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Gov. Phil Scott has signed Vermont’s education bill into law. Here’s what happens next.

by Corey McDonald July 1, 2025, 3:46 pmJuly 2, 2025, 9:23 am

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Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott signs new campaign finance rules, other election changes into law

by Shaun Robinson June 27, 2025, 7:33 pmJune 27, 2025, 7:34 pm

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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver: A dereliction of duty

by Opinion June 26, 2025, 7:01 am

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Government & Politics

With education bill at an impasse, Vermont Legislature kicks the can on adjournment

by Shaun Robinson and Ethan Weinstein May 31, 2025, 12:34 amMay 31, 2025, 12:37 am

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Government & Politics

Election bill falters at 11th hour after Senate president ties its fate to Burlington gun bill he backed

by Shaun Robinson May 30, 2025, 9:31 pmMay 30, 2025, 9:36 pm

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Vermont Senate passes landmark education bill after days of debate and uncertainty

by Shaun Robinson May 23, 2025, 6:37 pmMay 27, 2025, 12:34 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont Senate looks to House language, rather than its own, on education reform package

by Shaun Robinson May 22, 2025, 6:32 pmMay 22, 2025, 6:32 pm

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Stuck between Gov. Phil Scott and outraged school leaders on education reform, lawmakers see no good options

by Habib Sabet and Shaun Robinson May 21, 2025, 6:35 pmMay 22, 2025, 10:46 am

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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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Government & Politics

Vermont Senate approves 2026 budget proposal, but legislators expect to cut spending further amid Gov. Phil Scott’s criticism

by Shaun Robinson May 1, 2025, 6:40 pmMay 1, 2025, 6:40 pm

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Tom Dalton: Pope Francis said God will judge us on this

by Opinion April 30, 2025, 7:03 am

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Government & Politics

Vermont Senate votes to condemn Mohsen Mahdawi’s arrest by immigration agents

by Shaun Robinson April 29, 2025, 5:58 pmApril 29, 2025, 5:59 pm

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State leaders defend climate change initiatives despite Trump administration’s threats

by Izzy Wagner April 22, 2025, 7:23 pmApril 22, 2025, 8:14 pm

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Burlington’s proposed ban on guns in bars clears key legislative committee with narrowed scope

by Shaun Robinson April 18, 2025, 4:25 pmApril 24, 2025, 3:50 pm