Vermont News
Education Reform Efforts Appear Stalled in the Statehouse
Three months into the legislative session, it remains unclear whether the House, Senate and Scott administration will be able to compromise on school governance and funding.
Invest in Your Neighbors’ Future With the Vermont Community Loan Fund
Impact investors are putting their money toward supporting affordable housing, child care and local businesses. It’s easier than you might think.
News Quiz: The University of Vermont is seeking approval to use state scholarship money for what?
Answer this question and seven others in out new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Wake Boating Rules May Get Even Tougher
New rules under consideration would make Vermont’s tough rules for wake boats even more restrictive.
Feds Demand Housing Agencies Check Residents’ Citizenship Status
After examining their rolls, leaders at local housing agencies say they’ve found no evidence that ineligible people are improperly receiving benefits.
Burlington Mayor Touts City’s ‘Momentum’ for Year Ahead
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak said the city is at a “generational” moment in which investments in the future will start to bear fruit.
LG Hopeful McLaren Says Democratic Party Showed Bias
The Democratic Party apologized to Ryan McLaren, who is vying with Molly Gray for the lieutenant governor nomination, after local party officials were told they cannot…
Childcare Advocate Aly Richards Joins Race for Governor
Richards is the second Democrat to join the race with an eye toward unseating Republican Gov. Phil Scott.
Migrant Justice Leader Is Released On Bond
José Ignacio “Nacho” de La Cruz was arrested last week after he was indicted on nine charges.
Charlotte Pediatrician Launches Campaign for State Senate
Dr. Elizabeth Hunt says she would advocate for pragmatic solutions to Vermont’s affordability and demographic challenges.
Media Note: VTDigger and Its Union Ink New Contract
Concerns about the use of AI had been a sticking point in negotiations at one of Vermont’s largest newsrooms.
Labor Board Shoots Down Gov. Scott’s Return-to-Office Policy
The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the state to rescind the policy, but Gov. Phil Scott vowed to appeal.
Older Vermonters Bring Time, Life Experience and a Burning Sense of Duty to Political Protests
With no kids to raise or employers to please, Vermont retirees harness their skills, freedom and Rolodexes to fight for democracy.
Burlington’s Leaders Need to Dig Out of a Budget Hole. But How?
Once again, the city’s expenses are outpacing revenues. The administration and council agree they need to trim spending.
Some Vermont Doctors Embrace the New ‘Direct Primary Care’ Model
In these practices, patients pay regular fees to their physician for access to care, cutting out the insurance companies altogether.
Chittenden County State’s Attorney Race Is Off to a Spicy Start
Bram Kranichfeld, a Burlington resident and current top prosecutor in Franklin County, wants to unseat Sarah George, his former colleague.
Slideshow: Vermonters Rally to Trumpet ‘No Kings’
Thousands gathered around the state on Saturday for the third national protest against the Trump administration.
After Protest, Vermont Senate Postpones Some Act 250 Reforms
Lawmakers agreed to push rules meant to protect headwaters until 2028, while those about road construction were shelved until 2030.
Burlington Cop Fired at Two Minors in Car, Prosecutors Say
Just seconds after arriving on scene, Officer Jeffrey Baur opened fire on a car, narrowly missing the two minors inside.
Burlington Police Officer Cited for August Shooting
The charge stems from an August 10, 2025, incident in which Jeffrey Baur allegedly shot at a vehicle in Burlington’s Old North End.
Burlington Man Likely Died From Hypothermia
Perry Thornley, 61, was found lying face down in the snow in Battery Park on the morning of January 8.
Migrant Justice Leader Charged With Human Smuggling
Jose Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz was detained by federal immigration authorities on his way to work Thursday morning.
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