Vermont government and politics coverage at VTDigger
VTDigger publishes independent, nonpartisan journalism covering Vermont government and politics. Our reporting includes state elections, the Vermont Legislature, the governor’s office, state agencies and major political parties, with a focus on how public policy and political decisions affect Vermonters.
This page collects VTDigger’s coverage of statewide political developments, legislative activity and government accountability, providing context and reporting to help readers understand how Vermont’s government works and how decisions are made.
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Gov. Scott appoints Jack Brigham to the Vermont House
The St. Albans Town Selectboard member replaces Casey Toof, who resigned earlier this year.
Follow Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark’s legal actions, with other jurisdictions and states, challenging actions taken by President Donald Trump.
Vermont Senate President Phil Baruth says he won’t run for reelection
The Democrat/Progressive from Burlington announced his decision on the Senate floor Friday.
Vermont seeks to join 5 states in drug-purchasing consortium
Proponents of a bill say a prescription drug card should bring prices down at the counter. Pharmacists say this doesn’t change the true price of drugs.
Why people incompetent to stand trial could receive treatment in Vermont’s prisons
Also in Final Reading: A new Vermont National Guard leader, Bernie fights AI, bungled names and more.
Vermont legislators elect Henry ‘Hank’ Harder to lead state’s National Guard
Harder, a retired Air National Guard general, overwhelmingly beat out Army National Guard Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler for the job.
Bernie heads to California to talk AI with tech leaders
Sanders’ trip to the Golden State will focus on AI’s effects on American workers and the economy.
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Vermont’s county fairs are thriving. Now they worry updated water rules could threaten that.
Also in Final Reading: Limits on AI campaign ads, paving the way for clinical shrooms, Ticklenaked Pond.
How the Rev. Jesse Jackson helped shape Vermont’s progressive moment
The civil rights icon, who died Tuesday at 84, campaigned for president in Vermont at a key turning point for the state’s progressive movement.
Senator’s school consolidation proposal would allow 2-year period for voluntary mergers
The second school consolidation proposal to emerge this session, the Senate chair’s proposal offers a very different vision for consolidation than the House Education Committee’s competing map proposal.
It’s not just state government facing transportation funding challenges. Ask Morristown.
Also in Final Reading: child abuse prevention, school budget projections, March Madness and more.
Burlington mayor signs executive order outlining local ICE protocols
The order states Burlington police “will not engage or assist with civil immigration enforcement.”
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