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Author Archives: Sarah Mearhoff

Previously VTDigger's statehouse bureau chief.

A man in a white shirt extends his right hand with a statue of a granite sculptor in the background under a clear sky.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Government & Politics, Washington County

Phil Scott says Vermont is ‘moving in the wrong direction.’ Can he change course?

by Sarah Mearhoff October 30, 2024, 6:43 amOctober 29, 2024, 5:29 pm
Two professionals in a serious discussion; a middle-aged woman with curly hair and a man with white hair and beard, both appear focused and concerned.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Southern Vermont, Windham County

Windham County independent launches rare challenge for Vermont House speakership against Jill Krowinski

by Sarah Mearhoff October 22, 2024, 8:10 pmOctober 22, 2024, 8:21 pm
Two photos of men in suits having conversations. The man on the left has dark hair and a blue patterned tie. The man on the right has gray hair, a mustache, and an American flag-themed tie, holding documents.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Only one statewide incumbent was out-raised by his challenger last month

by Sarah Mearhoff October 4, 2024, 5:35 pmOctober 4, 2024, 7:54 pm
Two photos of men in suits having conversations. The man on the left has dark hair and a blue patterned tie. The man on the right has gray hair, a mustache, and an American flag-themed tie, holding documents.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

At VTDigger debate, lieutenant gubernatorial candidates highlight differences in personality more than politics

by Sarah Mearhoff October 1, 2024, 11:30 pmOctober 23, 2024, 4:33 pm
A person in a dark suit speaks at a podium with a microphone, standing against a cloudy sky background.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Northeast Kingdom

Phil Scott is campaigning harder than he has in years — but not for himself

by Sarah Mearhoff September 29, 2024, 8:11 amSeptember 30, 2024, 12:57 pm
A person walks through a mud-filled street in front of a damaged house with debris scattered around, following a storm in a small town.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont delegation backs short-term spending deal but criticizes lack of additional disaster aid

by Sarah Mearhoff September 26, 2024, 6:44 pmSeptember 26, 2024, 6:44 pm
A dentist checks a young patient's teeth.
Posted inEducation

New graduate school would bring dozens of dentists-in-training to Vermont by 2027

by Sarah Mearhoff September 20, 2024, 5:02 pmSeptember 20, 2024, 5:02 pm
A high brick wall topped with coiled barbed wire under a bright sunny sky.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

In heated meeting, lawmakers hear about working conditions at Vermont’s prisons

by Sarah Mearhoff September 18, 2024, 6:02 pmSeptember 18, 2024, 6:02 pm
A close up of an older man wearing glasses.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Government & Politics, Regional

Peter Welch and Vermont doctors tout new Medicare bill to increase payments to primary care

by Sarah Mearhoff September 16, 2024, 6:23 pmSeptember 16, 2024, 7:20 pm
A washed-out road next to a swollen stream after heavy rainfall, with sections of the pavement collapsed into the water. Dense trees surround the area.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Environment, Lamoille County, Regional

Joe Biden approves major disaster declaration for late June storms in Lamoille County

by Sarah Mearhoff September 12, 2024, 1:06 pmSeptember 13, 2024, 9:07 am
A white fuel truck in a snowy wooded area.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

A national conservative lobbying group is piping up in Vermont politics — and Democrats are crying foul

by Sarah Mearhoff September 10, 2024, 6:31 pmSeptember 12, 2024, 9:03 am
A legislative assembly in session, with members seated at desks arranged in a semi-circle inside a large, ornate chamber with red curtains, wooden furniture, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

This election season, 7 first-time House candidates face no opposition 

by Sarah Mearhoff September 5, 2024, 3:49 pmSeptember 6, 2024, 9:44 am
A person with light-colored hair reaches into a tote bag hanging on a wall rack with clothes, viewed through a partially obstructed angle.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

House Ethics Panel provided ‘restorative justice’ response to legislator’s bag-soaking scheme

by Sarah Mearhoff August 29, 2024, 5:08 pmAugust 29, 2024, 5:08 pm
Road closed sign and orange cones block access to a street severely damaged by a sinkhole in a residential area.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

FEMA gets to work helping Vermont recover from remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl

by Sarah Mearhoff August 28, 2024, 6:40 pmAugust 28, 2024, 6:40 pm

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