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Letter: Dubie best candidate for governor’s job
Jul 30, 2010
I’m an independent voter and typically vote for Democrats, but this year I’m supporting Republican Brian Dubie because he is the best candidate for the job.
Strolling in the rain for votes
Jul 29, 2010
On a rainy afternoon in downtown Brattleboro, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie visited Main Street businesses and introduced himself to business owners and employees.
Firefighters back Dubie, Howard, Condos
Jul 29, 2010
He said Dubie stood out for members for his military service, his work chairing the Homeland Security Council and his union membership as an airline pilot. Firefighters have found him good to work with as lieutenant governor.
Dubie will get economy going
Jul 29, 2010
We need true tax and permit reform. That’s why we need Brian Dubie as governor. His energy is palpable and inspiring. Businesses and the industries need confidence the economy is growing so we can start building again and putting more Vermonters back to work. Brian Dubie is the leader we need to make that happen
Dubie touts pro-growth agenda during Brattleboro visit
Jul 26, 2010
Optimistic after his strong fundraising performance, Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Dubie has high hopes of outlasting his five Democratic opponents with a strong “pro-growth” message.
As acting gov., Dubie signs unemployment extension
Jul 26, 2010
Acting Gov. Brian Dubie signed a federal law extending the emergency unemployment compensation in Brattleboro Friday.
Dubie campaigns in Manchester
Jul 23, 2010
Lt. gov. Brian Dubie, a Republican candidate for the governorship, made a stop in Manchester Monday, speaking to a group of local supporters at the Hound Dawg’s Restaurant.
Guilford store deal on track
Jul 22, 2010
Organizers have already received a significant amount of funding from town residents for the Guilford store, as well as several statewide grants to bolster the project. FOA learned the store project received $30,000 from the Vermont Community Development Program announced by Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie just last month.
Brian Dubie Pushes Improved Business Climate
Jul 22, 2010
Brian Dubie is basing his campaign for governor on strengthening Vermont’s business climate.
My Turn: Brian Dubie is leader Vermont needs
Jul 21, 2010
Brian Dubie is a winner! I know this and wholeheartedly support his candidacy for governor of Vermont based on three of my experiences—as an educator, a businessman and a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America.
A Perfect Political Storm
Jul 21, 2010
Vermonters are facing the strong possibility of a perfect political storm in the next two years. Just imagine the financial meltdown of Vermont if November’s elections return a Democratic majority to Montpelier with a Democrat for a governor.
Money Talks
Jul 20, 2010
Vermont Democrats are discovering one of the difficulties created by a contested primary. In the latest campaign finance reports from the six candidates in the governor’s race, Republican Brian Dubie has reported contributions of $943,961. The combined total for the five Democrats in the race is $1,491,375. But because they are battling it out among themselves, win an eye on the August primary, none of them comes close to matching Dubie.
Republican Gov. Candidate Raises Most
Jul 16, 2010
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie is way ahead of any candidate for Vermont governor in fundraising.
Dubie announced- 24 hours before the deadline for a new round of campaign finance reports - that he had raised more than $940,000 so far.
The closest to Dubie of the five Democrats running is Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, who has raised nearly $524,000.
Dubie far ahead of 5 Democrats in campaign cash
Jul 16, 2010
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie is way ahead of any of the Democrats vying to face him in the fall campaign for governor, with nearly $944,000 raised and nearly $476,000 in the bank, according to campaign finance reports filed Thursday.
Dubie, Markowitz lead in fundraising
Jul 16, 2010
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Dubie outpaced all five of his Democratic counterparts in soliciting funds for their campaigns, pulling in just shy of $1 million.
Republican Dubie Raises, and Spends, Most in Vermont’s Governor’s Race
Jul 16, 2010
Republican Brian Dubie led all of his potential opponents by a long shot in money raised for the campaign for governor, while Deb Markowitz was first among the five Democrats vying to run against Dubie, according to campaign finance reports filed by Thursday’s deadline.
Read more: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20100716/NEWS03/100715023/Republican-Dubie-raises-and-spends-most-in-Vermont-governor-s-race#ixzz0treSaA1H
Vt. Republican Candidate Raises Nearly $944,000
Jul 15, 2010
The Republican—who does not face a primary challenge next month—says he’s received more than 91 percent of his contributions from Vermonters—a total of 3,728 donations from within the state.
