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Final Reading: New website aims to help Vermont’s Statehouse press corps VTDigger23:56 15-Jan-25
Vermont Conversation: What comes next after losing the most Democratic seats in the U.S.? Sen. Phil Baruth & Rep. Jill… VTDigger20:53 15-Jan-25
Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Passing of Former Governor Tom Salmon Vermont Governor (Press Release)18:22 15-Jan-25
Tom Salmon, governor behind ‘the biggest political upset in Vermont history,’ dies at 92 VTDigger01:53 15-Jan-25
In the last 7 days
Final Reading: New committees take over jurisdiction of Vermont’s IT systems VTDigger23:41 14-Jan-25
New group of power players will lobby for housing policy in Montpelier VTDigger22:30 14-Jan-25
Biden administration awards $23M for Vermont ‘Tech Hub’ WCAX.com, Vermont22:24 14-Jan-25
Biden administration announces $23M for Vermont ‘Tech Hub’ WCAX.com, Vermont15:47 14-Jan-25
Attorney General Clark Releases Top 10 Scams of 2024 Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)15:19 14-Jan-25
Citing discrimination, Vermont immigrants push for fair housing legislation VTDigger22:56 13-Jan-25
Washington County Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)21:50 13-Jan-25
In Vermont, a mayoral Muzzle for silencing the police and freezing out the press; plus, media notes Media Nation19:12 13-Jan-25
Outgoing PM Trudeau rejects Trump’s '51st state' idea in farewell interview: 'I suggested… The Times of India12:40 13-Jan-25
Justin Trudeau Suggested Trade With Trump: Canada for One of These States The Tribune, California00:35 13-Jan-25
'Not funny anymore': Trump backed off Canada when Trudeau suggested trading California The Raw Story18:51 12-Jan-25
Trudeau asked Trump for California, Vermont to curb annexation talks CTV News Calgary01:00 11-Jan-25
Low-income households lose rental vouchers as Burlington Housing Authority anticipates funding cuts VTDigger22:26 10-Jan-25
Justin Trudeau says he suggested trading 'Vermont or California' when Trump floated annex CBS Austin20:43 10-Jan-25
Burlington, Vermont mayor hosts third public safety forum WAMC18:43 10-Jan-25
Trudeau says he suggested trading ‘Vermont or California’ in meeting with Trump The Hill18:06 10-Jan-25
Trudeau says Trump didn't find his joke about a trade for Vermont or California funny The Province, British Columbia15:52 10-Jan-25
‘California in exchange’: Trudeau says he once made a counteroffer to Trump Hindustan Times15:22 10-Jan-25
Final Reading: Senate leaders move into offices old and new(ish) VTDigger23:48 9-Jan-25
Committee leadership in the Vermont Senate sees major overhaul VTDigger23:36 9-Jan-25
FULL TEXT: Gov. Phil Scott’s 2025 inaugural address VTDigger21:39 9-Jan-25
Vermont State of the State Address C-Span (Video)21:09 9-Jan-25
TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Delivers 2025 Inaugural Address Vermont Governor (Press Release)20:47 9-Jan-25
In 5th inaugural address, Gov. Phil Scott says housing and education reform are year’s top priorities VTDigger20:37 9-Jan-25
WATCH LIVE: Phil Scott’s 2025 inaugural address VTDigger19:46 9-Jan-25
Burlington, Vermont Democrats choose candidates for Town Meeting Day election WAMC17:45 9-Jan-25
Republican John Rodgers formally elected Vermont’s next lieutenant governor VTDigger17:22 9-Jan-25
Lawmakers elect Republican John Rodgers as lieutenant governor Vermont Public Radio15:59 9-Jan-25
Watch or listen live: Gov. Phil Scott's inaugural address Vermont Public Radio10:04 9-Jan-25
Republicans to assume greater committee leadership in the Vermont House this year VTDigger00:11 9-Jan-25
Final Reading: New Vermont lawmakers take on their first day VTDigger00:11 9-Jan-25
In the last month
Vermont to receive $68M for long-term disaster recovery VTDigger22:19 8-Jan-25
PHOTOS: Lawmakers return to Montpelier for the 2025 legislative session Vermont Public Radio20:39 8-Jan-25
Jill Krowinski reelected Vermont House speaker, overcoming challenge by Laura Sibilia VTDigger17:15 8-Jan-25
Vermont House Speaker Jill Krowinski reelected to leadership, fending off challenge Vermont Public Radio16:46 8-Jan-25
