Ethan Weinstein, Author at VTDigger

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Government & Politics

First Democratic candidate enters governor’s race

by Ethan Weinstein March 10, 2026, 3:40 pmMarch 10, 2026, 6:07 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont’s congressional delegation condemns US attacks on Iran

by Ethan Weinstein February 28, 2026, 2:19 pmFebruary 28, 2026, 3:34 pm

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Government & Politics

Open doors no more: Vermont Statehouse to close some public entrances, add daily screening

by Shaun Robinson and Ethan Weinstein February 27, 2026, 5:25 pmFebruary 27, 2026, 5:33 pm

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Government & Politics

Gov. Scott appoints Jack Brigham to the Vermont House

by Ethan Weinstein February 20, 2026, 12:51 pmFebruary 20, 2026, 1:42 pm

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It’s not just state government facing transportation funding challenges. Ask Morristown.

by Ethan Weinstein February 17, 2026, 6:30 pm

Smugglers’ Notch Resort sold to new Burke Mountain owners

by Ethan Weinstein February 11, 2026, 11:08 amFebruary 11, 2026, 7:37 pm

Government & Politics

What happens when the state and towns clash over reservoirs

by Ethan Weinstein January 27, 2026, 6:49 pmJanuary 28, 2026, 11:39 am

Former Vermont Department of Corrections chief to lead Rikers Island jails

by Ethan Weinstein January 27, 2026, 5:03 pmJanuary 27, 2026, 5:04 pm

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Vermont hires contractor with troubled record in $21.5 million deal for new youth residential program

by Ethan Weinstein January 22, 2026, 6:52 amJanuary 22, 2026, 7:43 am

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s ‘unidentified anomalous phenomena’ Vermont lawmakers want to investigate

by Ethan Weinstein January 16, 2026, 6:30 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: Those sketchy, too-good-to-be-true ticket sites? They are — and some lawmakers want them gone.

by Ethan Weinstein January 9, 2026, 6:57 pmJanuary 9, 2026, 9:43 pm

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Government & Politics

Signaling or substance? Vermont lawmakers propose restrictions on ICE, but enforcement is questionable.

by Ethan Weinstein January 9, 2026, 6:52 amJanuary 9, 2026, 9:13 am

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: Has Burlington’s special accountability court worked?

by Ethan Weinstein January 7, 2026, 6:52 pmJanuary 7, 2026, 6:53 pm

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Government & Politics

Clear theme emerges on opening day of Vermont’s Legislature: Tough choices ahead

by Ethan Weinstein January 6, 2026, 4:59 pmJanuary 6, 2026, 5:00 pm