The kind of political gimmick that this coalition is trying to sell is the reason we did not get meaningful health care reform last year. We are not going to engage in this silliness.

There’s nothing political about keeping pornography off of state-sponsored Web sites. It’s important to the governor that we reach out to this at-risk population, and communicate important public health messages. But he needs to be...

Wellness programs have been part of the governor’s health care agenda since he was elected. Hospital report cards have been high on the governor’s agenda, and the idea of recruiting health care professionals is something...

He will propose a comprehensive plan to put higher education within reach of Vermont students and families. This is a plan that will benefit more than a generation of school students.

Addressing the issues of affordability is important to achieving the economic development goals that will be outlined (Thursday), establishing Vermont as a leader in key 21st century industries.

Governor Douglas wants to put scholarships into the hands and savings accounts of a thousand families for the next year so they can be absolutely certain those resources exist when they decide where they’re going...

The governor still believes these changes should apply to all branches and levels. The House did take a very, very small step in the right direction by eliminating the privilege for the Legislature.

I feel it’s a useful tradition.

The bypass remains, in its entirety, a priority for Gov. Douglas and the state Agency of Transportation. The governor is hopeful the Legislature will do the right thing and support his recommendation.

Adam Quinn is a paid political operative whose mission is to politically undermine the governor. This was more about him acting as a political operative to score political points.

Frankly, one has to wonder why they would want to poison the well so early in the legislative session.

Mr. Hobson may certainly be correct, and his tongue may very well have been planted firmly in his cheek.

The breakdown exists because the majority is unwilling to work constructively with the minority.

It’s a thoughtful recognition of the amount that taxpayers contribute to the wellbeing of the state.

He’ll seek to fill the position as expeditiously as possible.

It cannot be a new government-run system.

The governor is never particularly enthusiastic about raising any tax.

If we don’t act now to get the next generation of Vermonters to go to school here and to work here and to help us grow our economy, by the year 2030 every single dollar...

His departure from the Associated Press is a real loss to the state and to journalism as a whole. The governor is saddened by the news.

The governor’s vision is to make Vermont affordable for Vermonters by offering a scholarship program that is going to put a college education within reach to thousands of people who currently don’t have access to...

The governor is concerned with a crisis of affordability. He will target economic development efforts that are focused on building generations of opportunity.

Chris Graff is an extraordinarily well-qualified and well-respected journalist who has been serving the people of Vermont for many, many years.

They are off to a good start.

Our view is that this is an isolated incident and the value of the registry to parents and communities outweighs the impact of one isolated incident.

It’s a fig leaf. It’s covering up their unwillingness to commit to the Vermont Promise Scholarship.

This is not time for studies and fig leaves. It’s time for bold action.

The governor doesn’t recall this article, but he’s been very clear that he did not believe that then and he doesn’t believe that now. He doesn’t remember sitting down for the article. This is a...