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As Act 250 overhaul takes shape, some question whether it strikes the right balance

by Carly Berlin February 6, 2026, 4:45 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 4:47 pm

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Sen. Anne Watson: How to flex your flood preparedness muscle

by Opinion August 3, 2025, 7:01 am

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The clean heat standard is dead. What comes next?

by Austyn Gaffney June 30, 2025, 10:05 amJune 30, 2025, 10:05 am

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In executive order, Gov. Phil Scott pauses electric vehicle sale mandates

by Ethan Weinstein May 13, 2025, 5:29 pmMay 13, 2025, 5:29 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: A big swing at the Big Bill

by Olivia Gieger May 1, 2025, 6:46 pmMay 1, 2025, 6:46 pm

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Sen. Anne Watson: A response to Sec. Moore’s commentary on the Global Warming Solutions Act

by Opinion April 25, 2025, 7:01 am

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: Child care funding shuffle draws scrutiny

by Peter D'Auria February 25, 2025, 6:30 pm

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Lawmakers consider a salty solution to improving waterway and wildlife welfare

by Olivia Gieger February 9, 2025, 6:58 am

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Clean heat standard is less expensive than previously thought, though not ‘well suited to Vermont,’ commission says

by Emma Cotton January 16, 2025, 7:37 pmJanuary 17, 2025, 9:47 am

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Government & Politics

Committee leadership in the Vermont Senate sees major overhaul

by Paul Heintz January 9, 2025, 6:24 pmJanuary 9, 2025, 6:24 pm

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Vermont attorney general’s lawsuit against oil giants advances after years of hurdles

by Emma Cotton January 3, 2025, 6:53 amJanuary 3, 2025, 8:22 am

With few paths for climate action, Vermont Democrats consider changes to state’s landmark climate law

by Emma Cotton January 2, 2025, 6:58 amJanuary 6, 2025, 1:52 pm

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Pesticides, pet stores and animal welfare: 3 agriculture bills head to Gov. Phil Scott

by Emma Cotton May 13, 2024, 5:29 pmSeptember 11, 2024, 10:32 pm

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Senate advances a bill that would establish a climate ‘superfund’

by Emma Cotton March 29, 2024, 4:50 pmMay 8, 2024, 3:52 pm