Dubie Raises Almost $1 Million
Jul 15, 2010
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie has raised nearly $1 million for his campaign for governor, a fundraising total that is expected to outpace the five Democratic candidates in the race.
Dubie Raises Nearly a Million Dollars
Jul 15, 2010
Republican Brian Dubie has raised close to a million dollars in his campaign for governor. Dubie released campaign finance figures Wednesday in advance of Thursday’s state reporting deadline.
Vermont Gubernatorial Candidate Dubie Has Raised $943,960
Jul 15, 2010
Brian Dubie, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, said Wednesday that he raised $943,960 for his campaign, details of which will be reported to the Secretary of State’s Office today, along with those of other candidates for state office.
Vermont GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Dubie Reports Almost $1M in Donations
Jul 15, 2010
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie has raised nearly $1 million for his campaign for governor, a fundraising total that is expected to outpace the five Democratic candidates in the race.
Dubie Raises $943 K
Jul 15, 2010
“The fact that more than 4,000 people care enough about this campaign to write a check is truly encouraging,” Dubie said in the statement. “People are responding to my positive, pro-jobs message. There is a clear difference between my opponents and myself. They want to increase government spending and raise taxes. I want to control spending and cut taxes. People are seeing this contrast and supporting my campaign.”
Dubie Hears About Healthy Aging on Tour
Jul 13, 2010
BELLOWS FALLS—As part of his duties on the Healthy Aging Commission, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie toured three senior centers Thursday to solicit feedback on the state committee’s latest report.
Dubie, the commission chairman and Republican gubernatorial candidate, traveled to Springfield, Bellows Falls and Woodstock to hear what elderly Vermonters are saying about the recently released 2010 Healthy Aging Report & Recommendations to the Governor.
Letter: Dubie Campaign Shows His Belief in Hard Work
Jul 09, 2010
All the politicians talk about their grass roots campaigning. I never really bought into that, until I saw some action. A volunteer for Brian Dubie knocked on my door to talk about the campaign and ask me for my support. With Facebook and Twitter getting so much attention, I didn’t think people still did that! This guy told me Dubie and his supporters are knocking on 50,000 doors from now until November. That’s a lot of leg work—and proof Dubie is not afraid of hard work.
Dubie Wraps Up Healthy Aging Tour in Southeastern Vermont
Jul 08, 2010
Dubie said, “It has been a breath of fresh air to meet with older Vermonters in a variety of settings, and listen to their thoughts and suggestions on issues that affect more of us, and our families, than ever before. As Chair of the Governor’s Commission on Healthy Aging, I have made it a priority to make our state a place where all older Vermonters can enjoy a good quality of life, better financial security, continued opportunities for personal growth, healthier living and more affordable health care, independence and closeness to community.”
Vt. Politicians Mix Business With Pleasure at Parades
Jul 08, 2010
Several Vermont state and congressional politicians spent the July 4 holiday campaigning at state parades all weekend.
Governor Rankings: July 2010
Jul 07, 2010
As the national climate continues to look favorable for the Republicans, it’s looking increasingly likely that the biggest place they could take advantage is in the races for Governor.
Spending Equals Taxes
Jul 06, 2010
Dubie correctly assesses the negative consequences of a high tax burden on the state’s economic growth and efforts at job creation
Role Reversal is Evident in a Hot Governor’s Election
Jul 01, 2010
The most competitive race going is the governor’s election with five Democrats in pursuit. With the dearth of outreach on their behalf and the wealth for the Republican, it’s a notable reversal of roles.
To an outsider, it would appear Brian Dubie is running in the primary election and Democrats are not.
Poll Showing Dubie Lead Makes Sense
Jul 01, 2010
It should come as no surprise that Brian Dubie came out on top against every single one of the Democrats.
Round 5: Candidate Q&A - Brian Dubie
Jul 01, 2010
This week, we ask the major party candidates running for governor a question about taxes…Our candidates explain what they would change and how.
