Shaun Robinson, Author at VTDigger

A historical marker describing Vermont’s State House stands in front of the white building with a gold dome under a blue sky.

As Vermont lawmakers stare down adjournment, major bills are still in flux

by Shaun Robinson May 22, 2026, 6:29 pmMay 22, 2026, 6:29 pm

Two views of tall wooden sculptures of a person wearing a headdress, with "Missisquoi Abenaki" carved into the front of one. Trees and a trailer are in the background.

Government & Politics

Burlington City Council rejects art donation from state-recognized Abenaki group

by Shaun Robinson May 19, 2026, 6:10 pmMay 19, 2026, 6:10 pm

Government & Politics

Vermonters will vote on equal protection amendment to state constitution this fall

by Shaun Robinson May 15, 2026, 6:45 amMay 15, 2026, 1:30 pm

A framed portrait of a smiling woman in a white blouse with ruffles and glasses is displayed indoors, with flowers and red curtains in the background.

Statehouse’s portrait collection now features Vermont’s first Black female lawmaker

by Shaun Robinson May 12, 2026, 5:26 pmMay 14, 2026, 11:39 am

Vermont lawmakers abandon push to ban chemical dyes from cafeterias after school district opposition

by Shaun Robinson May 11, 2026, 4:09 pmMay 11, 2026, 4:09 pm

A person stands at a podium with a "Becca Balint for U.S. Congress" sign, speaking in front of a brick building with double wooden doors and stone steps.

Government & Politics

Vermont’s U.S. Rep. Becca Balint announces reelection campaign

by Shaun Robinson May 7, 2026, 2:59 pmMay 7, 2026, 2:59 pm

Government & Politics

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark launches reelection bid

by Shaun Robinson May 4, 2026, 5:08 pmMay 5, 2026, 10:36 am

People are lined up inside a gymnasium to vote, with several banners on the walls and a basketball hoop visible.

Government & Politics

Vermont lawmakers consider suspending new fines for candidates who don’t disclose their finances

by Shaun Robinson May 3, 2026, 7:30 amMay 1, 2026, 6:07 pm

A group of people walking down a sidewalk in front of a building.

Vermont Senate passes budget bill after debate over using student aid fund for UVM sports complex

by Shaun Robinson April 29, 2026, 6:00 pmApril 29, 2026, 5:58 pm

Construction site with heavy machinery, including excavators and loaders, near residential houses. Large dumpsters contain debris, and the ground is muddy. Trees are in the background.

FEMA announces $2 million in aid for 2023 flood damage

by Shaun Robinson April 24, 2026, 5:10 pmApril 24, 2026, 5:11 pm

Vermont thought it was getting new electric buses. The Trump administration had other plans.

by Shaun Robinson April 23, 2026, 6:12 pmApril 23, 2026, 7:28 pm

A man in a brown checkered jacket and yellow tie sits indoors, wearing a bicycle-shaped pin on his lapel.

Government & Politics

Vermont Senate budget writers approve latest state spending bill

by Shaun Robinson April 22, 2026, 3:02 pmApril 22, 2026, 3:02 pm

A man in a white shirt and striped tie sits at a desk, resting his chin on his hand, with papers and a nameplate in front of him.

Vermont Senate president pitches a statewide ban on guns in bars after proposal for Burlington falters

by Shaun Robinson April 17, 2026, 5:54 pmApril 20, 2026, 9:37 am

Bus driver operating a vehicle viewed through the windshield with reflections of the surrounding area visible.

Green Mountain Transit weighs cutting Essex bus route

by Shaun Robinson April 17, 2026, 6:15 amApril 16, 2026, 7:18 pm