
August 24, 2026 Brad Ferland talks with Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers, Lieutenant Commander John Stevens talks about Burlington Navy Week, and Representative Ashley Bartley is running for Senator in Chittenden County
Vermont ViewpointShow Notes
Lt. Governor John Rogers Running for re-election Top Vermont issues and the role of the Lt. Governor
Lt. Commander John Stevens The inaugural Burlington Navy Week runs from August 24–30, 2026, marking the first time the U.S. Navy has hosted a Navy Week in Vermont. The commemorative event brings static displays, performances, and active service members to the Lake Champlain region.
Rep. Ashley Bartley-Franklin 1 Georgia and Fairfax Running for Chittenden North District. Fairfax, Westford, Essex and Milton ASHLEY BARTLEY is a lifelong Vermonter and was raised by a long line of farmers. She grew up in Charlotte, graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School, and earned her BS in political science and economics from the University of Vermont.
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