Pols, polls, and Dubie flying high
Jun 30, 2010
Despite Democratic protestations to the contrary, the tactical advice Dubie is getting is very good indeed — the same keep-your-head-down counsel any Democrat in a similar position would be getting. It is pretty simple really. Why make public mistakes if multiple Democrats have the opportunity to make them for you? And Dubie is raising pots of money, most of which he won’t have to spend until after the Democrats finish their wild and wooly primary Aug. 24
Letter: Looking Forward to More of Dubie
Jun 30, 2010
More than 300 people had the same idea. Guess I’m not the only one who thinks my taxes are too high and government spending is out of control. I’ve never been to a rally like that before—a big crowd and lots of energy…
Defense spending may spark machine-tool sector
Jun 28, 2010
In a hangar with three light airplanes as a backdrop, representatives introduced dozens of companies either based in Vermont or with major ties to the state. The event was partly a networking opportunity for chamber members, partly a chance for procurement specialists from several of the nation’s major defense contractors to say they could be interested in taking on Springfield’s small machine shops as suppliers, and partly an opportunity for Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie to show how he’ll support businesses if he’s elected governor.
Why We Should Support Dubie
Jun 27, 2010
The article on Brian Dubie’s kickoff (June 13) did a great job talking about the issues he raised in his comments to the crowd — the need to cut taxes and build the economy based on job growth. But what was even more remarkable to me was the vibe. You could feel the energy.
Jun 25, 2010
This is the kind of energy we need in Vermont. Vermont needs jobs and economic growth, and Dubie is the only candidate willing to stand up to the tax-and-spend Legislature to get it done.
Dubie Dubie Do
Jun 25, 2010
Vermont is a state that doesn’t get much attention, other than when Patrick Leahy is in the news or a former governor screams something the night of the Iowa caucuses.
So it’s easy to forget that Howard Dean was followed as governor by a Republican, Jim Douglas, who won four two-year terms and who is, at least at the moment, likely to be succeeded by another Republican: Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie.
Dubie leads Dems in new poll
Jun 24, 2010
A new poll puts Republican Brian Dubie out in front in the race for Vermont governor. Rasmussen Reports did head-to-head matchups with all five Democratic candidates. Dubie leads all of them.
* Deb Markowitz gets 40 percent against Dubie.
* Doug Racine and Peter Shumlin are at 36 percent when matched alone against him.
* Matt Dunne is at 32 percent.
* Susan Bartlett gets 29 percent in a head-to-head matchup.
Rasmussen spoke with 500 likely Vermont voters last week.
Dubie holds lead in Vermont gubernatorial poll
Jun 24, 2010
A poll released Wednesday showed Republican Brian Dubie leading all five Democratic candidates for governor.
The poll, by the national polling firm Rasmussen Reports, indicated Democrat Deb Markowitz came the closest to Dubie and was the only one against whom he received less than 50 percent support. The poll showed Dubie leading Markowitz, 47 percent to 40 percent.
Chamber holds family mixer, forum
Jun 24, 2010
Members of the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce mixed pleasure with business last week. They enjoyed the family mixer Wednesday evening and then aired business issues with Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie Thursday morning.
Poll: Dubie Still Bests All Democratic Challengers
Jun 23, 2010
It’s been almost three months, and despite the debates held almost daily among the five Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls, or perhaps because of them, Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie still holds comfortable leads against any of his potential challengers, according to a new poll conducted by Rasmussen.
Brian Dubie knows how business works
Jun 23, 2010
There are very few efforts made by the majority in charge that have done as much to retain and build back our standing in these areas as has Brian Dubie. Brian has traveled literally the world, including Cuba, to promote Vermont products and to rebuild what we have lost.
It is time to admit that the nonsense from the left has gone on long enough, and it is time to elect people who will work to improve our economic well-being, such as Brian Dubie…
Brian Dubie conquers Facebook
Jun 22, 2010
If this year’s election was held only on Facebook, Republican Brian Dubie would be the clear winner.
Sampling Old Fashioned McPolitics Route 302 Style
Jun 20, 2010
The clear favorite among each of them was Republican Brian Dubie, whom they spoke in glowing terms about and with none of the cynicism they hold for most other politicians.
Dubie Promises Changes
Jun 18, 2010
Dubie, Republican candidate for governor, said Vermont faces many obstacles, but if southern Vermonters help elect him as the next governor, he will seize the opportunity to strengthen the state’s economy.
