Aly Richards
Coverage of Aly Richards in the Nexus archive.
- Statehouse know-how or outsider’s perspective? The 2 Democrats who want to be Vermont’s next governor
Aly Richards and Amanda Janoo, two first-time Democratic candidates for Vermont governor, have raised significant campaign funds despite lacking political experience. They argue declining support for incumbents and Governor Phil Scott's low approval rating present an opportunity to challenge him, though polls show most Democratic primary voters remain undecided and Scott would likely win a general election.
- Candidates for Vermont governor and lieutenant governor report large fundraising hauls
Aly Richards and Amanda Janoo, Democratic candidates for Vermont governor, reported significant fundraising totals by July 1. Richards raised $365,867, while Janoo raised $164,798. Lieutenant governor candidates Molly Gray and Ryan McLaren each raised over $250,000. Republican Gov. Phil Scott reported $48,000 in contributions and a $218,000 cash surplus.
- Inside Vermont’s Decade-Long Effort to Change Childcare
Vermont passed Act 76 in May 2023 to improve early care and education through dedicated funding, livable wages for educators, and financial support for families. The law followed two decades of advocacy by Let’s Grow Kids, a nonprofit that sunsetted its operations in 2025 after a decade of work to ensure childcare accessibility and affordability.