Peter’s Blog
Mr. Shumlin goes to Washington, testifies on the Vermont way
vtdigger.org – April 15, 2011 by Anne Galloway It was a study in contrast: Two governors, from opposite ends of the political spectrum — Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, a Democrat, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican — testified to a congressional committee on Thursday about their respective state budget deficits and the very different [...]
Governor pitches in to fill potholes
WCAX- April 6, 2011 Middlesex, Vermont – It’s rough ride around Vermont. Potholes are everywhere. This is the worst season in the past few years. “It’s jaggedy and can throw your car around if you have a lightweight car. So it’s kind of dangerous and needs to be repaved and fixed,” said Al Jones of [...]
Shumlin calls for rail investment in Northeast
By Chris Garofolo, Reformer Staff Brattleboro Reformer – Tuesday April 5, 2011 BRATTLEBORO — Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin has joined other governors in the Northeast urging the federal government to increase the high-speed rail investment in the region. In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday, eight governors of Northeastern states [...]
Grants will build new local housing
By Neal Goswami Bennington Banner – Monday April 4, 2011 BENNINGTON — Housing grants awarded by the state will serve several projects in Bennington County and add additional affordable housing. Gov. Peter Shumlin announced $2.4 million in Vermont Community Development Program grants in Rutland Monday, including $650,000 to the town of Bennington, the Regional Affordable Housing [...]
Q & A with Governor Peter Shumlin
Manchester Journal – April 1, 2011 MANCHESTER – Two weeks ago, before heading off to the Bennington County Courthouse to take part in the town’s launch of its 250th anniversary celebration., Gov. Peter Shumlin stopped by our newsroom for an interview. The following are excerpts from that discussion. JOURNAL: What’s been your biggest surprise since [...]
PPNNE Action Fund endorses Peter Shumlin for Governor
Last week, Peter Shumlin proudly accepted an endorsement from Planned Parenthood of Northern New England’s (PPNNE) Action Fund.
Vermont League of Conservation Voters (VT LCV) endorses Peter Shumlin for Governor
Vermont League of Conservation Voters (VT LCV) endorse Peter Shumlin for Governor
Peter Receives Endorsement of Teachers, AFL-CIO and United Professions!
In the last week, Peter Shumlin has proudly received the endorsement of the Vermont National Education Association (NEA), the Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and the United Professions of Vermont! The Vermont NEA President Martha Allen made the announcement stating, “Peter’s commitment to maintain and grow our public schools stands in sharp contrast to those [...]
Peter receives endorsement of Vermont Trooper’s Association
Peter Shumlin today received the endorsement of the Vermont State Troopers. The endorsement marks the first time the VTA has endorsed a Democrat for Governor since endorsing Howard Dean in 2000. Peter has consistently been a staunch supporter of the Trooper’s efforts to keep Vermonters safe. The Trooper’s endorsement reflects their trust in Peter and [...]
The Contrast: Part One
There are many differences between Brian Dubie and Peter Shumlin. Our new ad, which you can see here, highlights their different stance on taxes. Peter Shumlin is a small business owner who wants to build our economy from the ground up. Peter plans to give tax breaks to the hard working middle class who need [...]
Peter Receives VSEA Endorsement
Peter was proud and humbled today to receive the endorsement of the Vermont State Employees Association.
Campaign Launch Party
The Shumlin team will host a campaign launch party Monday, September 13 at Nectars in Burlington!
A United Vision for Vermont Tour
Today we announced that I will be embarking on a United Vision for Vermont Tour with the 4 other Democratic gubernatorial candidates on Tuesday, September 7. Over the course of 2 days we will criss-cross the state highlighting our unified vision to get Vermonters back to work and continue to make Vermont a great place [...]
A recount update
This morning the candidates had a status hearing at the Washington Superior Court regarding the recount. The primary election recount will begin on Wednesday, September 8th. How long the process will take is uncertain at this point but all parties have agreed to do everything we can to make it go as quickly as possible. [...]
Challenge Brian Dubie to release his economic plan
Last week Brian attacked my plan to create jobs by promoting Vermont’s strengths. Yet despite 8 years as a part of the Administration and 10 months on the campaign trail, Brian Dubie has yet to present any plan of his own to get our economy back on track. Today I challenged Brian to stop hiding [...]
Victory!
Yesterday, a federal judge in California struck down California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage!
Windsor County Legislators Endorse Peter!
Windsor County Legislators Endorse Peter Shumlin for Governor!
Health Care Professionals Endorse Peter!
A group of health care professionals, including Dr. Deb Richter and Dr. Marvin Malek, have endorsed Peter Shumlin for Governor!
Vt Freedom to Marry Endorses Peter Shumlin!
Today, Vermont Freedom to Marry endorsed Peter Shumlin for Governor.
Bennington and Windham County Legislators Endorse Peter!
A group of Bennington and Windham County legislators endorsed Peter Shumlin for Governor!
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Endorse Peter Shumlin
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with its 1,000 members have endorsed Peter Shumlin for Governor.
Jeb Spaulding Endorses Peter Shumlin
Our campaign for Governor got AN EXCITING ENDORSEMENT YESTERDAY from State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding. “Peter has the track record, capacity and commitment to protect the public purse and the vision, creativity and passion to make Vermont a great place to grow jobs,” said Jeb Spaulding. Jeb lauded Peter’s work to reform our tax system to spur [...]
Peter Files for Governor
At 10:30 this morning, Peter was joined by a group of volunteers at the Secretary of State’s Office where he submitted more than 1,261 signatures to place Peter on the ballot in August. We more than doubled the signatures required to get Peter onto the ballot and it was thanks to our loyal volunteers who [...]
Jeffrey Hollender Endorses Peter Shumlin
Jeffrey Hollender, the founder and Chief Inspired Protagonist of Seventh Generation has endorsed Peter Shumlin.
