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Sen. Phil Baruth, president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, speaks to another lawmaker in the Senate chamber on the first day of the 2026 legislative session.
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Capitol Recap: Leader of the Vermont Senate won't run for reelection
Peter Hirschfeld
It is unusual for pro tems who aren’t seeking higher office to announce their retirement mid-session. Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth said he wanted to give his colleagues time to choose his replacement.

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“So even though we are not the target at this moment, we will still be a casualty of what's happening. If it's not safe for white people, it's absolutely not safe for us.” — Tamia Booker
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We’ve been looking around at national and local coverage of protests, marches, and rallies lately, and frankly — some folks seem to be missing in those spaces. Black folks. If some Black people aren’t out in these streets, what are we doing instead? This is Part One, and it includes a conversation with political consultant Tamia Booker. She believes we might just be hoping. Or praying.
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