Legislature 2026 Archives - VTDigger

An adult kneels to help a young child put on a coat in a classroom with cubbies and large windows.

Lawmakers hit pause on childcare licensure reform — for now

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 21, 2026, 6:41 pmMay 21, 2026, 6:42 pm

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Vermont legislators look to fast-track a plan to lower what insurers pay hospitals

by Olivia Gieger May 20, 2026, 6:27 pmMay 20, 2026, 6:27 pm

A new body will recommend how state government and Vermont businesses could adopt AI

by Ethan Weinstein May 19, 2026, 6:22 pmMay 20, 2026, 9:32 am

A man sitting on a chair in front of a window.

Vermont lawmakers push ahead on new limits on restraining kids in state custody

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 15, 2026, 7:21 pmMay 15, 2026, 7:22 pm

a sign in front of a school building says "danger PCBs" with yellow caution tape around it

Senate lawmakers reconsider ending Vermont’s school PCB testing program

by Corey McDonald May 14, 2026, 6:20 pmMay 14, 2026, 6:20 pm

Three people sit at a conference table, listening attentively during a meeting, with bookshelves and a whiteboard in the background.

Senate advances bill to keep private equity out of the clinic

by Olivia Gieger May 13, 2026, 6:20 pmMay 13, 2026, 6:20 pm

A framed portrait of a smiling woman in a white blouse with ruffles and glasses is displayed indoors, with flowers and red curtains in the background.

Statehouse’s portrait collection now features Vermont’s first Black female lawmaker

by Shaun Robinson May 12, 2026, 5:26 pmMay 14, 2026, 11:39 am

Danielle Jesmonth

Vermont Agency of Education points fingers over an unfunded literacy program request

by Corey McDonald May 8, 2026, 6:04 pmMay 8, 2026, 6:04 pm

A woman sits at a desk having a video call on a tablet, with a printer, headphones, and a colorful chart also visible on the desk.

What’s AI’s place in mental health care? Vermont lawmakers say it should be limited.

by Olivia Gieger May 7, 2026, 5:52 pmMay 7, 2026, 5:52 pm

A man is standing next to a flock of ducks in the snow.

Vermont lawmakers grapple with giving farmers exemptions to local zoning

by Charlotte Oliver May 6, 2026, 6:17 pmMay 6, 2026, 6:17 pm

A musician with long hair and tattoos plays an acoustic guitar on stage, with stage equipment and red lighting in the background.

Scalpers, beware: Vermont Legislature pursues ticket resale price cap

by Ethan Weinstein May 5, 2026, 6:26 pmMay 5, 2026, 6:27 pm

A man in a suit speaks into a microphone in a formal setting with seated people in the background, possibly attending a meeting or conference.

Lawmakers race to finish data privacy bill amid outcry from businesses and medical providers

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 1, 2026, 6:05 pmMay 1, 2026, 6:05 pm

Two people wearing tactical vests labeled "POLICE ICE" and "ERS" stand outdoors, one wearing a mask and hat, as another person gestures with a smartphone nearby.

Vermont lawmakers no longer plan on unmasking ICE

by Charlotte Oliver April 30, 2026, 6:18 pmApril 30, 2026, 6:18 pm

A group of people walking down a sidewalk in front of a building.

Vermont Senate passes budget bill after debate over using student aid fund for UVM sports complex

by Shaun Robinson April 29, 2026, 6:00 pmApril 29, 2026, 5:58 pm