Vermont Politics

In the last hour

Vermont Legislature passes landmark education reform bill after a messy final day VTDigger02:40

Joining a growing nationwide movement, Vermont lawmakers ban phones in school Vermont Public Radio02:26

Vermont Legislature adjourns 2025 session after weeks of debate on education reform VTDigger02:19

In the last 2 hours

TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Delivers Adjournment Address Vermont Governor (Press Release)01:46

Vermont Legislature passes landmark education reform, despite fierce dissent Vermont Public Radio01:35

Earlier today

Final Reading: A sweeping election bill gets new life in the Vermont Senate VTDigger00:28

In the last 6 hours

Vermont Senate passes education reform bill with majority of Democrats in opposition VTDigger23:10 16-Jun-25

Vermont lawmaker is relocating to Canada, resigning her seat VTDigger23:06 16-Jun-25

In the last 8 hours

Longtime Montpelier city manager to exit after 30 years VTDigger21:04 16-Jun-25

Vermont lawmakers give final approval to nearly $14 million in tax cuts Vermont Public Radio20:09 16-Jun-25

Yesterday

Attorney General Clark Announces $7.4 Billion Nationwide Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sacklers Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)17:08 16-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

Thousands in Vermont turn out to protest Trump policies Vermont Public Radio13:02 15-Jun-25

Pro-Trump gathering at Statehouse ends in frosting fiasco VTDigger01:43 15-Jun-25

Vermont joins 11 other states in suing the Trump administration over EV rules Vermont Public Radio23:41 13-Jun-25

Key Vermont lawmakers strike deal on sweeping education reform Vermont Public Radio23:38 13-Jun-25

Getting Answers: How much are lawsuits against Trump costing Vermonters? WCAX.com, Vermont22:33 13-Jun-25

Attorney General Clark Supports Lawsuit to Protect Job Corps Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)20:24 13-Jun-25

It’s not Bernie Sanders’s Vermont anymore Washington Examiner10:45 13-Jun-25

Legislative leaders want a deal on education reform. The rank-and-file have misgivings Vermont Public Radio22:53 12-Jun-25

Map: See where Trump-related protests are happening in Vermont this weekend VTDigger21:51 12-Jun-25

Vermont’s big protests come with big price tags VTDigger21:11 12-Jun-25

Montpelier council approves committee to bolster sanctuary city policies VTDigger21:01 12-Jun-25

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Attack on Clean Vehicles Program Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)18:07 12-Jun-25

Vermont Opposes Trump’s Military Deployment in California in Court Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)15:24 12-Jun-25

Data privacy bill stalls in Montpelier Vermont Public Radio10:10 12-Jun-25

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 11, 2025 Vermont Governor (Press Release)22:05 11-Jun-25

Vermont Conversation: As Vermonters go hungry, the Trump administration threatens cuts to food assistance VTDigger21:17 11-Jun-25

Vermont joins multistate lawsuit to protect 23andMe users’ private genetic information VTDigger18:24 11-Jun-25

Attorney General Clark Issues Guidance for Vermonters on Immigration Enforcement Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)16:51 11-Jun-25

Father Sues Newspaper for Not Adequately Covering Son's Basketball Games Reason14:12 11-Jun-25

Gov. Scott vetoes bill that would allow Vermont judiciary supervisors to unionize VTDigger21:04 10-Jun-25

Vermont Enters Legal Fight to Protect Genetic Information in 23andMe Bankruptcy Case Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)19:18 10-Jun-25

Vt. Attorney General joins lawsuit to stop reversal of Biden-era gun policy WCAX.com, Vermont03:21 10-Jun-25

In the last month

Vermont groups working to understand scope of Trump travel ban WCAX.com, Vermont22:25 9-Jun-25

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 9, 2025 Vermont Governor (Press Release)21:36 9-Jun-25

In treatment for cancer, former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy urges Congress to step up Vermont Public Radio20:07 9-Jun-25

Granville Resident Charged with Aggravated Assault with a Weapon Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)19:54 9-Jun-25

A new law opens up unpaid leave for Vermont workers VTDigger12:02 9-Jun-25

Democrats Merkley and Balint file bill to nullify Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders Advocate.com11:05 7-Jun-25

Trump’s most sweeping travel ban yet draws anxiety, criticism in Vermont VTDigger00:03 7-Jun-25

Federal judge protects AmeriCorps volunteers in Vermont and 22 other states from Trump cuts VTDigger23:02 6-Jun-25

As ‘Kids Code’ awaits action from Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, lawmakers put other data privacy bills on ice for the year VTDigger21:31 6-Jun-25

One week after reaching an impasse, education reform talks are still on ice Vermont Public Radio21:14 6-Jun-25

Hoping to protect kids from Big Tech, Vermont lawmakers pass ‘Kids Code’ bill Vermont Public Radio22:29 5-Jun-25

‘Sloppy and insensitive language’: Rep. Becca Balint walks back migrant labor comment after online backlash VTDigger21:56 5-Jun-25

Attorney General Clark Settles with Private Parking Operator for Misleading “Citations” Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)15:07 5-Jun-25

Anti-abortion advocates drop federal lawsuit against Vermont after lawmakers nix language targeting crisis pregnancy… VTDigger12:17 5-Jun-25

Democrat savaged for saying Trump must allow in migrants or there will be 'no one to wipe our… MailOnline00:42 5-Jun-25

