Vermont Democrats regain supermajorities in Statehouse amid nationwide ‘blue wave’
“We were confident we’d pick up seats,” said Vermont Democratic Party Chair Lachlan Francis. But “I certainly think it’s safe to say we are surprised.”
Republican incumbent state senator from Rutland County arrested last week loses reelection bid
It was one of several legislative races across Rutland County that Republicans lost.
Vermont Conversation: ‘An incredible repudiation of Trump.’ Sen. Peter Welch on the 2026 Democratic tsunami.
The Vermont senator said one of the election’s clearest messages was a demand for accountability from elected officials.
On fourth attempt, Barre voters approve school district budget
The district is the last in the state to approve an annual spending plan.
Vermonters vote to approve 2 constitutional amendments
The public referendums were the final steps in ratifying the new items, which fortify collective bargaining rights and guarantee Vermonters equal protection under the law regardless of a number of characteristics.
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As flooding increases and federal aid shrinks, Vermont is not prepared to manage disaster recovery
Across Vermont, repeated floods are leaving residents and towns facing a precarious future.
Vermont Conversation: Bill McKibben sees a nation at a crossroads as he barnstorms battleground states
“We tell ourselves that this is the richest country on Earth,” said the author and environmental activist. “But man, for the most part in this country, there are a lot of people just barely getting by.”
High schoolers start podcast to center young transgender Vermonters
The podcast’s first episode advocates for trans youth to be included in crafting state policy amid nationwide threats against trans rights.
Journalism Club to discuss Vermont election coverage on Nov. 5 in Williston
The event will be moderated by Boston Globe reporter Paul Heintz and feature VTDigger’s Shaun Robinson.
Republican Phil Scott wins record sixth term as Vermont’s governor
Scott overcame a well-funded challenge from Democrat and Progressive Amanda Janoo and has now been elected governor more times than anyone else in state history.
Molly Gray elected as Vermont’s next lieutenant governor, ousting John Rodgers
The Democrat returns to the seat she held for one term beginning in 2021 after a campaign cycle that turned personal.
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Hunting is part of who we are as a state
From grouse walks in October to quiet hours in a deer stand, hunting season carries generations of Vermont tradition, family bonds and community.
A shrinking state can’t afford to lose its top earners
More taxes on ‘the rich’ will drive away the professionals Vermont most needs.
Who checks the software’s work?
Training workers to catch what automation misses should be part of every manufacturing apprenticeship.
When the last Holocaust survivors are gone, who will teach their history?
The responsibility to bear witness is passing to survivors’ children and grandchildren, but families can’t do it alone.
Vermonters are heading to the polls around the state. Here’s what’s on the ballot.
Top of mind for many voters is a surprisingly competitive race for governor between incumbent Republican Phil Scott and Democrat/Progressive Amanda Janoo.
In Kirby, a potluck and debate night brings neighbors together
Residents said events like this are important for a healthy democracy.
Workers at Lake Champlain Chocolates push to unionize
Employees will vote later this month on whether to accept representation, with some seeking better compensation and changes to the company’s workplace environment.
Gifford Health Care raises rates and reduces hours on its employee daycare center
“We’re entering a period of hard trade-offs in healthcare, and this is one of them,” the hospital CEO said, as the organization navigates the joint pressures of workforce retention and keeping expenses low.
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Vermont has assigned its $195 million in federal rural health dollars. Here’s where it’s going.
The largest sums of money are directed toward hospital infrastructure upgrades and funds to facilitate hospital redesign.
