Press Releases

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.”

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 21 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today issued the following statement on the death of former Sen. George McGovern: “George McGovern was a champion for progressive values in America. As a bomber pilot in WW II, he saw the horrors of war and became a strong advocate for world peace.  As a U.S. senator, he grasped

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt., Oct. 19 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today attended a ceremony to mark the opening of a Women’s Comprehensive Care Center here at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. “This facility is about keeping our promise to the brave women who have served in uniform. As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I have worked hard to make sure that

Social Security recipients will see only a 1.7 percent increase in monthly benefits next year. The small change is tied to a measure of inflation released Tuesday. Sen. Bernie Sanders said the announcement underscores the need to shield seniors and disabled veterans from proposals to cut benefits. “The method for calculating inflation for seniors is broken. Instead of fixing the