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Yesterday
Detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont, judge rules PBS Online23:52 18-Apr-25
Final Reading: Vermont Senators prepare resolution calling for ‘warm and cooperative relations’ with Canada VTDigger23:43 18-Apr-25
Judge says detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont ABC News23:23 18-Apr-25
Tufts student challenging immigration arrest must be moved to Vermont, judge rules Jerusalem Post23:11 18-Apr-25
Judge Orders Tufts Student Detained By ICE To Be Brought To Vermont HuffPost (US)22:55 18-Apr-25
Whitingham Resident Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)21:34 18-Apr-25
Vermont Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington to step down VTDigger20:30 18-Apr-25
A New England attorney is pursuing legal action after being held at the Vermont-Canadian border New Hampshire Public Radio20:24 18-Apr-25
Welch: Trump cuts will undermine local USDA Rural Development offices WCAX.com, Vermont19:28 18-Apr-25
Vermont, Mohsen Mahdawi, and Mountains of Useful Idiots Beyond the great divide (Weblog)12:00 18-Apr-25
Final Reading: Lawmakers learn it’s expensive to be incarcerated in Vermont VTDigger00:00 18-Apr-25
In the last 7 days
After immigration judge denied their request, Rümeysa Öztürk’s attorneys ask judge to order her return to Vermont VTDigger22:59 17-Apr-25
Burlington mayor provides updates on citywide safety and health issues WAMC17:33 17-Apr-25
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fires Back As 'Trump Country' Banner Flown Over Packed Rally HuffPost (UK)07:15 17-Apr-25
Final Reading: Vermont Senate looks to bolster protections for kids whose parents face immigration enforcement VTDigger23:47 16-Apr-25
Attorney for detained Tufts student on why her deportation case is unconstitutional NPR23:34 16-Apr-25
Gov. Phil Scott: ‘The best interest’ of detainees will guide decision on state agreement with federal immigration… VTDigger22:46 16-Apr-25
Vermont Conversation: Trump’s immigration crackdown comes to Vermont VTDigger22:36 16-Apr-25
Scott says lawmakers' push to undermine federal deportation policy could hurt detainees Vermont Public Radio22:11 16-Apr-25
Facing threats from feds, Burlington mayor doubles down on ‘sanctuary’ status WCAX.com, Vermont21:02 16-Apr-25
‘The town loved him’: Palestinian student detained in Vermont forged deep connections in the… Boston Globe14:28 16-Apr-25
Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos Boston Globe05:19 16-Apr-25
Final Reading: What does the Portuguese Olympic Committee have to do with the State of Vermont? VTDigger23:43 15-Apr-25
Snapchat sued in connection with Vermont child sexual abuse case VTDigger23:03 15-Apr-25
Following Trump’s anti-DEI funding threat, Vermont certifies compliance — with a big asterisk Vermont Public Radio23:02 15-Apr-25
Vermont lawmakers want state-owned prisons off limits to federal immigration authorities Vermont Public Radio22:59 15-Apr-25
Statement from Governor Phil Scott Regarding the Detention of Mohsen Mahdawi Vermont Governor (Press Release)21:47 15-Apr-25
Vermont Senate leaders urge Gov. Phil Scott to terminate state agreement with federal immigration officials VTDigger21:31 15-Apr-25
Bridport Resident Charged with Second-Degree Murder Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)20:49 15-Apr-25
A Palestinian activist expecting a US citizenship interview is arrested instead by ICE in Vermont The Columbian, Washington16:39 15-Apr-25
A Palestinian activist expecting a final interview for U.S. citizenship was arrested by ICE in Vermont PBS Online16:00 15-Apr-25
US judge weighs whether he has jurisdiction of Turkish student's case Daily Sabah12:36 15-Apr-25
Palestinian activist expecting a U.S. citizenship interview, arrested by ICE instead The Washington Times04:58 15-Apr-25
Another pro-Palestine Columbia protestor detained by ICE, Sanders and Dems outraged Fox News02:40 15-Apr-25
Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview CBS News00:51 15-Apr-25
Trump Administration Arrests Palestinian Activist Who Condemned Anti-Semitism on ’60 Minutes’ Mediaite00:47 15-Apr-25
Bernie Sanders makes surprise appearance at Coachella amid ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour VTDigger23:31 14-Apr-25
