FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 27TH, 2024 CONTACT:  Josh Wronski Director, Vermont Progressive Party josh@progressiveparty.org (518)810-6978 THE VERMONT PROGRESSIVE PARTY OPPOSES THE APPOINTMENT OF ZOIE SAUNDERS MONTPELIER, VT: On Wednesday, the Vermont Progressive Party issued the following statement opposing the appointment of Zoie Saunders as Secretary of Education: "The Vermont Progressive Party opposes the recent appointment of Zoie Saunders as Secretary of the Agency of Education by Governor Phil Scott. Saunders' background in for-profit charter schools and her 3 month tenure in Browa ..read more

I’m excited to report that this Town Meeting Day was a historic night for the Vermont Progressive Party.  Emma Mulvaney-Stanak won the office of Mayor of Burlington against her Democratic opponent despite being outspent by a large margin. Emma is our current Progressive House Caucus leader, and the former Chair of the Vermont Progressive Party. When seated, she will become the first woman mayor of Burlington, and the city’s first out LGBTQ+ Mayor. She is also the first Progressive to win the seat since Democrat Miro Weinberger took office in 2012. Can you rush a donation to the Progressi ..read more

On Wednesday, January 31st, the Universal Health Care Caucus was launched in the State House cafeteria. This organization of legislators and community members from every sector of the healthcare system and community,  agreed to dedicate their political capital towards passing the bill to initiate a better healthcare system in Vermont. The 2024 legislative session has begun! It’s shaping up to be defined by debates over people’s right to affordable housing and our government’s duty to provide adequate public services. This year universal healthcare is back in the limelight, and you can he ..read more

Friends - A lot is at stake over the next week for the thousands of Vermonters at risk of becoming houseless due to the possible expiration of the motel voucher program. We have been inspired by the outpouring of support for the program from Vermonters who are speaking out and creating the political will needed to save the program, and are incredibly proud of our Progressive elected officials who are fighting tooth and nail to save the program and stop the coming humanitarian crisis. Saving the Motel Voucher Program would be a significant win, but we must remember this program is a stop-ga ..read more

Friends -  Right now thousands of Vermonters are facing devastation from the worst flooding we have experienced in at least a decade. This is a difficult time for our state, and we must all come together to support the individuals and communities who have been impacted by the devastation. There are many organizations and groups engaging in flood relief and mutual aid work. We wanted to share some resources on ways you can support those efforts or seek support if you have been affected by the flooding.   Flood Relief Resources ·       Vermont Emergency Ma ..read more

Friends – Progressives across Vermont worked hard this Town Meeting Day to elect candidates and pass ballot items that will make our towns and cities more affordable, sustainable, equitable, and fair for regular people. We want to share some of the highlights and celebrate the work of so many. A quick note before we do: Our Progressive Statewide meeting this Saturday, March 11th, at 10am,  at the Vermont State House in Montpelier. We hope to see you there!  Now onto the highlights: Just Cause Eviction: Just Cause Eviction is a longtime Progressive priority dating back to the 1980’s ..read more

The following statement was passed unanimously by the Progressive Party State Committee on Sunday, May 21st, 2023. The Statement opposes the current version of the Vermont State Budget. "The Vermont Progressive Party stands against the current iteration of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2024. A core principle of our platform is that housing is a human right. The current version of the budget would take that away from thousands of homeless Vermonters– pushing them out of temporary housing and onto the streets by removing support currently provided by the General Assistance program. As it stan ..read more

emma mulvaney-stanak: Mayor of burlington My name is Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and I am excited to ask for your vote to be the Progressive nominee to become the next mayor of Burlington. I have lived in Burlington nearly my entire adult life. I am a small business owner, the wife of a city employee, a former Burlington city councilor, a Vermont state representative, a former labor organizer, and the mom to two young kids. I am running for Mayor because this election represents a turning point for Burlington. I have built my career on collaboration, deep listening, and tenacious problem solving. The ..read more

SPONSOR: Liz Blum, state committee member, Norwich WHEREAS, the Vermont Progressive Party is an anti-war, anti-racist, pro-justice movement; WHEREAS, the driving mission of the Vermont Progressive Party is to create a world that is economically, socially, and environmentally just for all people, and where all people are free and can live with dignity; WHEREAS, the Israeli assault on Gaza is antithetical to what we stand for; WHEREAS, the Vermont Progressive Party unequivocally opposes war crimes, including ethnic cleansing and collective punishment, and especially the use of US taxpayer fund ..read more

Friends – Town meeting day elections are right around the corner, and we need people from every walk of life to run for local office in every town if we want to make any progress in our state over the next few years. Unfortunately, it is far too rare for the people who are most directly impacted by rising inflation, high transportation costs, and lack of affordable housing to serve in any elected capacity. A few years ago, Vermont Public compiled data on the types of people who serve in the Vermont Legislature. They found that: “Nearly 40 percent said they were retired or had no other meaningf ..read more