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Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott appoints 2 new leaders of state environmental departments

by Ethan Weinstein July 10, 2025, 2:35 pmJuly 10, 2025, 2:35 pm

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Government & Politics

Caledonia County State’s Attorney Jessica Zaleski to step down later this month

by Ethan Weinstein July 8, 2025, 6:09 pmJuly 8, 2025, 6:10 pm

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After stalled development, VTSU scraps dental therapy program that never materialized

by Ethan Weinstein July 1, 2025, 5:23 pmJuly 1, 2025, 5:23 pm

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Government & Politics

Internal communications reveal Vermont prisons’ frustrations working with ICE

by Ethan Weinstein June 28, 2025, 7:01 amJune 30, 2025, 9:24 am

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Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott signs $13.5 million tax credit package benefiting low-income workers, families, retirees and veterans

by Ethan Weinstein June 25, 2025, 4:13 pmJune 25, 2025, 4:13 pm

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Vermont’s plans for secure youth facility are up in the air after Vergennes proposal withdrawn

by Ethan Weinstein and Charlotte Oliver June 17, 2025, 4:38 pmJune 18, 2025, 12:45 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont Legislature passes landmark education reform bill after a messy final day

by Ethan Weinstein June 16, 2025, 9:21 pmJune 16, 2025, 9:21 pm

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Vermont Senate passes education reform bill with majority of Democrats in opposition

by Ethan Weinstein June 16, 2025, 6:03 pmJune 16, 2025, 6:03 pm

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Legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Scott strike deal on education reform for lawmakers to consider next week

by Ethan Weinstein June 13, 2025, 6:54 pmJune 13, 2025, 6:55 pm

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Government & Politics

Essex County public defender, judge must vacate offices amid courthouse renovations

by Ethan Weinstein June 9, 2025, 5:49 pmJune 11, 2025, 12:18 pm

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Government & Politics

With education bill at an impasse, Vermont Legislature kicks the can on adjournment

by Shaun Robinson and Ethan Weinstein May 31, 2025, 12:34 amMay 31, 2025, 12:37 am

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: Lawmakers get further apart, not closer, on details of ed bill

by Ethan Weinstein May 30, 2025, 6:49 pmMay 30, 2025, 6:58 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: As lawmakers hash out differences on education, Gov. Phil Scott’s presence looms large

by Ethan Weinstein May 28, 2025, 6:30 pmMay 28, 2025, 6:39 pm

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Despite discomfort, Senate committee advances landmark education bill, setting up clash with House

by Ethan Weinstein May 16, 2025, 3:57 pmMay 20, 2025, 1:48 pm