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A person in a red jacket stands in a partially finished room with exposed ceiling beams and construction materials on the floor.

Regulators think few contractors are registered with the state — and they want to reel them in

by Charlotte Oliver April 16, 2026, 6:21 pmApril 16, 2026, 6:21 pm

A man sits with his hand on his chin, appearing thoughtful, while another person in the foreground holds their hands on their head. Two other people are partially visible.

In a divided statehouse, Vermont lawmakers weigh increased taxes on the rich

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 15, 2026, 6:11 pmApril 15, 2026, 6:11 pm

Five people, three men and two women, posed in front of a blue backdrop with a state seal and stars. All are dressed in business or formal attire.

Vermont House Ethics Panel dismisses complaints against legislators who took paid trip to Israel

by Shaun Robinson April 14, 2026, 6:27 pmApril 15, 2026, 11:17 am

A snowplow clears snow from a residential road on a snowy day, with a pickup truck parked nearby and snow-covered trees in the background.

Reducing road salt could improve water quality and reduce rust. But what about slip-and-falls?

by Ethan Weinstein April 10, 2026, 5:31 pmApril 10, 2026, 5:31 pm

A doctor and nurse examine a male patient lying in a hospital bed in a modern, well-lit hospital room.

The state is racing to implement nearly $200 million in rural health transformation projects

by Olivia Gieger April 9, 2026, 5:56 pmApril 9, 2026, 6:00 pm

Barbed wire fence with metal posts, set against an overcast sky.

Lawmakers visited a state prison — but press wasn’t welcome

by Charlotte Oliver April 8, 2026, 5:53 pmApril 10, 2026, 4:16 pm

A group of law enforcement officers, some wearing tactical gear and ERO badges, stand closely together outdoors under a cloudy sky.

Vermont bill would create standard policy for school districts should ICE come knocking

by Corey McDonald April 7, 2026, 6:30 pmApril 7, 2026, 5:50 pm

As manufacturing jobs decline, Vermont business leaders take their concerns to the Statehouse

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 2, 2026, 6:30 pmApril 2, 2026, 6:33 pm

Vermont lawmakers plan for the death of the penny

by Ethan Weinstein March 31, 2026, 6:12 pmMarch 31, 2026, 6:12 pm

Snow-covered building with a wooden exterior and a large rock sculpture in front. A sign near the entrance reads "Lamolle Health." Trees are visible in the background.

Vermont’s rural medical residency is ready to go — if organizers can find the funding

by Olivia Gieger March 26, 2026, 6:30 pmMarch 27, 2026, 11:09 am

A white house with a collapsed porch and damaged foundation leans over an eroded slope; clothes hang on a line and a car is partially submerged in mud nearby.

Vermont lawmakers consider using state funds for flood recovery after Trump denied request for federal aid

by Shaun Robinson March 20, 2026, 6:30 pmMarch 20, 2026, 5:59 pm

People sitting at a conference table, focused on documents and laptops. Office setting with papers and pens visible.

House Education panel pivots to voluntary mergers in school consolidation efforts

by Corey McDonald March 19, 2026, 6:30 pmMarch 19, 2026, 6:27 pm

Young cannabis plants with long, deep green leaves.

Want to buy more cannabis? This Vermont bill could allow it.

by Charlotte Oliver March 18, 2026, 6:28 pmMarch 18, 2026, 6:28 pm

A construction worker in a safety vest holds a "SLOW" sign as cars wait in a lane marked by orange traffic barrels and cones on a road.

Lawmakers weigh changes to Vermont’s vehicle purchase tax with education challenges top of mind

by Shaun Robinson March 17, 2026, 6:30 pmMarch 17, 2026, 6:21 pm