Dubie hits Facebook and the sidewalks
Jun 18, 2010
As of Monday afternoon, Dubie had said he had knocked on 20,000 doors, had 7,300 Facebook fans, and had met with about 1,000 Vermonters on Saturday “from Bennington to Rutland to Montpelier and Newport and Burlington.”
Guilford store project gets boost
Jun 18, 2010
Town officials have learned the Guilford Country Store has received $30,000 in state funding to preserve and revitalize the historic building on Route 5.
Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie announced the awards, $2.9 million in total from the Vermont Community Development Program, at a ceremony in Barre on Thursday.
Young Winooski entrepreneurs win $2,250 for business plans
Jun 14, 2010
The winners, all from Winooski High School, were honored with a presentation by by Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie and Jeff Freyer, regional vice president of Comcast Business Services
Dubie kicks off campaign for governor
Jun 13, 2010
ESSEX JUNCTION — Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, officially kicking off his campaign for governor Saturday, got a boost from retiring four-term Republican Gov. Jim Douglas, who said Vermont needs Dubie to continue counteracting a heavily Democratic Legislature.
Dubie campaign cleared for takeoff
Jun 13, 2010
ESSEX JUNCTION – Proclaiming his love for the state but disdain for its business climate, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie launched his 2010 gubernatorial campaign Saturday by promising to cut taxes and improve the economy.
Dubie launches gov. campaign with flying rallies
Jun 13, 2010
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie launched his campaign for governor Saturday by flying to several rallies around the state, including a stop at the William H. Morse state airport in Bennington.
Dubie Kicks-off Campaign for Vermont Governor
Jun 12, 2010
The race for Vermont Governor continues to build, and Saturday the lone Republican candidate, current Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie, officially kicked off his campaign.
Stressing pro-business approach, Dubie launches campaign
Jun 12, 2010
WILLISTON—For seven years, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie has been waiting for his turn. Now, it’s here.
The 51-year-old American Airlines pilot, the lone Republican in the crowded race to succeed Gov. Jim Douglas, kicks off his campaign today, promising the same pro-business, small government approach that helped the Republican governor become one of the most popular politicians in Vermont history.
Round 2: Gubernatorial candidates Q&A – Brian Dubie
Jun 12, 2010
This is the second in the series of Q&As with the major party candidates running for governor. The whole package with answers from all seven candidates appeared in the Opinion section in Tuesday’s print edition, and can be seen online here. The Free Press Opinion section will be running the Q&A each week up to the Aug. 24 primaries.
Dubie to kick off campaign for Vt. governor
Jun 11, 2010
Brian Dubie is the only Republican in the race for governor of Vermont and he plans to officially announce Saturday. But really he’s been in the race for awhile now, campaigning and raising money.
Mohawk Trail Regional High School graduates class of 85
Jun 08, 2010
BUCKLAND – Vermont Lt. Gov. Brian E. Dubie came to graduation at Mohawk Trail Regional High School first as an uncle (to graduates Michael and Patrick Dubie of Shelburne), then as a friend from a neighboring state. He was also the guest speaker.
Lt. Gov. Plans ‘Healthy Aging’ Tour
Jun 07, 2010
MONTPELIER, Vt.—
Vermont Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, who chairs a state commission on healthy aging and is also running for governor, plans a tour in support of a newly released 2010 Health Aging Report & Recommendations to the Governor.
Mohawk Grads: Make Order Out of Chaos
Jun 07, 2010
Vermont Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie told Mohawk’s class of 2010 “to seek out chaos” - because, in making order out of chaotic conditions, “that’s where you can really make a difference,” he said.
A follow-up on Brian Dubie website: Jim Douglas gets his pin
Jun 02, 2010
In a post back in April, I noted that in the “Publicly Endorse” section of the Brian Dubie campaign website, there was no “pin for Jim” — as in Gov. Douglas, on the board. As of May 6, a week after I wrote, there was a pinned endorsement out of Middlebury by the one and only. The governor was fast.
Job Creating Driving Force IN Vermont
Jun 02, 2010
SMART Holdings USA Today
These are the things SMARTvt.org – SMART Holding USA Achieved in the last six months
Brian dubie interview at cow power fest
Jun 01, 2010
Jim walsh finishes up and interview with Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie and Dan Luneau.
