Vermont politics
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$9B state budget passes hurdle in Vt. House
“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.…
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Vergennes officials field three applicants for open council seat
Former councilor Carson Harder-Hyde stepped down in early March, shortly after Town Meeting Day.
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New Orwell ATV law challenged
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.
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Where is Sen. Heffernan?
As an Addison County constituent, I was disappointed to see that Vermont Senator Steven Heffernan was absent for the Senate vote on Proposition 4 on March 11.
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Education reform effort hits home stretch in Legislature
Lawmakers are heading into the stretch run of the 2026 legislative session with a to-do list that includes major reform of the state’s education system.
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Birong won’t seek reelection in Addison-3
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…
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Campbell tabbed Ferrisburgh selectboard chair
The Ferrisburgh selectboard unanimously elected Christopher Campbell to lead the body during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night.
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Gov. Douglas pivots to health care reform
Middlebury’s James Douglas spent eight years managing the general health of the Green Mountain State as its 80th governor. He’s now leading a group advocating for the physical…
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Shoreham Democrat announces House bid
Jonathan Hescock has served Shoreham as a planner, library trustee and historical society member. Last week he began a one-year term as town moderator. And if things go…
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Hooper, Cash take leadership roles
Boards governing the county’s shire town and Middlebury-area schools both elected new leaders this week without competition or controversy.
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Vermont targeted for Medicaid fraud by GOP
Vermont is the target of the latest federal probe into Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.
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Op ed: Bernie’s message of wealth inequality still rings true
The story of Bernie Sanders’s rise from couch-surfing, penniless single dad to mayor of Burlington, the U.S. Senate and presidential politics is both familiar and astonishing.