2+ hour, 37+ min ago  (156+ words) Vermont's at-large congresswoman recently co-hosted a training webinar to help employers know their rights when interacting with federal agents. In February, the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont and Congresswoman Becca Balint, a Democrat, held a webinar to inform people…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (104+ words) A day after the U. S. Supreme Court issued a decision that critics say will erode voting rights, the Vermont House passed a measure designed to protect those rights. The Vermont Voting Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color or minority…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (468+ words) After rejecting a number of amendments, the Democratic-led Vermont House on Friday passed and moved to the state Senate an education reform bill. But debate continues as the Republican governor has said the bill fails to meet the goals of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (117+ words) Following a plea deal reached this month, authorities in Vermont say a man who allegedly shot and killed two Massachusetts men has pleaded guilty. Vermont man pleads guilty to 2023 murders of two western Mass. men Following a plea deal reached…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (830+ words) Affordability, health care costs, and housing are some of the biggest issues facing candidates in Vermont's statewide election this year. The three Democratic candidates for Vermont lieutenant governor are already out on the trail. The Vermont Public Interest Research Group…...

1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (505+ words) The Scott Administration is criticizing a Vermont House education reform bill, saying it fails to advance provisions passed during the legislature's 2025 session. One of the last bills to pass during last year's legislative session was Act 73, which outlines the state's…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (515+ words) Vermont advocates for fair housing and the unhoused are calling for the expansion of a seasonal emergency shelter program. But state leaders say the funding gets complicated. From December through March, Vermont's General Assistance Emergency Housing Program provides shelter during…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (122+ words) Vermont Governor Phil Scott has appointed David Soucy of Barre Town to the Vermont House. After serving in the Vermont House since 2005, Republican representative Francis "Topper" Mc Faun announced he. .. Vermont governor makes House appointment Vermont Governor Phil Scott has…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (366+ words) While Governor Phil Scott hasn't announced whether he will run for reelection, he says he's glad to see others entering the race. Vermont governor urges people to run for office While Governor Phil Scott hasn't announced whether he will run…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (216+ words) Aly Richards is the second Democrat to announce a campaign for Vermont governor. During the Peter Shumlin administration, she served as the governor's deputy chief of staff. She is the former CEO of Let's Grow Kids where she pushed for…...