Vermont News
Senate President Baruth Won’t Seek Reelection
Baruth said 20 years of public service, including nearly 16 in the Senate, made now the right time for him to step aside.
Burlington Company Helps Topple Trump’s Tariffs
The CEO of Terry Precision Cycling called the Supreme Court decision a “great moment for America and small companies.”
Judge Releases Steven Tendo From ICE Custody
Tendo was detained by immigration agents in Shelburne earlier this month and was being held in New Hampshire pending deportation.
News Quiz: What animal was confirmed to be rabid after it bit a resident in Strafford?
Answer this question and seven others in out new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
‘Hank’ Harder Named as New Vermont Guard Leader
Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder was elected to the top military post.
Owner to Give Away Former Green Mountain College Campus
Raj Bhakta wants to give away the 115-acre property he purchased in 2020 for $5 million. The new owner must adhere to Bhakta’s vision.
Activists Demand Welch Reverse His Vote on Federal Forests Bill
Members of Standing Trees are upset that Sen. Peter Welch voted in favor of the Fix Our Forests Act. They hope to change his mind.
Vermont’s School Enrollment Is Dropping at an Alarming Rate
The demographic drop-off in public schools has led to a steep rise in the cost of educating Vermont’s children and, in turn, higher property taxes, prompting…
Progressives Hope to Gain Power on Burlington City Council
Democrats’ advantage on the body has allowed them to pass measures over objections from the Progressives, who hold just five of 12 seats.
As Insurers Drop Weight-Loss Drug Coverage, Vermonters Lose Access
The popular and growing class of drugs help people lose weight. But insurers say they are simply too costly to cover.
New Book Teaches Civil Discourse to Heal a Fractured Nation
In Beyond the Politics of Contempt, three authors from across the political spectrum offer practical ideas for building positive relationships in troubled times.
The Goddard Spark Brings Eclectic Courses Back to Plainfield Campus
Classes on leadership, resistance, community organizing and the progressive ideals of “Star Trek” embody the spirit of defunct, alternative Goddard College.
An Abenaki Gift to Burlington Will Remain in Limbo
The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi want to erect a new statute in the city’s Battery Park to replace one of Chief Greylock. But the issue has proven controversial.
Judge Drops Deportation Proceedings Against Mohsen Mahdawi
An immigration judge has terminated the removal proceedings against Mahdawi, who was detained in April.
Savu Sauna to Open Burlington Bathhouse
The couple who own the company said the success of their stand-alone saunas has allowed them to build a brick-and-mortar location in Burlington.
Burlington Mayor Issues Executive Order on ICE Preparations
The order outlines the role city agencies and law enforcement would play in the event of an ICE enforcement surge.
House Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaint From Vermont Abenaki
The five-member panel rejected allegations by leaders of Vermont’s Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi that Rep. Troy Headrick had violated House ethics rules.
Cabot Cheese Plant Fined $60,000 for Environmental Violations
The largest cheese plant in Vermont has made upgrades to address its wastewater permit issues.
Bill Would Require AI Disclaimer on Deceptive Campaign Ads
The bill would require a disclosure that misleading ads were created with artificial intelligence.
Vermont Senate Advances Two Signature Immigration Bills
The bills would ban law enforcement officers in Vermont from wearing masks in most cases and protect against civil arrests in “sensitive locations.”
Green River Dam and Reservoir Would Remain Intact Under Deal
Key to the settlement is the state regulators rethinking rules around hydro dams.
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