Politics

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (316+ words) Three candidates running for Vermont's sole congressional seat faced off during a debate Thursday hosted by Vermont Public. With more than three weeks until the midterm elections, the candidates got a chance to discuss how they would serve Vermonters in…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (954+ words) Curtis Hier uses “Planet Hank” as a verb. He used the controversial Brattleboro content creator’s moniker to describe the inspiration behind Flip Vermont Red, the political action committee dedicated to electing more Republicans to the State House that he founded…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (771+ words) BURLINGTON, VERMONT — Over 3,000 healthcare workers at UVM Medical Center voted to authorize a strike Friday, Oct 2. Last week UVMMC management presented its latest proposal, according to a press release from Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals. The union rejected…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (205+ words) VERMONT (ABC22/FOX44) - The office of Vermont Governor Phil Scott wrote Friday that he had sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking for an increase in the number of refugees coming to the state. Officials say that around 125 refugees are expected…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (405+ words) For the last two decades relations between the Canadian Abenaki and the Vermont Abenaki have fractured. Amidst that animus, a bill has been introduced in Vermont's legislature to change how the state recognizes native tribes. The animosity was highlighted recently…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (638+ words) Carly Berlin covers housing and infrastructure for Vermont Public, in partnership with VTDigger. Katie Mandych thought she’d be in a financial position to try to purchase her first home by now. But as rent for her Waterbury apartment has continued…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (359+ words) Vermont Business Magazine Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $6 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects and assistance programs... FEMA approves nearly $6 million for Vermont to strengthen resilience Vermont Business Magazine Today,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (145+ words) With roughly five weeks until Election Day, Vermont Public has released the results of a recent poll on key races and issues. The Vermont Public 2026 Poll includes Vermonters’ opinions on a number of issues including affordability, data centers, property taxes…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (543+ words) Montpelier, Vt. – The ACLU of Vermont is releasing a poll of likely Vermont voters showing strong, cross-partisan support for defending and advancing civil liberties across a wide range of issues impacting our state and our democracy. While Vermont has made…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (181+ words) A new poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center indicates a tight race for Vermont’s governor. The Green Mountain State Poll conducted between September 17 and 21 found incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott behind Democrat Amanda Janoo, 43 to 49 percent....