Permanent resident who helped lead Columbia’s pro-Palestinian protests arrested in Vermont Boston Globe22:17 14-Apr-25
Judge hears arguments in case of detained Tufts student; State Dept. reportedly found no links… Boston.com21:37 14-Apr-25
Tourism businesses on edge as Canadian visitors say 'au revoir' to Vermont Vermont Public Radio21:24 14-Apr-25
Federal judge in Vermont considers whether he has jurisdiction of detained Tufts University student’s case PBS Online20:27 14-Apr-25
Lawyers asking for Tufts student detained by ICE to be released in hearing CBS News14:59 14-Apr-25
Vermont hearing on motion to dismiss Tufts student’s petition for release scheduled for Monday Boston Globe11:47 14-Apr-25
Bernie Sanders opens for Clairo at Coachella, gets booed at Trump mention| Watch Hindustan Times05:53 13-Apr-25
Orange County Republican finds his footing in Montpelier Valley News17:17 12-Apr-25
Final Reading: Vermont leaders pan GOP-led federal voter ID bill VTDigger00:17 12-Apr-25
In the last month
Capitol Recap: With shaky support, an education reform bill passes the House Vermont Public Radio23:38 11-Apr-25
Six public school districts in N.H. and Vt. join lawsuit to challenge Trump’s anti-Dei… Boston Globe21:43 11-Apr-25
Statement from Governor Phil Scott on House Passage of H.454 Vermont Governor (Press Release)20:15 11-Apr-25
Former Vermont Caregiver Sentenced for Neglect, Voyeurism, and Fraud Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)20:02 11-Apr-25
Bill offers incarcerated fathers equal parenting support VTDigger12:14 11-Apr-25
Final Reading: Lawmakers consider whether to keep some intoxicated Vermonters out of prisons VTDigger03:16 11-Apr-25
Trump’s immigration enforcement casts shadow over Vt. housing discrimination bill Vermont Public Radio22:53 10-Apr-25
Vermont is at war with a Christian school over transgender athletes Washington Examiner21:48 10-Apr-25
Vt. tourism officials say Trump’s Canada rhetoric taking a hit on visitation WCAX.com, Vermont21:25 10-Apr-25
Georgia Resident Convicted for Unlicensed Nursing in Vermont Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)18:17 10-Apr-25
Five takeaways from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ town hall on CNN Boston Globe03:50 10-Apr-25
Final Reading: Lawmakers ponder overlapping authorities over county courthouses VTDigger23:49 9-Apr-25
Trump executive order calls out Vermont for its climate policies Vermont Public Radio22:56 9-Apr-25
Vermont lawmakers say Trump trade policy has 'wounded us economically' Vermont Public Radio22:46 9-Apr-25
Trump executive order targets Vermont’s first-in-the-nation ‘climate superfund’ VTDigger22:08 9-Apr-25
Vt. climate change laws caught in crosshairs of Trump executive order WCAX.com, Vermont22:01 9-Apr-25
Lawmakers look to expand unpaid time off VTDigger21:57 9-Apr-25
Vermont Conversation: Journalist Garrett Graff on the rise of authoritarianism and how Covid changed Vermont VTDigger21:37 9-Apr-25
Trump order seeks to boost coal, crack down on Vermont climate law WCAX.com, Vermont17:25 9-Apr-25
Vermont Supreme Court Associate Justice Karen Carroll set to retire in August VTDigger15:41 9-Apr-25
Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Importance of Rising Above National Rhetoric Vermont Governor (Press Release)15:22 9-Apr-25
Vermonters Turned Out in Droves to Vent Anger Toward Trump Seven Days15:21 9-Apr-25
Vermont's Junior Senator Talks Tariffs, Taxes and Trump Seven Days15:21 9-Apr-25
Stephen A. Smith Suggests Growing Influence Of Bernie Sanders And AOC In Democratic Party Fuels … The Daily Caller23:57 8-Apr-25
House Democrats present their version of education funding and property tax reform VTDigger23:41 8-Apr-25
Trump’s election order ‘a solution in search of a problem,’ says Vt. secretary of state WCAX.com, Vermont22:38 8-Apr-25
Shelburne lawmaker has a cheaper plan for the Bennington Battle Monument Vermont Public Radio21:50 8-Apr-25
Vermont Agency of Education walks back request that school districts report compliance with President Trump’santi-DEI… Valley News21:46 8-Apr-25
Office space real estate takes a further hit amid lease terminations by feds VTDigger12:13 8-Apr-25
Vt. Education Secretary Zoie Saunders told schools to sign Trump’s anti-DEI pledge — and then reversed herself Vermont Public Radio10:07 8-Apr-25
