Gov. Peter Shumlin has not getting solid legislation in place, yet, to implement his health care plan, the centerpiece of his political agenda.

On March 4, 1981, Burlington residents awoke to a political shock. Bernie Sanders, a 39-year-old, tousle-haired radical from New York City had defeated the incumbent Democrat Gordie Paquette for mayor of the city. And he started a political revolution.

The leaders of Vermont's three major political parties all say strengthening the state economy is a top priority in the coming year. But they all have different strategies to achieve that goal.

With all the attention focused on the contest for governor, some political analysts think the Lt. Governor's race will be decided more on the personalities of the candidates than their stand on specific issues.