Peter D'Auria, Author at VTDigger

A group of people stand closely together in discussion near a wooden podium in a formal indoor setting.

‘How is this not price-gouging?’: Hospital drug markups spark legislation, anger

by Peter D'Auria May 26, 2025, 6:53 am

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Meet ChatVT, the state of Vermont’s homemade AI chatbot

by Peter D'Auria May 22, 2025, 6:36 pmMay 22, 2025, 6:36 pm

A person with a beard and wearing a cap sits in a chair, hands folded. Steps and a white wall are in the background.

Youth in Vermont custody have been physically restrained hundreds of times in recent years

by Peter D'Auria May 22, 2025, 6:55 am

A woman speaking at a podium with microphones in front of her, with several people in the background.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Lawmakers encourage, but don’t require, health facilities to reduce spending

by Peter D'Auria May 16, 2025, 6:30 pm

A man in a suit and tie sits attentively at a conference table with other individuals blurred in the foreground and background.

Health insurers ask to increase health plan premiums, amid rising health care costs

by Peter D'Auria May 13, 2025, 4:49 pmJune 6, 2025, 11:18 am

Six people sit around a cluttered wooden table in an office, with laptops, papers, and a window in the background.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Telehealth companies pitch Vermont senators on youth mental health apps

by Peter D'Auria May 8, 2025, 7:00 pmMay 8, 2025, 7:00 pm

A man in a suit and tie sits attentively at a conference table with other individuals blurred in the foreground and background.

Financial struggles have pushed Vermont’s largest health insurer to the brink

by Peter D'Auria May 7, 2025, 1:34 pmJune 6, 2025, 11:34 am

A courtroom with a judge and officials present. A person appears on multiple screens via video call. American and state flags are visible.

Mental health agency declined to respond to calls before double homicide, lawsuit says

by Peter D'Auria May 5, 2025, 5:30 pmMay 5, 2025, 5:30 pm

A man with a ponytail, wearing a white shirt, sits in a courtroom flanked by two other people.

How a high-profile Vermont murder case fell apart

by Peter D'Auria April 28, 2025, 6:35 pmApril 28, 2025, 6:35 pm

A woman in glasses speaks at a podium with microphones from various news outlets. Two men in suits stand in the background near an American flag.

Government & Politics

State employees union president accuses department of retaliation, secretly filming her during meeting

by Peter D'Auria April 24, 2025, 6:13 pmApril 24, 2025, 6:13 pm

A person holds a sign reading "Where will our patients go?" during an outdoor protest with others nearby.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Lawmakers press health care leaders on cost savings

by Peter D'Auria April 23, 2025, 6:30 pmApril 24, 2025, 4:25 pm

A man in a suit speaks at a podium in a formal meeting room with red curtains, surrounded by seated people, some using laptops.

Vermont Legislature passes bill to erase medical debt

by Peter D'Auria April 22, 2025, 6:56 pmApril 23, 2025, 9:51 am

A red brick building with arched windows, a clock tower, and a ramp leading to the entrance under a partly cloudy sky.

Lamoille County Sheriff’s deputy placed on leave over conversation with defendant in murder trial

by Peter D'Auria April 17, 2025, 10:08 pmApril 18, 2025, 12:19 pm

A man sits indoors at a desk, resting his chin on his hand and looking ahead thoughtfully, with another person blurred in the foreground.

Seth Brunell reaches plea deal in death of Fern Feather with no additional prison time

by Peter D'Auria April 17, 2025, 6:46 pmApril 17, 2025, 6:50 pm