Vermont ed officials ask districts to comply with Trump Dei order WCAX.com, Vermont22:34 7-Apr-25
Vermont Agency of Education asks school districts to certify compliance with Trump Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ban VTDigger15:38 7-Apr-25
Tracking changes to federal funds in Vermont under the Trump administration Vermont Public Radio10:11 7-Apr-25
From every corner of Vermont, thousands protest Trump Vermont Public Radio13:08 6-Apr-25
Thousands of people protest Trump presidency at rallies around Vermont VTDigger23:42 5-Apr-25
Vermonters Turn Out to Protest Trump, Musk Seven Days21:18 5-Apr-25
Vermont Humanities loses all of its federal funding under latest Trump cuts Vermont Public Radio20:30 5-Apr-25
Final Reading: Vermont’s ‘climate superfund’ comes with complications VTDigger00:00 5-Apr-25
State plans to fix fewer roads next year as transportation revenues slow VTDigger23:40 4-Apr-25
Judge blocks Trump admin's bid to move Tufts student case to Louisiana; sends it Vermont Fox News23:39 4-Apr-25
Phil Scott once again vetoes mid-year spending bill over motel program extension VTDigger22:49 4-Apr-25
Capitol Recap: Trump’s Washington is beginning to disrupt assumptions in Montpelier Vermont Public Radio22:39 4-Apr-25
States including Vermont sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution Vermont Public Radio20:56 4-Apr-25
Judge orders case of detained Tufts student to be heard in Vermont CBS News20:19 4-Apr-25
‘A despicable company’: Vermonters protest proposed Amazon facility in Essex VTDigger19:14 4-Apr-25
Final Reading: Year after year, lawmakers consider Vermont’s continued use of out-of-state prisons VTDigger23:44 3-Apr-25
Vermonters Gear Up for Multiple Trump Protests on Saturday Seven Days23:31 3-Apr-25
Vermont Supreme Court’s chief justice, attorneys speak out against threats to rule of law VTDigger23:23 3-Apr-25
What do Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ mean for Vermont? VTDigger23:06 3-Apr-25
Federal government slashes staffers at critical heating program for Vermont VTDigger22:53 3-Apr-25
State treasurer estimates Trump tariffs will cost Vt. households over $1B annually WCAX.com, Vermont20:55 3-Apr-25
Trump pandemic aid clawback could leave Vermont schools with millions in unreimbursed expenses Vermont Public Radio19:40 3-Apr-25
Businesses worry Trump tariffs will shrink Vermont's nearly $2B global export market Vermont Public Radio19:40 3-Apr-25
Vermont protests against Trump presidency see rising participation VTDigger19:00 3-Apr-25
Lamoille Residents Charged with Medicaid Fraud Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)16:08 3-Apr-25
Legislative lawyer calls Phil Scott’s executive order on motels unconstitutional VTDigger22:39 2-Apr-25
House lawmakers approved a state budget — but it relies on federal funds that could be cut Vermont Public Radio18:44 2-Apr-25
Turkish student detained by ICE moved to Vermont before judge’s order, government says Los Angeles Times18:02 2-Apr-25
Tufts PhD student was transported to Vermont after arrest in Massachusetts by immigration officials, court records show VTDigger17:13 2-Apr-25
Final Reading: Some important changes to your favorite Vermont Statehouse newsletter VTDigger23:45 1-Apr-25
University of Vermont leaders address concerns over Trump Administration policies and actions WAMC23:18 1-Apr-25
Trump pulls New York Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador Vermont Public Radio21:21 1-Apr-25
Trump’s tariff war with Canada could deal a major blow to New England’s print newspapers.… Boston Globe16:02 1-Apr-25
Vermont’s refugee agencies weather increasing federal funding cuts and freezes VTDigger23:43 31-Mar-25
Governor Phil Scott Announces Leadership Appointments Vermont Governor (Press Release)20:06 31-Mar-25
US state of Vermont approves pro-Taiwan resolution Taiwan News12:54 29-Mar-25
A beloved library that united the U.S. and Canada faces new border restrictions The Columbian, Washington12:09 29-Mar-25
Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low WHYY02:46 29-Mar-25
Who is Bernie Sanders' supportive wife of 37 years, Jane O'Meara Sanders? She first locked eyes with the Vermont-based… South China Morning Post23:45 28-Mar-25

      
            
      
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