Sarah Mearhoff
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Esther Charlestin will face Scott for governor
Gov. Phil Scott, the incumbent Republican, will face Democratic challenger Esther Charlestin, an educator and former selectboard member from Middlebury, in Vermont’s general election this November.
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Legislators override Gov. Scott 6 times
Last June, Vermont’s Democratic Legislature overrode a record five vetoes in a single day. On Monday, they one-upped themselves — but with an unexpected stumble. By 5:34 p.m.,…
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Scott says keep the lid on spending
In his budget address delivered to the Legislature on Tuesday, Republican Gov. Phil Scott once again implored lawmakers to refrain from increasing state taxes and fees on Vermonters,…
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Burlington mayor to step down after 12 years, eyes statewide office
Miro Weinberger told VTDigger that Vermont faces “major challenges,” including a drug crisis and a “deep, acute housing shortage” — issues that have particularly plagued Burlington during his…
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Elder floats a 2024 race for governor
Though more than a year away, Vermont’s 2024 gubernatorial election already has another prospective candidate.
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Legislature finishes productive season
With their approval of an $8.5 billion budget and the fall of the gavel last Friday at 8:23 p.m. and 11:31 p.m., respectively, the Vermont Senate and House…
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Governor signs reproductive protection bills
Against a national backdrop of ever-tightening restrictions on abortions and gender-affirming care, Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday signed two high-profile “omnibus” bills that seek to expand protections for…
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Vermont minimum wage set to rise
Vermont’s minimum wage will increase by 63 cents per hour on the first day of 2023, the Vermont Department of Labor announced last week.
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In run for U.S. House, Madden takes on ‘broken’ 2-party system
In a rare open race for Vermont’s lone seat in the U.S. House, Republican nominee Liam Madden is an unlikely contender.