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Vermont Senate President Phil Baruth says he won’t run for reelection

by Shaun Robinson February 20, 2026, 12:25 pmFebruary 20, 2026, 5:54 pm

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Why people incompetent to stand trial could receive treatment in Vermont’s prisons

by Charlotte Oliver February 19, 2026, 6:30 pm

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As Act 250 overhaul takes shape, some question whether it strikes the right balance

by Carly Berlin February 6, 2026, 4:45 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 4:47 pm

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Gov. Scott endorses bill that would cap spending for school districts

by Corey McDonald January 21, 2026, 5:29 pmJanuary 21, 2026, 5:29 pm

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Government & Politics

Signaling or substance? Vermont lawmakers propose restrictions on ICE, but enforcement is questionable.

by Ethan Weinstein January 9, 2026, 6:52 amJanuary 9, 2026, 9:13 am

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School districts would face spending caps under bill by Vermont Senate’s leader

by Corey McDonald January 8, 2026, 4:19 pmJanuary 8, 2026, 4:52 pm

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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