Vermont is writing laws on artificial intelligence

Lawmakers succeeded in drawing lines around acceptable AI uses, but saw one bill vetoed.

Update: ICE arrests roofers at work in Cornwall

The property owner was never shown a warrant or told by agents why they were there.

Primary contests decided Tuesday

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

Opinion: Two strong choices for Addison County are Hardy and Sessions

“Please join me in voting for Ruth and Hannah on August 11 and again on November 3.”

Senator Hardy says Molly Gray has the skills and a proven record

“Please join me in voting for Molly Gray for lieutenant governor.”

Sessions tops field in 2026 campaign funds

Sessions is involved in a five-way race for two seats in the state Senate representing Addison County, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore.

Vergennes Pride grows in its fourth year

“Joy is an act of resistance, and I think that’s really what’s needed right now.” — Shiloh Lawrence

Legislative Report: My concerns are sincere

Heffernan says “My comments were never about denying anyone fairness, dignity, or respect.”

Legislative Report: State spending and natural resources part of Legislature’s final push

Debates over education reform, budget priorities, taxes, public lands and ethics oversight are shaping the final stretch of Vermont’s legislative session.

Clarification to Sen. Ruth Hardy’s response to Paul Ralston

The Independent inadvertently allowed certain representations by Hardy that criticized New Haven resident Paul Ralston.

Legislative Report: We’re balancing land-use and housing priorities

Legislative Report by Sen. Ruth Hardy, D-Middlebury

Opinion: Sen. Hardy explains her side on tax law change proposal

Now is not the time to add pressure to property taxes or the state budget.

Legislative Report: Lawmakers pushed bills forward at Crossover

Friday was Crossover at the State House, the day when bills must pass out of their original committees in the House and Senate in order to cross over to the other chamber this session.

Legislative Report: The Senate is working on education, health care and more

Our work last year to reduce health care costs has had a measurable impact, slowing the growth in health insurance rates. Unfortunately, many people did not benefit from these decreases due to the elimination of federal health insurance subsidies.

Legislative Report: Vt. Senate busy with Supreme Court, solar & more

“This week, the Senate passed two important bills to protect residents from federal actions in Vermont.”

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