Aly Richards launches bid for Vermont governor

Aly Richards, who led a lobbying group that won major increases to public child care funding in Vermont during the past decade, announced her bid for governor on Monday.

The unusual, monthslong wait for this year’s federal Community Service Block Grant funds comes amid a push from the Trump administration to eliminate the program from the federal budget.

Winooski’s superintendent told senators in February that the policy was about being prepared for worst-case scenarios.

Now that Act 181 is law, its consequences are coming into focus.

One hundred and fifty years ago, on April 14, 1876, at the dedication of the Freedman’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., and at a delicate moment of possibility for a nation in dire need of healing in the aftermath of the savageries of our Civil War, Frederi … (read more)

It’s not just the ketchup on the wall now; it’s the blood on the ground and on the hands of this administration. Christy Alger Orwell  

Recently, ICE has raided and invaded Vermont. Last month, for example, agents chased someone into a home on Dorset Street, then, after waiting for a warrant, ultimately broke down the door to apprehend those inside. After the chase, people gathered to pro … (read more)

The ANWSD board member is the first democrat to announce a bid representing Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham and part of New Haven.

The progressive lawmakers announced a new bill on Wednesday that would ban new construction of these centers until the passage of federal legislation that places restrictions on AI.

No Kings 3 was the largest mass mobilization and rally in our country’s history.

How do you spell “neutral,” Matt Birong?

“Does it make sense to save your own life if you can’t save your children’s?”

“I think we want to take care of Vermonters and minimize harm to Vermonters as much as we can — within a limited budget, that is.” — Rep. Robin Scheu, D-Middlebury

A citizen’s petition triggers a chance to toss the new law at a special town meeting Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Orwell Firehouse.

Birong, who chairs the House Committee on Government Operations & Military Affairs, said during a recent phone interview that he’s found service in the Legislature rewarding, but is now — at age 48 — planning the next phase of his professional and public … (read more)