Runners praise perfect weather and supportive crowds in Burlington
May 31, 2010
Rob McDougall said he got goosebumps cruising into the final stretch of the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon on Waterfront Park in Burlington Sunday morning.
“I love it,” McDougall, 38, of South Burlington said. “The scenery, the lake, the crowds. Church Street is a rush.”
Just another face in the crowd…run Brian run
May 30, 2010
The competition received a small taste of what may be ahead in the governor’s race when The Twins showed up in tandem at the Keybank Vermont Marathon in Burlington Sunday morning.
Retiring Gov. Jim Douglas took to the stage and “blew the horn” for the race to begin, and course, root for the home team.
His lieutentant governor, Republican Brian Dubie, walked into the line of racers ready to run.
Brian Dubie, another face in the crowd.
Dubie represents the backbone of Vermont
May 27, 2010
Never truly understood the backbone of Vermont?” People like Lt. Gov Brian Dubie are the backbone of Vermont! Craig Arthur Balaun’s take on the lieutenant governor in his May 13 My Turn (“Newspaper brings serendipity back”) is clearly driven by his own political persuasion, not an honest and fair assessment of the facts.
Read more: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20100527/OPINION02/5270317/Dubie-represents-the-backbone-of-Vermont#ixzz0q5i8QIbl
Dubie speaks of agenda for next Vermont governor
May 26, 2010
Speakers before and after Brian Dubie’s keynote address at the Vermont Tiger Symposium on Tuesday suggested the next governor of Vermont faces high fiscal hurdles.
Brian Dubie talks at Vermont Tiger symposium
May 25, 2010
Good news, bad news seems to be the way everyone characterizes Vermont these days.
Brian Dubie, one of the keynote speakers at a symposium hosted by Vermont Tiger, offered his good/bad assessment Tuesday morning.
VT: AdMonitor Dubie’s Tune - “Pure Vermont”
May 22, 2010
Lt. Governor Brian Dubie has produced his first campaign video of the 2010 Vermont gubernatorial contest, titled “Pure Vermont.”
It’s a Norman Rockwell montage of farms, diners, mountains(complete with trees tapped for pure maple syrup) and small town Americana where everyone - even the Democrats - just love them some Dubie.
Dubie has NOT pulled the business ad
May 18, 2010
But a new version of the ad popped up today when I read a NYT story. This one makes the same 47th claim and adds, “A leader has a responsibility to be truthful about Vermont JOBS. Waiting for a problem to go away is not leadership. We can do better.”
Dubie unveils first campaign ad
May 18, 2010
This is a brilliant first advertisement for Lt Gov. Brian Dubie, the sole Republican running for governor this year. Who’s his audience for this one? Everyone.
Vermont’s important Dubie
May 12, 2010
(Montpelier,VT) Vermont Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie (R) election to governor is not just important for Vermont. But it is very important to America’s Security.
The Last Act
May 07, 2010
Absent a fresh crisis, or opportunity, parting thoughts of Gov. Jim Douglas will be fashioned in the last moments of this, the final legislative session of a four-term governorship. As with any leader, he would like for the final notes sounded to be ones of harmony and progress.
Officials sparring over budget
May 06, 2010
MONTPELIER – As lawmakers pressed Wednesday to make their planned Saturday adjournment date, they sparred once again with Gov. James Douglas over taxes and spending.
Douglas, flanked by Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, who is endeavoring to replace him when the governor leaves office, was joined by business owners from across the state who called on lawmakers to undo estate tax and capital gains tax increases put in place last year.
Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie and Judge Andrew Napolitano Headline at “Crunch Time”
May 05, 2010
DORSET, VT—(Marketwire)—05/05/10—Vermont Tiger, a non-partisan, non-profit advocacy and media enterprise, will host its third annual Crunch Time Symposium. Special guests Vermont’s 85th Lieutenant Governor, Brian Dubie known for innovative economic policies and Judge Andrew Napolitano, reputed to be the most outspoken analyst of the legal system, will address serious and immediate economic challenges. The Crunch Time Symposium will be held on Tuesday, May 25th at 8:30am (EDT) at the Burlington Hilton, Vermont.