Thousands of Vermonters could lose food benefits as Congress weighs cuts Vermont Public Radio22:22 4-Jun-25

Dem Rep. Balint: Need Migrants 'Around to Wipe Our A**' NewsMax19:24 4-Jun-25

Final Reading: In the Vermont Legislature, it’s now a game of hurry up and wait VTDigger23:50 3-Jun-25

Democrats thwart efforts to dismantle Clean Heat Standard WCAX.com, Vermont21:19 3-Jun-25

Middlebury Resident Arrested for Luring a Child and Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Materials Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)21:46 2-Jun-25

Orwell Resident Arrested for Lewd or Lascivious Conduct with a Child Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)21:36 2-Jun-25

Vermont lawmakers reject proposal to allow cannabis growers to sell directly to consumers Vermont Public Radio21:10 2-Jun-25

Statehouse adjournment delayed as education debate rages on Vermont Public Radio11:20 31-May-25

Facing an ‘existential threat,’ a Vermont business helped take on Trump’s tariffs Boston Globe11:07 31-May-25

With education bill at an impasse, Vermont Legislature kicks the can on adjournment VTDigger05:49 31-May-25

Election bill falters at 11th hour after Senate president ties its fate to Burlington gun bill he backed VTDigger02:45 31-May-25

Vt. officials respond to Trump administration’s ‘sanctuary city’ threats WCAX.com, Vermont22:02 30-May-25

Immigration officials detain 10 construction workers in Newport VTDigger18:37 30-May-25

Inaugural ‘Vermont Attorney General’s Award for Academic Excellence in Domestic Violence Response’ Awarded to Trooper… Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)17:25 30-May-25

Final Reading: Vermont Senate weighs new drug price caps as adjournment deadline looms VTDigger00:39 30-May-25

A federal court ruled against Trump’s tariffs in two lawsuits. Vermont was central to both. VTDigger23:41 29-May-25

How gentrification is killing the bus: California’s rising rents are pushing out commuters East Bay Times17:29 29-May-25

Judge: Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos was unlawfully detained by ICE The Washington Times19:47 28-May-25

Trump administration cancels $23M for Vermont ‘Tech Hub’ WCAX.com, Vermont19:40 28-May-25

Vermont's community radio stations get state funding for disaster response work Vermont Public Radio10:01 28-May-25

Final Reading: Vermont House passes bill aimed at protecting ‘X’ gender option on driver’s licenses VTDigger00:00 28-May-25

Trump administration cancels nearly $24 million semiconductor grant awarded to Vermont partnership under Biden-era… VTDigger23:53 27-May-25

Senate lawmakers advance flood recovery bill, but still 'so much work to do' Vermont Public Radio22:28 27-May-25

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - May 27, 2024 Vermont Governor (Press Release)21:48 27-May-25

Vhcb among local organizations reeling from Trump’s Americorps cuts WCAX.com, Vermont21:07 27-May-25

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Memorial Day Vermont Governor (Press Release)13:45 26-May-25

Divided lawmakers keep housing bill hobbling toward finish line Vermont Public Radio01:41 24-May-25

Final Reading: Vermont lawmakers consider a proposal that could impact long-running Tunbridge trail dispute VTDigger00:27 24-May-25

Facts Matter: There is a Path to Educational Transformation that Works for Students and Taxpayers Vermont Governor (Press Release)21:29 23-May-25

Capitol Recap: Climate policy grinds to a standstill in Montpelier Vermont Public Radio21:16 23-May-25

House committee moves ahead with public trails bill, even as lawsuit inches forward in court Vermont Public Radio20:05 23-May-25

Final Reading: Meet ChatVT, the state of Vermont’s homemade AI chatbot VTDigger23:53 22-May-25

Vermont Senate looks to House language, rather than its own, on education reform package VTDigger23:53 22-May-25

Vermont Supreme Court hears legal spat between state auditor and Vermont attorney general VTDigger21:51 22-May-25

Gov. Phil Scott signs Vermont lawmakers’ 2026 state budget proposal into law VTDigger20:19 22-May-25

Young Nicaraguan family who came to Vermont legally make shocking decision in wake of Trump… MailOnline16:31 22-May-25

Book details Fmr. Pres. Biden health in office WCAX.com, Vermont11:45 22-May-25

Action Taken on Legislation by Governor Phil Scott - May 21, 2025 Vermont Governor (Press Release)20:18 21-May-25

Hartland Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)18:55 21-May-25

Sen. Phil Baruth on the state budget, property taxes, and the Trump Administration Vermont Public Radio15:34 21-May-25

Lawsuit Tracker: Vermont's role in multiple lawsuits against Trump administration WCAX.com, Vermont04:13 21-May-25

Sanders knocks Democrat establishment's strategic use of 'identity politics' to vilify Bernie… Fox News01:32 21-May-25

Final Reading: It’s T-minus 2 weeks until the Vermont Legislature plans to adjourn. What’s left to do? VTDigger00:15 21-May-25

Vermont delegation, municipalities take action to uphold the right to due process VTDigger23:34 20-May-25

Richford Resident Charged with Medicaid Fraud Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)20:32 20-May-25

Vermont senator wants Trump pressure on Israel to end 'catastrophic' Gaza blockade NPR16:45 20-May-25

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - May 19, 2025 Vermont Governor (Press Release)20:49 19-May-25

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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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