Press Releases

Markowitz Announces Law Enforcement Strategy in Tough Economy, Briefed on St. Albans Anti-Meth Efforts

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz met with St. Albans Police Chief Gary Taylor to be briefed on law enforcement efforts combating methamphetamine production. She also announced SafeSecureVT, a series of initiatives designed to help law enforcement and communities during these turbulent economic times.

Markowitz vies for frontrunner status

“We need someone who can win, and that’s me,” Markowitz said in an interview with the Independent this week.

Vermont Local Officials Stand with Gubernatorial Candidate Markowitz to Announce Local Government Initiatives

Town Clerks and other local officials from across Vermont joined gubernatorial candidate Deb Markowitz today to announce components of her economic plan — JumpstartVT – specifically targeted at helping local governments.

Markowitz Support Far and Wide in Vermont, Over Rivals

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz announced that 1,812 Vermonters from 177 cities and towns across the state have invested in her campaign to jumpstart Vermont's economy.  Markowitz  raised nearly $524,000, which is twice the amount raised by her nearest Democratic opponent.

Markowitz Would Eliminate Governor's Per Diem 'Luxury'

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz demonstrated her commitment to keeping state spending under control today announcing that if elected governor she will eliminate the daily meal allowance that currently comes with the job. Markowitz said at a time when Vermonters and our state budget are suffering, a luxury like a meal stipend is out-of-touch and unaffordable.

Markowitz sets staff, investments for the final Primary stretch

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz announced several additions to her team today including a talented group of community organizers. These new additions to Markowitz’s campaign staff lay the groundwork for Get Out The Vote efforts in August, while building a competitive and professional organization for November’s general election.

Markowitz Announces Clean Energy Jobs Plan

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz continued to roll out her job creation plan, JumpstartVT, today with the launch of HomeGrownVT―a plan to grow 21st century manufacturing jobs, cut property taxes and create incentives for Vermonters implementing both small scale and large scale renewable energy projects. Markowitz announced her initiative at Sunward Solar, a Winooski high-tech company manufacturing solar hot water systems.

Markowitz Statement on Federal Delegation's Investment in High Speed Internet

"Our economic recovery cannot leave any community behind, yet job creation will not happen without high speed internet access in every community. I want to congratulate Sen. Leahy, Sen. Sanders and Congressman Welch for their advocacy and commitment to bringing high speed internet to every home in Vermont. I know that our federal delegation is doing everything in their power to turn this economy around and, as governor, I will lead our economic recovery plans with their support."

Small business support

Brattleboro Reformer

Some good news came out of Washington this week for small business owners.
Under a bill passed by the House on Thursday, a $30 billion government fund would be available for community banks to increase lending to small businesses.

The idea is similar in theory to one of Secretary of State Deb Markowitz s talking points as she tours the state as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate.

In her "Jumpstart Vermont" plan, unveiled Wednesday, Markowitz called for continued support of small business and support of entrepreneurs.

Markowitz Releases Action Plan for Vermont's Economy

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz and business leaders from across the state released JumpStartVT, an action plan for Vermont's economic future that focuses on Vermont existing businesses first, encourages Vermont's entrepreneurs and increases Vermont's highly-trained workforce for the jobs of the future.