Lake Champlain fully freezes for the first time in 7 years

Frigid temperatures have caused Lake Champlain to fully freeze for the first time since March 2019.

Farmworkers could face declining wages in Vermont

Vermont farmworkers could earn significantly lower wages this year under new federal rules.

Trump’s new requirements could cause thousands of Vermonters to lose food assistance

New federal work requirements limiting eligibility for the nation’s largest food assistance program will take effect for many in Vermont on March 1.

Rep. Becca Balint warns state may be ‘in the crosshairs’ of Trump

Balint told VTDigger’s The Vermont Conversation that Trump’s retribution can take many forms.

How Donald Trump reshaped Vermont in just 1 year

What’s different in politics, immigration, health care and social services, the economy, education and climate policy.

Postal Services changes delay Vt. mail

How two quiet USPS changes are reshaping delivery in Vermont; critics say changes could ripple outward — delaying bills, legal mail, prescriptions and mail-in ballots.

Vt. Senate considers bill to unmask ICE

Senators in the Judiciary Committee are hashing out a bill that could stop law enforcement officers — including federal agents operating in Vermont — from masking while also weathering a potential lawsuit from the feds.

Scott outlines ‘disciplined’ $9.4 billion budget

The budget Gov. Scott proposed to state lawmakers is about 3% larger than the current year.

How Vermont pays for schools — and how it might change

With lawmakers planning major changes to the state’s education finance system this year, here’s what you need to know.

Vermont sees increase in flu as cases around the country surge

State health officials say it’s not too late to get a vaccine to protect against the worst impacts of the illness.

Dean says young people should lead politics

Dean is repeating his longtime calls for the Democratic party to seed the grassroots by coordinating and contributing to local and state organizing.

Trump cuts $62 million in Vt. solar incentives

The federal government killed a program that was designed to reduce the cost of electricity for low-income Vermonters by installing millions of dollars’ worth of solar energy across the state.

Was the No Kings Day protest the largest in Vt. history?

An estimated 42,000 Vermonters attended last month’s No Kings Day protests, organizers said, making it one of the biggest one-day demonstrations in state history. 

Historic education bill passes — with many loose ends

The Vermont Legislature on Monday passed the year’s landmark education reform package, setting in motion years of transformation to the state’s public school and property tax systems.

Thousands of Vermonters join national protest against Trump

Vermonters turned out in force around the state Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings Day” protests, championing myriad causes but generally united behind opposing President Donald Trump.

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