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Government & Politics

Gov. Scott signs Vermont’s midyear budget increase of $111 million

by Charlotte Oliver March 6, 2026, 6:03 pmMarch 7, 2026, 11:40 am

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Education, Inside VTDigger

Act 73 explained: 10 things to know about Vermont’s education reform law

by Libbie Sparadeo December 4, 2025, 3:11 pmDecember 4, 2025, 3:11 pm

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Government & Politics

After sweeping electoral losses, Senate Democrats are scheduled to elect their leaders this weekend

by Sarah Mearhoff November 14, 2024, 7:03 pmNovember 14, 2024, 7:04 pm

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Government & Politics

Election to spur shakeup on Vermont Legislature’s powerful money committees

by Shaun Robinson November 13, 2024, 6:24 pmNovember 13, 2024, 6:24 pm

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Government & Politics

A record number of Vermont voters cast ballots in last week’s election

by Sarah Mearhoff November 12, 2024, 7:14 pmNovember 12, 2024, 7:14 pm

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Then Again: Sometimes the legislature picks the governor

by Mark Bushnell October 6, 2024, 6:30 amOctober 6, 2024, 7:12 am

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Government & 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

Government & Politics, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Former Rutland, Burlington Rep. Curt McCormack dies at 72

by Shaun Robinson September 17, 2024, 8:15 pmSeptember 17, 2024, 8:17 pm

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‘Provider burden’ bill passes Senate, despite last-minute effort to pump the brakes

by Peter D'Auria April 26, 2024, 6:14 pmApril 26, 2024, 6:14 pm

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Education, Southern Vermont

Some Upper Valley school districts postpone budget votes amid changes in Vermont’s funding formula

by Valley News February 26, 2024, 12:44 pmFebruary 26, 2024, 12:44 pm

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Central Vermont, Government & Politics, Lamoille County, Regional

Floor no more? Elmore to decide future of voting

by News & Citizen October 29, 2023, 12:46 pmOctober 28, 2023, 7:45 pm

Matt Swenson: The cost of missed opportunities in legislative decision-making

by Opinion June 28, 2023, 7:10 amJune 27, 2023, 10:41 am

Don Keelan: The state of Vermont does not print money

by Opinion June 25, 2023, 7:07 amJune 22, 2023, 5:07 pm

Tristan Roberts: Blame is responsibility interrupted

by Opinion June 22, 2023, 7:07 amJune 21, 2023, 10:23 am