Area couple honored
May 03, 2010
BENNINGTON – After their son, Peter Goodrich, was killed while a passenger in the plane that crashed into the southern tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Don and Sally Goodrich of Bennington responded, not with anger or thoughts of vengeance, but by bringing educational and economic opportunity to Afghanistan. On Saturday, they were thanked for those efforts by Bennington and the state of Vermont.
Gov. James Douglas and Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie were among several hundred people at the Bennington Center for the Arts for the “Goodrich Dragonfly Celebration.”
The cicada of early campaign has but a faint buzz
Apr 27, 2010
I saw not one sign for the five Democrats who have made such a fuss about scheduling the earliest campaign ever and have been ducking in out in rapid-fire, two-minute response forums for eternity.
Possibilities plentiful at Plasan’s facility
Apr 24, 2010
BENNINGTON – A suppliers’ open house at Plasan North America on Thursday supplied some hints about the future for the company which is best-known for making armor for military vehicles.
Vermont Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie said Plasan was also helping to develop a “composite corridor” in southern Vermont of companies that were finding new ways to use carbon composite materials to meet specific needs in areas like aerospace engineering or medical technology.
Plasan officials meet with Vt. vendors at open house
Apr 23, 2010
BENNINGTON – About 40 people representing vendors from across Vermont attended a meeting at Plasan North America’s newest plant on Bowen Road on Thursday that brought suppliers together with one of the area’s most successful manufacturers.
Thursday’s event was the latest in a series organized by Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie and the Vermont Department of Economic Development designed to build relationships between manufacturers and suppliers in the state with the hope of increasing business for in-state companies and tightening supply chains.
Local Company Doubling In Size
Apr 23, 2010
Dealer.Com, a rapidly growing Web marketing company for the nation’s auto dealerships, ended months of speculation Friday and announced the company will expand its Burlington headquarters, rather than relocate to California.
Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie: “Senate Vote to Raise Tax on Employers Puts Vermont Jobs at Risk.”
Apr 23, 2010
(Montpelier, VT, April 23, 2010)—Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie today said a Senate vote to tax Vermont-based manufacturers, farmers, and contractors will hurt their ability to keep employees on the job or to bring new employees on.
Plasan NA seeking local connections
Apr 23, 2010
BENNINGTON—A local company flourishing on government contracts could secure even more business with the U.S. military if it can find more local suppliers.
That premise, strongly believed by Plasan North America, as well as local, state and federal officials, was the reason for a “supply chain summit” at one of the armor-producer’s facilities Thursday.
“Make a relationship and see where the relationship takes you,” Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, on hand for the summit, told a collection of representatives of companies eager to see how they can forge partnerships with Plasan.
SBE Inc holds ceremonial groundbreaking in Barre Town
Apr 20, 2010
SBE Inc (dba SB Electronics) has officially broken ground on its new high‐volume manufacturing facility in Barre Town. Event speakers included Governor Jim Douglas, Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie, Representative Peter Welch, the US Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Cathy Zoi and Susan “Sam” Matthews, Executive Vice President of the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation.
Senate amends ‘Jobs Bill’
Apr 10, 2010
The Senate unanimously passed several key amendments to the House-approved “Jobs Bill,” including the restoration of the Vermont Seal of Quality program.
Recently suspended by the Douglas administration, the program was also supported by Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, the Republican candidate for governor, at the end of March.
GOP opens new county offices
Apr 06, 2010
The Rutland County Republicans officially kicked off the upcoming election season Monday evening with the unveiling of their county headquarters at the corner of Merchants Row and West Street.
Eye-catching from the street for the party’s signature elephant decorations and a Brian Dubie for Governor sign, the office will serve as a place for people to learn more about the party’s county and state candidates and sign up to volunteer.
Apr 02, 2010
MONTPELIER—Vermont elected officials and environmental groups are patting themselves on the back for the state’s role in a national campaign to improve mileage standards and reduce carbon emissions from vehicles.
Vermont officials parise tighter auto fuel standards
Apr 02, 2010
“Thanks to Vermont’s leadership, the cars and vehicles of tomorrow will be cleaner than the cars of today,” said Paul Burns, the executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group during a noontime press conference at the Statehouse.
