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Michael Drescher appointed to Vermont Supreme Court after Lt. Gov. John Rodgers breaks tie
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (472+ words) MONTPELIER " Senators narrowly confirmed Michael Drescher's seat on the Vermont Supreme Court after Republican Lt. Gov John Rodgers cast a rare tie breaking vote in the divided chamber Tuesday." The contentious vote on Drescher came after senators weighed their ethical…...
Rutland County assistant judge resigns, plans to run as independent for Vermont Senate
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (581+ words) Long-time public official Dave Wolk stepped down from the role of Rutland County assistant judge on Monday, ahead of a bid for state senate." After more than a three-decade hiatus from the legislature, Wolk plans to run as an independent…...
How Donald Trump reshaped Vermont in just 1 year
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (1447+ words) Vermont troops shipped to the Caribbean. Tariffs on our northern neighbors. Disappearing federal departments. Hundreds of millions of dollars at risk." Donald Trump has made an impact on almost every aspect of life in Vermont since he took office for…...
Vermont schools are making headway to address chronic absenteeism, but rates remain stubbornly high
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (884+ words) Our 2026 Legislative Guide is here with simple tools to keep you informed. The Maple Run Unified School District in Franklin County has made some meaningful progress toward addressing chronic absenteeism, a persistent problem for school districts since the Covid-19 pandemic....
Former Vermont Department of Corrections chief to lead Rikers Island jails
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (381+ words) Nick Deml, former commissioner of the Vermont Department of Corrections, will lead the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City." Federal district judge Laura Taylor Swain picked Deml for the role Tuesday, the New York Times reported." In May,…...
Federal agency cancels sending Vermont workers to assist ICE in Minnesota
1+ week, 1+ day ago (578+ words) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has reportedly canceled its plan to send some of its Vermont workers to Minnesota " for now. According to an employee who works for the federal agency in one of its Vermont offices, USCIS notified workers by…...
Even more mail delays, explained: How two quiet USPS changes are reshaping delivery in Vermont
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1107+ words) The U.S. Postal Service in Vermont has quietly implemented changes to the way mail is processed that are expected to further slow down the delivery speed of many mail categories for Vermonters." Vermont is the latest region to join Regional Transportation…...
More than a dozen athletes with Vermont ties named to U.S. Olympic team
1+ week, 3+ day ago (472+ words) Ask Julia Kern about her upcoming trip to Italy and she'll talk up the appetizers and savory scenery. Then comes the main course " the one where she'll compete alongside more than a dozen other athletes with Vermont ties at the…...
Freeze first, then bury: Vermont prepares for one-two combo of coldest temps and heaviest snow this winter
1+ week, 4+ day ago (566+ words) After a weekend of projected extreme cold temperatures, Vermont is expected to be hit with heavy snowfall as a massive winter storm rolls over the state. The National Weather Service is predicting between 8 inches of snow in the north part…...
Here’s where Vermont shelters are opening to help in extreme cold
1+ week, 5+ day ago (755+ words) With subzero temperatures expected to set in on Friday, communities across Vermont are opening emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness. VTDigger/Vermont Public confirmed that seven extreme cold weather shelter locations will be open over the weekend. Most are part…...