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Vermont House advances data protections for people who use genetic testing sites

by Shaun Robinson February 24, 2026, 6:30 pmFebruary 24, 2026, 6:32 pm

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Final Reading, Government & Politics

Why people incompetent to stand trial could receive treatment in Vermont’s prisons

by Charlotte Oliver February 19, 2026, 6:30 pmFebruary 19, 2026, 6:16 pm

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Government & Politics

Signaling or substance? Vermont lawmakers propose restrictions on ICE, but enforcement is questionable.

by Ethan Weinstein January 9, 2026, 6:52 amJanuary 9, 2026, 9:13 am

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Vermont state legislators: Big Tech doesn’t want you to know what’s happening to your kids online. We do.

by Opinion June 1, 2025, 7:12 amMay 30, 2025, 10:45 am

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Government & Politics

Vermont Senate approves 2026 budget proposal, but legislators expect to cut spending further amid Gov. Phil Scott’s criticism

by Shaun Robinson May 1, 2025, 6:40 pmMay 1, 2025, 6:40 pm

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Central Vermont, Government & Politics, Regional, Washington County

Senate advances budget tune-up with funding to extend emergency shelter protections

by Shaun Robinson February 25, 2025, 6:47 pmFebruary 25, 2025, 6:47 pm

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Vermont Supreme Court dismisses senators’ lawsuit over education secretary as ‘moot’

by Ethan Weinstein February 14, 2025, 11:46 amFebruary 14, 2025, 11:46 am

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Government & Politics

‘A wild imbalance’: Lawmakers unlikely to tackle tenant law in 2025

by Carly Berlin December 17, 2024, 5:07 pmDecember 17, 2024, 5:11 pm

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Government & Politics

As many lose motel housing, 91 lawmakers demand more shelters, state of emergency

by Carly Berlin October 1, 2024, 6:18 pmOctober 14, 2024, 2:29 pm

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Judge signals quick decision in education secretary lawsuit, with Vermont Supreme Court likely to weigh in

by Ethan Weinstein September 26, 2024, 12:53 pmSeptember 27, 2024, 12:44 pm

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Government & Politics

Can a veteran journalist unseat one of three senators he used to report on?

by Corey McDonald July 28, 2024, 8:56 amJuly 29, 2024, 12:55 pm

To fund lawsuit over education secretary, senators sought donations

by Ethan Weinstein June 24, 2024, 4:44 pmJune 25, 2024, 9:13 am

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Government & Politics

2 Vermont senators sue Gov. Phil Scott over Zoie Saunders ‘interim’ appointment

by Sarah Mearhoff June 20, 2024, 11:12 amJune 20, 2024, 1:47 pm

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Government & Politics

Lawmakers override Phil Scott’s veto of overdose prevention center bill

by Peter D'Auria June 17, 2024, 12:46 pmSeptember 5, 2024, 4:11 pm