🏛️ Structure of Vermont State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Phil Scott).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor of Accounts.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Vermont General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (150 members) and the Senate (30 members).
Vermont House of Representatives Website
Vermont State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Vermont Supreme Court, with Superior Courts, District Courts, and Family Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Vermont Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Vermont Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Vermont
Affordable Housing and Urban Development
Renewable Energy and Climate Action
Healthcare Access and Affordability
Education Funding and Equity
Sustainable Agriculture and Water Quality
Infrastructure Development, Including Broadband Expansion
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Vermont: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
LWV Vermont Website
Vermont Natural Resources Council: Advocates for environmental sustainability and land conservation.
Rights & Democracy Vermont: Focused on social and economic justice advocacy.
📰 Stay Informed
Vermont Public: Offers in-depth reporting on state government and issues.
VTDigger: Nonprofit newsroom covering Vermont politics and public policy.
Seven Days: Provides news and analysis on Vermont's government and culture.
📚 Educational Resources
Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA): Provides access to historical and government records.
VSARA Website
BallotPedia Vermont: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Vermont
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.