Governor Phil Scott Appoints Zachary Harvey to the House of Representatives Vermont Governor (Press Release)15:05 8-Jan-25
4 issues to watch during this year's Vermont legislative session Vermont Public Radio10:08 8-Jan-25
Final Reading is back for Vermont’s 2025 legislative session VTDigger02:30 8-Jan-25
Vermont officials tout positive trends for major state pension funds VTDigger02:30 8-Jan-25
Essex Junction Resident Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)19:36 7-Jan-25
Urgency over energy policy builds in Montpelier as climate mandates loom Vermont Public Radio10:02 7-Jan-25
After November election, Republicans will have more say in Montpelier Valley News00:07 7-Jan-25
Outgoing Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman says he expects Vermont lawmakers will affirm John Rodgers’ victory in special vote… VTDigger23:12 6-Jan-25
US Attorney for Vermont Nikolas Kerest announces resignation ahead of Donald Trump presidency VTDigger21:40 6-Jan-25
After tough election cycle, leader of Vermont Democratic Party to step down VTDigger21:40 6-Jan-25
The women reliving January 6 while preparing for Trump's return The 19th19:31 6-Jan-25
US attorney for Vermont to step down ahead of Trump inauguration WCAX.com, Vermont19:20 6-Jan-25
Lawsuit Challenges Vermont Climate Program Reason17:01 6-Jan-25
A significant number of legislators tell VTDigger they back Laura Sibilia’s bid for speaker of the Vermont House VTDigger23:01 3-Jan-25
Phil Baruth faces a Republican challenge for top spot in the Vermont Senate Vermont Public Radio21:18 3-Jan-25
Former Maple Ridge Employee Sentenced for Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)14:38 2-Jan-25
With few paths for climate action, Vermont Democrats consider changes to state’s landmark climate law VTDigger14:29 2-Jan-25
Vermont becomes first state sued over climate fund law Washington Examiner12:19 1-Jan-25
Burlington short-term rental ruling appealed to Vermont Supreme Court VTDigger22:18 31-Dec-24
Governor Phil Scott Announces Appointments to the Newly Created Land Use Review Board Vermont Governor (Press Release)20:44 30-Dec-24
New Vermont laws for Jan. 1: Minimum wage, town ethics, electric vehicle fee and more Vermont Public Radio21:10 26-Dec-24
Vermont secretary of state wants new power to crack down on fraud Vermont Public Radio14:12 24-Dec-24
Peter Welch, Becca Balint back government funding package, with Bernie Sanders against VTDigger22:30 23-Dec-24
Vermonters can get insurance coverage for colon cancer screening at a younger age starting Jan. 1 Vermont Public Radio10:03 23-Dec-24
As Congress backs flood control projects in Vermont and other states, major disaster relief hangs in the balance VTDigger22:38 20-Dec-24
Burlington to open emergency shelter ahead of extreme cold VTDigger21:57 20-Dec-24
Vermont State Police Troopers Justified in Non-Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)19:08 20-Dec-24
VTANG Airman Represents Vermont at White House for Joining Forces Defense Visual Information Distribution Service15:43 20-Dec-24
Vermont’s motel program turns away hundreds for lack of space, ahead of single-digit temps VTDigger22:12 19-Dec-24
Vermont faces first lawsuit related to anti-global warming law Vermont Public Radio22:49 18-Dec-24
Vermont’s congressional delegation votes against major federal defense bill VTDigger22:49 18-Dec-24
‘A wild imbalance’: Lawmakers unlikely to tackle tenant law in 2025 VTDigger22:22 17-Dec-24
Is Vermont's EV charging program stuck in park? Vermont Public Radio01:04 17-Dec-24
Welch weighs in on Trump cabinet picks WCAX.com, Vermont23:00 16-Dec-24

      
            
      
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Vermont is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Vermont is represented by two U.S. Senators and one U.S. Representative. One Senator, Peter Welch, is a Democrat and the other, Bernie Sanders, is an independent. The House Representative is also a Democrat. Vermont has a Republican governor, Phillip Scott, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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