Aly Richards

Environment / Energy As Governor, I’ll make energy independence a defining goal of my administration and lead Vermont to become a national model for affordable, resilient, clean energy. Environment / Energy As Governor, I’ll work to make energy independence achievable for every Vermont family, not just those who can afford it upfront. Healthcare As Governor, I will marshal state resources to ensure Vermonters can navigate federal changes and keep their Medicaid and Medicare coverage, strategically deploy the 195 million per year Vermont is receiving in Rural Health Transformation funding over the next five years, and fight back against any attempt to cut the benefits Vermonters have earned. Wages / Job Benefits Ensure Act 76 is working as intended with a continued commitment to accountability and tracking return on investment and outcomes for children and families. Housing As Governor, I’ll make housing my top priority and use every tool available to get it done. Housing As Governor, I’ll develop a real statewide plan that doesn’t leave municipalities and our nonprofit partners to carry this alone, with a clear commitment that while we work on permanent, long-term solutions, no child and no older Vermonter will be without a safe place to sleep. Housing As Governor, I’ll direct a comprehensive look at how vacancy is affecting our housing supply and community vibrancy so we really know what we’re up against, and enact a strategic vacancy tax that will allow us to invest more in housing so we can continue to grow. Education As Governor, I’ll expand access to CTE programs, apprenticeships, trades training, and flexible pathway opportunities so every Vermont student can graduate with real skills, industry recognized credentials, and a plan for the future. Housing As Governor, I’ll break this cycle by pairing housing investment with workforce development: expanding apprenticeships, trades training, and vocational education so Vermont has the labor force we need. Environment / Energy As Governor, I’ll invest in the infrastructure Vermont needs to weather an uncertain climate future. That means systematically replacing culverts, hardening infrastructure against flooding, and building the kind of resilience that keeps houses out of rivers and families in their homes. Infrastructure / Transportation As Governor, I’ll put Vermont’s road repair program back on sustainable footing, with a goal of 250 miles per year, prioritize culvert upgrades to build flood resiliency, and make the infrastructure investments that rural Vermonters have been waiting too long for. Healthcare As Governor, I will confront our health care crisis head on, because Vermonters are done waiting. It’s time to act. Healthcare I’ll use every tool available, including reference-based pricing, to bring costs in line. I’ll also lead the hospital transformation work Vermont urgently needs: pushing for real coordination and efficiency, shared services, cost transparency, and accountability, so we protect access to critical care in every corner of the state. Education Upport early childhood educators to do their essential work by increasing compensation. Infrastructure / Transportation As Governor, I will protect access to the ballot box, defend the right to peaceful protest, and make sure Vermonters have the information and education they need to know their rights and use them. Housing We need to build more homes, in the right places, at prices Vermonters can actually afford. Healthcare Guarantee universal primary care for every Vermonter. Education As Governor, I’ll take on health care costs statewide, expand shared services and administrative efficiencies across districts, and ensure we’re investing in the supports students need so teachers can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning. Housing I’ll expand on initiatives like the Community Housing Investment Program to supercharge production and finance the infrastructure that makes new housing possible.