Legislature 2025 – VTDigger

A student in a red shirt raises their hand in a classroom while others work at their desks.

Gov. Phil Scott has signed Vermont’s education bill into law. Here’s what happens next.

by Corey McDonald July 1, 2025, 3:46 pmJuly 2, 2025, 9:23 am

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Government & Politics

Complaints allege Vermont senators with private school ties violated ethics rules during education bill negotiations

by Corey McDonald June 30, 2025, 12:37 pmJuly 1, 2025, 1:29 pm

A man sits at a desk signing a document while a group of people stand around him in a room decorated with portraits and a large window.

Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott signs $13.5 million tax credit package benefiting low-income workers, families, retirees and veterans

by Ethan Weinstein June 25, 2025, 4:13 pmJune 25, 2025, 4:13 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: That’s all, folks, for Vermont’s 2025 legislative session

by Shaun Robinson June 17, 2025, 6:30 pmJune 17, 2025, 5:58 pm

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Government & Politics

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

by Shaun Robinson June 16, 2025, 9:00 pmJune 16, 2025, 11:17 pm

A man in a gray suit and glasses stands among seated people in a formal setting with white columns in the background.

Government & Politics

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

by Shaun Robinson June 16, 2025, 7:16 pmJune 19, 2025, 12:27 pm

Several people sit at a conference table reviewing documents, with video screens and remote participants visible in the background.

Legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Scott strike deal on education reform for lawmakers to consider next week

by Ethan Weinstein June 13, 2025, 6:54 pmJune 13, 2025, 6:55 pm

A red "EMERGENCY" sign with a right-pointing arrow is mounted on the brick exterior of a hospital building.

Gov. Phil Scott signs into law 2 bills to address Vermont’s high health care costs

by Habib Sabet June 12, 2025, 6:35 pmJune 13, 2025, 1:44 pm

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Government & Politics

A new law opens up unpaid leave for Vermont workers

by Charlotte Oliver June 9, 2025, 6:51 amDecember 17, 2025, 9:32 am

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Government & Politics

As ‘Kids Code’ awaits action from Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, lawmakers put other data privacy bills on ice for the year

by Habib Sabet June 6, 2025, 4:15 pmJune 6, 2025, 4:37 pm

Government & Politics

Final Reading: In the Vermont Legislature, it’s now a game of hurry up and wait

by Shaun Robinson June 3, 2025, 6:30 pmJune 3, 2025, 6:22 pm

A man in a suit and tie sits at a table with glasses resting on his head, holding his hand to his face as if shielding his eyes.

Government & Politics

With education bill at an impasse, Vermont Legislature kicks the can on adjournment

by Shaun Robinson and Ethan Weinstein May 31, 2025, 12:34 amMay 31, 2025, 12:37 am

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Government & Politics

Election bill falters at 11th hour after Senate president ties its fate to Burlington gun bill he backed

by Shaun Robinson May 30, 2025, 9:31 pmMay 30, 2025, 9:36 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: Lawmakers get further apart, not closer, on details of ed bill

by Ethan Weinstein May 30, 2025, 6:49 pmMay 30, 2025, 6:58 pm