Press Releases

BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 7 -U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), re-elected with 71 percent of the vote, said right-wing extremism suffered a major defeat in yesterday’s election. Despite dozens of billionaires spending unprecedented sums of money trying to defeat President Barack Obama and progressive candidates around the country, Obama won a strong victory and Democrats, forced to defend 23 seats in the Senate, appear to have picked up

BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 1 – In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a storm that left scores dead and may have caused $50 billion in damage, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called today for strong action to combat global warming and protect America from future superstorms. “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the families of those who died during this massive storm, and with the millions

A rare Halloween hurricane swept north Sunday across the eastern seaboard. The storm is expected to reach Vermont and other parts of northern New England on Monday. Hurricane Sandy was on a collision course with a winter storm and a cold front. Officials expected the freak combination storm to wreak havoc over 800 miles from the East Coast to the

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 26 – The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail has won a land use permit that will allow construction to begin on 44 miles of the trail across scenic stretches of northern Vermont. “This is exciting news,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said. “The trail across some of the most beautiful terrain in Vermont will be a fantastic recreational asset while strengthening Vermont’s economy.” Sanders secured a

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today said corporate leaders should look in the mirror before lecturing the American people on ways to tackle the deficit. The senator’s comments came after the heads of more than 80 big companies issued a statement on deficit reduction. Sanders released a report detailing how many of the companies headed by

LYNDONVILLE, Vt., Oct. 23 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for a solar panel array at Lyndon State College. The 5 kilowatt array helps meet campus electricity needs in a way that cuts greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. “But most importantly,” the senator said, “this project provides an important learning opportunity for students who are interested in sustainable energy.”