18+ hour ago  (147+ words) A portion of Gov. Phil Scott's weekly briefing focused on the administration's call for lawmakers to pass enhanced public safety measures. Vermont governor pushes for legislative action on public safety reforms A portion of Gov. Phil Scott's weekly briefing focused…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (127+ words) Vermont's state treasurer has announced state funding for a building project in Rutland's downtown. Treasurer Michael Pieciak announced $8 million from the 10% in Vermont program will help finance a ... Vermont treasurer announces funding for Rutland project Vermont's state treasurer has announced…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (649+ words) Vt. Gov. Phil Scott said this week his administration has proposed several measures to alleviate the state's housing crisis. Those proposals include regulatory changes. Housing has been a key issue since Scott first took office nearly 10 years ago. And in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (372+ words) State and local leaders joined Vermont's state treasurer to unveil a new round of housing investment awards. The 10% in VT program authorizes the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of the state's average daily cash balance into the Vermont economy....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (508+ words) On the same day when Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed by an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis, fellow Democrat Becca Balint held a similar meeting in Montpelier. The atmosphere in Vermont was welcoming and civil as…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (643+ words) Given recent immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles, Chicago and particularly Minneapolis, Vermont advocates and legislators are calling for protections to be enshrined in state law. "No one is safe. Not immigrants, not innocent children, not even citizens. State Rep....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (514+ words) Vermont Governor Phil Scott outlined his budget proposal on Tuesday for the next fiscal year. The fiscal plan is expected to be challenging due to policies and cuts made at the national level. The Scott Administration's $9.4 billion fiscal plan offers…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (377+ words) As the second half of the biennium begins this week, Vermont legislators are outlining their priorities for the session. Gov. Phil Scott delivered his State of the State address Wednesday, and although his focus was education reform, he teased his…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (430+ words) The Vermont Legislature gaveled in the second half of its biennium Tuesday. Senate Pro-Tem Democrat/Progressive Phil Baruth told his colleagues that their focus must be education reform. During a conversation on his expectations for the session with WAMC North…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (371+ words) Former Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray on Monday announced her campaign to regain that seat, which she had held from 2021 until January 2023. She left the position following an unsuccessful primary bid for Vermont's congressional seat against Democrat Becca Balint. Gray…...