in a series of escalating efforts to restrict voting access ahead of the 2026 midterms. Vermont is fighting back.

We are heartbroken by the passing of former Vermont Democratic Party Chair Terje Anderson.

Yesterday, federal immigration agents terrorized a Vermont family based on faulty surveillance. When the community showed up, federal agents responded with force — using flash bangs and chemical irritants to disperse protesters.

Senator Peter Welch delivered $1.4 million in federal funding to help build new pharmacies in Caledonia County, taking action to restore local access to prescriptions and essential health care in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.

The VDP strongly condemns Trump’s initiation of major combat operations against Iran without congressional authorization. It underscores a growing constitutional crisis around unlawful unilateral military escalation and raises urgent questions about oversight and accountability.

The murders of Alex Pretti & Renée Good by federal agents is a tragedy that should trouble every American, regardless of party or ideology. No one should fear that their government’s response to exercising their First, Second or Fourth Amendment rights will end in violence.

The detention of Steven Tendo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is deeply troubling. Steven is a health care worker, a pastor, an asylum seeker, and a valued member of the community.

The Vermont Democratic Party today announced the results of its statewide food drive, which mobilized Democrats across Vermont to support local food shelves. Through food and monetary donations, Vermonters provided nearly 5,000 pounds of food and essentials.

Over the weekend, workers across Vermont reported to work in temperatures well below zero, with wind chills reaching -25 degrees Fahrenheit. For the many Vermonters who work in warehouse and manufacturing jobs, indoor conditions offered little relief from the cold.

The Vermont Democratic Party is outraged by the murder of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, U.S. citizen, and Veterans Affairs medical professional, who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24.

"The video is horrifyingly clear: federal agents executed a man in broad daylight the morning after thousands of Minnesotans gathered for a day of peaceful protests," said DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom.

Vermont Democrats are taking action to protect your freedom to vote.

One year ago today, Donald Trump’s second term began. Instead of delivering on his promise to lower prices on “Day One,” hard-working Americans are paying more for groceries, more for health care, and more just to get by.

This week, Attorney General Charity Clark sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the Trump administration’s practice of withholding health, education, and research funding unless states adopt discriminatory policies targeting transgender people.

The U.S. Department of Education announced it would investigate Champlain Valley School District as part of a broader effort targeting school districts that allow students to participate in sports and access restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity.

Vermont Democrats are advancing real solutions to lower costs and protect Vermonters’ well-being.

For nearly a decade, Governor Phil Scott has promised Vermonters that his leadership would make our state more affordable and safer. But the results speak for themselves. After 10 years of things moving in the wrong direction under Phil Scott, it’s clear: Vermont can’t afford more of the same.

The Vermont Democratic Party is heartbroken and outraged by the tragic death of Renée Good, a 37-year-old mother, poet, and U.S. citizen, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Today marks five years since the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, when a violent mob attempted to disrupt Congress as it carried out its constitutional duty to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Vermonters are speaking out against Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military escalation in Venezuela — launched without Congressional authorization and in violation of international law.

We are relieved that American service members were unharmed during this military operation in Venezuela. At the same time, we have grave concerns about Trump’s unilateral decision to escalate U.S. involvement in South America without Congressional authorization.

Vermonters are facing staggering health insurance increases. It didn’t have to be this way. Democrats presented a plan to prevent a health care crisis, extend ACA tax credits, and protect families from financial strain. Republicans rejected it.

Thanks to all the workers who make our holiday season special and safe!

The Vermont Department of Labor last week released its September employment report, showing that the state’s labor force and total employment declined for the eighth consecutive month.

Happy Hanukkah from my family to yours! To all those celebrating, I wish you joy, strength, love, and comfort as you light the first candle of Hanukkah. This is a time to be grateful for our closest loved ones. May light always overcome darkness.

Corporate landlords are using algorithms to illegally hike rent prices. Representative Becca Balint is working to stop it. Senator Peter Welch is leading the Senate version of the bill, cosponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders.

I extend my deepest condolences to members of the Jewish community who have been wounded or killed in Australia. Our collective anguish could not be deeper. As we celebrate Hanukkah, I wish all Jewish communities' strength, peace, and justice. Full statement: balint.house.gov/news/documen...

The Vermont Democratic Party is deeply appreciative for heroic service of the Vermont Air National Guard. Vermont’s service members represent the very best of our state. We honor their commitment, especially when they are called away from their families during the holiday season.

A second-grade Vermont student and his mother was taken without warning by federal immigration authorities, transported across state lines, and cut off from their support network. That is government overreach and cruelty and an indefensible violation of the rights guaranteed to all of us.

No hardworking Vermont family should worry about putting food on the table. That's why the Vermont Democratic Party — together with our county committees — is hosting local food drives to support community food shelves across the state. Together, we can make a real impact.

We're entering a new chapter driven by young leaders, bold ideas, and a belief that real change comes from the ground up. Chair Lachlan Francis & Executive Director May Hanlon represent a new generation stepping up to lead, organize, and fight for a Vermont that works for everyone.

Trump is shutting down the Department of Education. Our economy will pay the price. If financial aid disappears, fewer people can afford job training or college. That means a weaker workforce, fewer skilled tradespeople, and slower growth. Businesses will struggle to find workers.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vermont Democrats call for Senator Douglass’s immediate resignation. 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.

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.