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Matthew Hall: An open letter to Sen. Pat Brennan

by Opinion April 23, 2025, 7:03 am

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Government & Politics

In Grand Isle Senate race, both parties see an opportunity to build off Dick Mazza’s legacy

by Shaun Robinson October 9, 2024, 12:18 pmOctober 9, 2024, 12:23 pm

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Grand Isle County

Candidates model late Sen. Dick Mazza while finding their own path in Grand Isle race

by Emma Malinak August 1, 2024, 7:06 amOctober 15, 2024, 1:46 am

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Government & Politics

Vermont House members hope to clinch Senate seats in open races

by Sarah Mearhoff May 31, 2024, 5:37 pmMay 31, 2024, 5:37 pm

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Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott appoints Andy Julow to former Sen. Dick Mazza’s seat

by Shaun Robinson May 21, 2024, 12:15 pmMay 21, 2024, 1:44 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: New USDA program aims to help towns access federal disaster relief

by Erin Petenko, Sarah Mearhoff and Shaun Robinson April 25, 2024, 7:03 pmOctober 15, 2024, 1:45 am

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Government & Politics

Dick Mazza, dean of the Vermont Senate, resigns

by Ethan Weinstein and Paul Heintz April 8, 2024, 10:20 amMay 20, 2024, 1:06 pm

Government & Politics

House gives preliminary approval to new gun restrictions

by Kristen Fountain March 22, 2023, 8:14 pmMarch 22, 2023, 9:17 pm

Government & Politics

Final Reading: H.A.G.S., OR H.A.G.T.M.R. (Have A Great Town Meeting Recess)

by Riley Robinson, Sarah Mearhoff and Lola Duffort February 25, 2022, 10:27 pmOctober 15, 2024, 1:45 am

Government & Politics

Scott vetoes firearm background check bill, but offers path forward

by Ethan Weinstein February 22, 2022, 12:07 pmMarch 17, 2022, 6:07 pm

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Government & Politics

Legislature sends firearm background check bill to Scott

by Ethan Weinstein February 10, 2022, 6:37 pmMarch 23, 2022, 4:28 pm

Government & Politics

Vermont House advances hospital gun ban, strengthened background checks

by Ethan Weinstein January 27, 2022, 6:42 pmMarch 23, 2022, 6:00 pm

Government & Politics

Final Reading: On ethics, some baby steps

by Riley Robinson, Lola Duffort and Sarah Mearhoff January 26, 2022, 8:28 pmMarch 23, 2022, 6:12 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont Legislature calls for Trump to be removed from office

by Kit Norton January 8, 2021, 6:06 pmJanuary 11, 2021, 5:34 pm