VPIRG was joined by a host of top-name Vermont politicians who also supported the state’s tighter fuel standards, in spite of once-strong opposition from the federal government. These included Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin, House Speaker Shap Smith and Attorney General William Sorrell.
Vermont elected officials, environmental groups pat selves on back on fuel efficiency rules
Apr 02, 2010
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont elected officials and environmental groups are patting themselves on the back for the state’s role in a national campaign to improve mileage standards and reduce carbon emissions from vehicles.
Dubie, Shumlin vie to take credit for new federal fuel efficiency rules
Apr 01, 2010
MONTPELIER - Vermont elected officials and environmental groups are patting themselves on the back for the state’s role in a national campaign to improve mileage standards and reduce carbon emissions from vehicles.
White House Follows Vermont’s Lead on Clean Cars
Apr 01, 2010
MONTPELIER – In a huge win for Vermont’s environment, public health and energy security, the Obama administration today announced new standards for automobile fuel economy and global warming emissions. An analysis done by VPIRG and its national affiliate Environment America found that these new federal standards – based on the “clean cars program” developed by California and adopted by 13 other states, including Vermont – will save Vermonters 29 million gallons of gasoline by 2016 as compared to the previous federal standards, while reducing emissions of global warming pollutants and providing a net economic savings to consumers.
Dubie stumps in county
Mar 26, 2010
BRATTLEBORO—Hoping to rally support from his Windham County base, Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Dubie appeared in Brattleboro, Wednesday evening, to propel his business-friendly platform.
Mar 25, 2010
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture announced this week that it will discontinue its Vermont Seal of Quality program.
The decision, which was announced on Monday, has drawn criticism from both Secretary of State Deb Markowitz and Lt Governor Brian Dubie.
Bernhardt decides not to run
Mar 24, 2010
BRATTLEBORO—Former House Republican leader Michael Bernhardt announced he will not campaign as an independent in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Vermont Governor: Dubie Leads Five Top Democrats
Mar 23, 2010
Republican Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie leads all five of his potential Democratic opponents in the first Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 survey of this year’s race for governor in Vermont.
The battle for the big state governorships
Mar 19, 2010
Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie (R) is the best candidate Republicans could hope for and Democrats have a crowded—albeit it talented—field in the open seat race to replace Gov.Jim Douglas (R).
Business groups to host annual Statehouse trip
Mar 17, 2010
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and Rutland Economic Development Corp. will make their annual bus trip to the Statehouse on March 24.
Powering up
Mar 13, 2010
Vermont’s two largest utilities have signed a memorandum of agreement with Hydro-Quebec and expect to complete negotiations on details of the contracts later this year. The deal will ensure that power from Hydro-Quebec will provide about a quarter of Vermont’s power needs over the long term.
Ideology vs Rationality
Mar 11, 2010
No other issue is more important than safety in this matter (Vermont Yankee relicensing). Right now, both the Attorney General and the Public Service Board are in the midst of detailed, technical investigations to answer questions about safety, as well as accountability.
Dubie raises over $115,000 at 51st birthday party
Mar 10, 2010
Essex Junction, VT – Lt. Governor Brian Dubie announced that his 51st birthday fundraiser raised over $115,000 and was attended by 430 people.
Birthday bash raises $115,000 for Dubie
Mar 10, 2010
We don’t get much information about the fundraising by the gubernatorial candidates and won’t see their reports until summer.
Still, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, Republican candidate, reports today that his birthday bash Tuesday garnered $115,000 for his campaign.
Dubie Raises Over $115,000 at 51st Birthday Party
Mar 10, 2010
Essex Junction, VT - Today Lt. Governor Brian Dubie announced that his 51st birthday fundraiser raised over $115,000 and was attended by 430 people.
“I am truly humbled by last night’s strong show of support for my campaign for governor. When I decided to have a birthday fundraiser I set the goal to raise $30,000 and sell 150 $51 tickets. To raise over $115,000 in one night and have 430 people buy tickets is beyond my expectations.”
Dubie holds fundraiser to celebrate birthday
Mar 09, 2010
Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie celebrated his 51st birthday Tuesday night by holding a fundraiser for his campaign for Governor.