Emilie Kornheiser Archives - VTDigger

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As Vermont lawmakers work to consolidate schools, how will they handle school district debt?

by Corey McDonald February 20, 2026, 6:30 pmFebruary 20, 2026, 6:33 pm

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Ethics complaints against senators with private school ties dismissed by Senate panel

by Corey McDonald January 6, 2026, 5:08 pmJanuary 6, 2026, 5:08 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont officials prepare state-funded stopgap as federal shutdown threatens food stamp funds

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 23, 2025, 6:22 pmNovember 6, 2025, 8:47 am

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Legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Scott strike deal on education reform for lawmakers to consider next week

by Ethan Weinstein June 13, 2025, 6:54 pmJune 13, 2025, 6:55 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont House passes tax credit bill after compromise on military pensions

by Ethan Weinstein May 7, 2025, 4:00 pmMay 7, 2025, 5:15 pm

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House Democrats present their version of education funding and property tax reform

by Ethan Weinstein April 8, 2025, 6:24 pmApril 8, 2025, 6:24 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont House approves 2026 budget with eye toward more federal cuts

by Shaun Robinson March 28, 2025, 3:53 pmMarch 28, 2025, 3:57 pm

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Government & Politics

Phil Scott says Vermont is ‘moving in the wrong direction.’ Can he change course?

by Sarah Mearhoff October 30, 2024, 6:43 amOctober 29, 2024, 5:29 pm

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Report says Vermont is spending at least $400M more than needed on education, but it’s not that simple

by Ethan Weinstein October 15, 2024, 2:11 pmOctober 15, 2024, 5:04 pm

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In Brattleboro, House Ways and Means chair wins Democratic primary

by Kevin O'Connor August 13, 2024, 8:23 pmAugust 13, 2024, 8:23 pm

How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate.

by Kevin O'Connor July 31, 2024, 7:53 amJuly 31, 2024, 4:24 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: Increased reporting on state contracts is back in play in the House

by Sarah Mearhoff and Shaun Robinson May 6, 2024, 8:02 pmMay 6, 2024, 8:24 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: Scott administration’s 11th-hour property tax idea shot down by Vermont’s treasurer

by Ethan Weinstein, Sarah Mearhoff and Shaun Robinson April 16, 2024, 6:42 pmOctober 25, 2024, 12:06 am

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As committee scrambles on school tax plan, administration pitches curveball idea

by Ethan Weinstein April 12, 2024, 5:58 pmApril 12, 2024, 5:58 pm