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Jenna Peterson is a student at the University of Southern California, where she is majoring in journalism and political science. She is news editor at the Daily Trojan at USC and was an editor of the Burlington High School student newspaper when it received a special New England Newspaper & Press Association award for successfully fighting a censorship effort by school administrators.
 

An opening in Washington County’s Senate delegation touches off a competitive Democratic primary

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 30 2022June 30, 2022

Two Republicans are running unopposed in the GOP primary and will face off against the three Democratic nominees in the November election.


Vermonters rally throughout the state as Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

By Shaun Robinson, Jenna Peterson, Tiffany Tan, Kevin O'Connor, Lia Chien, Alan J. Keays and Paul Heintz

Jun 24 2022June 24, 2022

Close to 1,000 Vermonters turned out at protests Friday afternoon and evening in Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Montpelier and Rutland — denouncing the decision and calling for Vermont to further protect abortion rights.


Leahy, Sanders and Welch vote for bipartisan gun safety legislation

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 24 2022June 24, 2022

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Vermont’s congressional delegation joined majorities in the U.S. Senate and House in backing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which is likely to be the first significant gun safety package signed into law in decades.


Early voting in the primary election begins in many towns across Vermont

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 23 2022June 24, 2022

Many Vermont towns have received their ballots for the Aug. 9 primary election, signaling the kickoff of early voting.


As Biden pitches gas tax holiday, Scott considers following suit in Vermont

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 22 2022June 22, 2022

After President Joe Biden proposed suspending the federal gas tax, the governor is exploring the process of following suit in Vermont.


Advocacy groups kick off campaign supporting constitutional amendment to formally abolish slavery

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 17 2022June 24, 2022

Proposal 2 would change the language of Vermont’s Constitution to remove contingency clauses and formally abolish slavery, part of a nationwide movement.


‘Still largely underrepresented’: LGBTQ+ candidates seeking statewide office celebrate milestones, but see work ahead

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 15 2022June 24, 2022

At least five openly gay, lesbian or bisexual candidates are running in statewide elections this year — and speaking about their identity on the campaign trail.


Peter Welch votes with US House to pass gun safety package

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 8 2022June 9, 2022

The Democratic congressman from Vermont cosponsored the Protecting Our Kids Act and voted to pass the legislation Wednesday afternoon.


Colchester-based biotech startup raises $21 million in funding for mRNA production

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 5 2022June 6, 2022

Green fabric with Vernal Biosciences logo

Vernal Biosciences plans to build a new laboratory in Essex next year and more than triple its staff.


Christina Nolan sidesteps questions on Trump in Senate GOP primary debate

By Jenna Peterson

Jun 2 2022June 2, 2022

Responding to questions about “what kind of Republican” they are, candidates for Vermont’s Republican U.S. Senate nomination debated the 2020 election and the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.


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