Vermont government and politics coverage at VTDigger
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Vermont Conversation: Rep. Becca Balint warns state may be ‘in the crosshairs’ of Trump
“This is about the president punishing states and municipalities that he does not feel like give him enough fealty,” Balint said.
Follow Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark’s legal actions, with other jurisdictions and states, challenging actions taken by President Donald Trump.
As pilot program sunsets in Burlington, lawmakers look to bring ‘accountability court’ elsewhere
Also in Final Reading: fighter jets, the adjutant general, deer for dinner and more.
‘Challenging to track’: Officials consider solutions to spiraling IT deficit
Also in Final Reading: outbreak alerts, lawsuits against volunteers, Jeffrey Epstein and more.
Ellen Yount named new director of the Vermont Afghan Alliance
Former Executive Director Molly Gray announced last month she is stepping down to run for lieutenant governor.
To debate or not to debate? On world issues, that is Vermont’s Town Meeting question.
The Green Mountain State has a history of considering advisory petitions on everything from genetically modified foods to Gaza. But some residents question whether annual local gatherings are the place to tackle larger issues.
Vermont’s US senators celebrate more than $100 million in earmarks for local projects
The federal funds will be spread across the state for priorities like housing and infrastructure development, access to dental care and more.
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Vermont hospitals say collaboration is saving them money. Now, they’re joining forces.
Also in Final Reading: Building the rural health care plane while flying it, how much the state spends on teachers’ health insurance and more.
Obsolete IT systems have cost Vermont child services funding — but no one knows how much
“It’s hard for me to imagine (a need) more critical than this one,” said one House representative of the aging system.
Vermont’s school enrollment is declining. Students needing special education are on the rise.
Also in Final Reading: Road salt, prison labor and a stronger ban on voyeurism.
Will Vermonters be able to get their cars inspected every other year?
Also in Final Reading: trains, local news and public records.
Vermont Conversation: How Sen. Bernie Sanders went from ‘political loser’ to progressive trailblazer
In a new book, author Dan Chiasson traces Sanders’ political roots across the East Coast. “Moving to Vermont was a way of thinking, could we start society over?”
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