Primary contests decided Tuesday

Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.

Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday announced a range of appointments to various boards and commissions that he made during the second quarter of 2026

Rep. Rob North notes the “wins” that were secured in the waning hours of the recently concluded Legislative session.

Rep. Rob North notes the “wins” that were secured in the waning hours of the recently concluded Legislative session.

Debates over wastewater infrastructure, land use, environmental policy and education reform are driving conversations about Vermont’s future.

The uprising over Act 181 is enabling tri-partisan collaboration to occur that will directly benefit Vermonters.

As the Legislature’s crossover date passed and more electric buses burst into flames, so are my hopes for solving Vermont’s affordability crisis during this legislative session.

“Act 73 itself does not close or consolidate any schools, but it will help us control education spending based on number of students.”

Act 73 itself does not close or consolidate any schools, but it will help us control education spending based on number of students.

After a two-week glide-path, Gov. Scott and Democrat and Republican leadership skillfully navigated the big H.454 Education bill home to a successful landing on Monday.

The last week of the legislative session was a fireworks grand finale of bills passing back and forth between House and Senate, punctuated with highs, lows, political intrigue, compromise, late-night negotiation and many satisfying resolutions.

As a boss of mine used to tell me, “It’s not an either or, it’s a yes and.” Healthcare costs are out of control AND our education system is in desperate need of reform.

Over the period of just a few miraculous days each spring, billions, if not trillions, of tiny leaves burst forth all around us, quickly becoming full-grown and clothing the naked winter trees in green splendor, all perfectly designed to drink in that nec … (read more)

With leaves springing, we are on the homestretch of the 2025 legislative season. With a bit more balance in the legislature, we accomplished some good but need to do more to improve affordability and public safety.

So far this year, the Vermont House has passed 65 bills. Some, including money bills, supported the necessary functions to keep our state running. A few nibbled at the edges of real problems that we struggle with. The rest are like a lukewarm cup of decaf … (read more)