Government & Politics
After Burlington shooting, hundreds rally for Palestinians at the Vermont Statehouse
Some 300 people gathered in Montpelier on Saturday to protest the Israel-Hamas War as fighting resumed after a weeklong cease-fire. A small group of counter-protesters held Israeli flags across the street.
Burlington’s political parties will pick their mayoral nominees this month. So how does that work anyway?
Party nominating caucuses will kick off next week with the Progressives meeting Monday night. Each party has its own rules for registration, nominations and voting.
Vermont’s foster care IT system predates the internet — and puts kids at risk
The information technology system is so clunky that even the most basic information about a child can be hard to find.
Religious and housing leaders call for comprehensive state response to Vermont’s housing crisis
“Over the last four years we have more than doubled our shelter capacity,” Rick DeAngelis, the co-executive director of the Good Samaritan Haven, said. “We estimate that right now, here in Washington County, there are 40 to 50 individuals and families who are living in their car or outside.”
More Government & Politics
Scott administration projects ‘unacceptable’ 18.5% increase in property taxes
The hike is expected to be driven largely by a likely unprecedented 12% increase in education spending.
Public safety issues dominate Burlington mayor’s race
As topics involving policing, substance use and mental health occupy the mayoral race in the city, one point of contention remains a City Council police staffing vote that took place over three years ago.
Judge tosses out latest GOP challenge to noncitizen voting in Winooski
The lawsuit was more narrowly tailored than a previous unsuccessful one, this time challenging noncitizen voting on school board and school budget elections.
Mired in controversy, Westford’s $4 million wastewater project faces uncertain future
Some town residents, who voted down a $400,000 bond to help pay for the project, said they worried it would fuel more development, impacting the rural nature of the small community.
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