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Vermont Legislature adjourns, ending ‘the Covid biennium’

By Sarah Mearhoff and Lola Duffort

May 12 2022May 12, 2022

Five months ago, lawmakers filed into the Statehouse donning masks, then quickly returned to hybrid legislating. A lot has changed since then.


Final Reading: To the scrap heap

By Riley Robinson, Sarah Mearhoff and Lola Duffort

May 11 2022May 11, 2022

Things are quickly ending up on the cutting room floor as lawmakers hustle to adjourn.


Final Reading: A first in a frame

By Lola Duffort, Sarah Mearhoff and Riley Robinson

May 5 2022May 5, 2022

After months of anticipation and delays, a crowd packed into the Statehouse lobby Thursday to watch the unveiling of a new portrait: Alexander Twilight, the first person of African descent to serve in a state Legislature and to graduate from a U.S. college.


TJ Donovan won’t seek reelection as Vermont attorney general

By Riley Robinson, Lola Duffort and Alan J. Keays

May 5 2022May 5, 2022

Donovan was elected attorney general in 2016 and previously served as Chittenden County state’s attorney for 10 years.


Final Reading: 'Gut-wrenching'

By Lola Duffort, Sarah Mearhoff and Riley Robinson

May 4 2022May 4, 2022

Protesters hold up fists

When Vermont political leaders saw the news that the U.S. Supreme Court was poised to strike down nationwide abortion protections that have stood for nearly five decades, they couldn’t believe it was real.


Final Reading: Mind the (workforce) gap

By Riley Robinson, Lola Duffort and Sarah Mearhoff

Apr 26 2022April 26, 2022

The governor’s office took the weekly press conference show on the road this week — a field trip, of sorts — to “Vermont’s Largest Job Fair."


Poll: Welch leads 2-1 in Senate race, Balint slightly ahead in toss-up congressional primary

By Lola Duffort

Apr 25 2022April 25, 2022

Of 278 survey respondents likely to vote in the Democratic primary this August, 28% said they would vote for Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint, 21% said they would vote for Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, 19% said they would support state Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden, and less than 1% said they would vote for Sianay Chase Clifford.


Final Reading: 'We aren't about to drop the ball quite yet'

By Lola Duffort, Sarah Mearhoff and Riley Robinson

Apr 20 2022April 20, 2022

Lawmakers and anti-hunger advocates gathered on the Statehouse steps Wednesday to rally for universal free meals in K-12 schools.


In surprise ceremony, Scott and legislators honor Leahy for his 47 years in the US Senate

By Sarah Mearhoff

Apr 20 2022April 20, 2022

“Vermont would not be anywhere near what we are today without Senator Leahy,” Gov. Phil Scott said on the House floor.


Kesha Ram Hinsdale leads in US House race fundraising this quarter

By Sarah Mearhoff

Apr 15 2022April 16, 2022

Becca Balint boasted most cash-on-hand and Molly Gray topped cycle-to-date donations. Friday’s filing deadline marked Vermonters’ first chance to compare House candidates’ campaign finances.


Final Reading: Contested ballots

By Sarah Mearhoff and Riley Robinson

Apr 14 2022April 14, 2022

Lt. Gov. Molly Gray in Thursday's candidate debate pushed for mail-in voting for the primary. Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint says this is Gray's "newfound passion."


At VTDigger debate, Democratic candidates for US House carve out distinct policy positions

By Riley Robinson

Apr 14 2022April 14, 2022

Sen. Becca Balint, Sianay Chase Clifford, Lt. Gov. Molly Gray and Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale faced questions from VTDigger journalists and readers — and their fellow candidates.


Final Reading: Who's next?

By Riley Robinson, Sarah Mearhoff and Liora Engel-Smith

Apr 13 2022April 13, 2022

If you’ve been following health news lately, you may have noticed that retirement is suddenly in vogue.


Final Reading: The shot heard 'round the state

By Riley Robinson and Sarah Mearhoff

Apr 12 2022April 12, 2022

Scott reportedly said that, if he decides not to seek reelection, Vermont state government could slip into one-party rule. “There needs to be an adult in the room,” he said.


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