Lawsuit claims Burlington underrepresents Republicans on voter registration board
The city’s motion to dismiss argues that the state statute cited applies only to boards of civil authority and claims the Board for Registration of Voters is not one.
‘A once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Housing infrastructure program kicks off this month
The Community and Housing Infrastructure Program allows municipalities and developers to borrow money for infrastructure for a housing development — and then use the property tax revenue boost from the new homes to help pay back the debt.
Judge denies bail in deadly vehicle chase despite report blaming Rutland police
The ruling Monday means Tate Rheaume will remain behind bars while the murder case against him is pending.
Montpelier council chooses next city manager after months-long search
Kelly McNicholas Kury comes to the position with over a decade of municipal governance experience in Pitkin County, Colorado, where she most recently served as county commissioner. She is due to start Feb. 17.
How Vermont pays for schools — and how it might change
With lawmakers planning major changes to the state’s education finance system this year, here’s what you need to know.
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Vermont’s pagans find comfort and creativity in new surge of interest in witchcraft
Contemporary paganism is on the rise nationwide — and Vermont’s witches say it’s taken root here as well.
Signaling or substance? Vermont lawmakers propose restrictions on ICE, but enforcement is questionable.
Lawmakers have already sought to restrict immigration arrests at courthouses. Other states have attempted additional restrictions with varying success.
Rep. Casey Toof, Vermont House’s No. 2 Republican, to resign
The St. Albans Town representative has a new job, and a larger family, which he said contributed to his decision to step down.
Citing damning report of police actions, attorney calls for release of suspect in crash that killed Rutland officer
“(I)t is now beyond dispute that the initiation and conduct of the pursuit leading to the fatal crash was unlawful and conducted in violation of applicable statutes, rules, and policies,” the attorney’s filing stated.
Hundreds gather at Upper Valley ‘ICE Out for Good’ actions over the weekend
The events were among over 1,000 vigils and protests scheduled across the country to grieve the death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minnesota last week.
Young Writers Project: ‘Can we be friends?’
This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Can we be friends?” by Abigail Ulager, 16, of Hinesburg. Artwork is “A Moment’s Pause,” by Bradee Traverse, 17, of West Rutland.
The rise and fall and rise of Vermont-schooled skier Mikaela Shiffrin
Fourteen months after crashing at the 2024 Killington World Cup, the Burke Mountain Academy graduate turned most-winning Alpine racer in history is again ascending — just in time for her fourth Olympics.
Student-charged bill would give voting rights on school boards
Although the idea may be new to Vermont, it’s not entirely unheard of in the country, said Rep. Leanne Harple, D-Glover, a member of the House Committee on Education.
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It’s not all about taxes, stupid
Education transformation is about building the best education system in the U.S.
Stevie Paquette: When ethics are questioned, Vermonters deserve answers — not sponsored narratives
Palestinians have the right to exist, return, thrive and live with full human dignity.
Benjamin Brickner: Vermont’s cost crises are connected. Our solutions should be, too.
Vermont confronts each cost crisis separately, even as they amplify one another and squeeze budgets year after year. What Vermont needs now is a change in mindset.
Michael Long: Streamlining housing permits shouldn’t sideline the public
Leveraging a “housing crisis” to scrap environmental protection or other community values makes no sense at all.
Final Reading: Those sketchy, too-good-to-be-true ticket sites? They are — and some lawmakers want them gone.
Scams are costing the state’s event venues tens of thousands of dollars.
State issues probation to Bennington program caring for people with intellectual disabilities
Due to cited safety concerns and inadequate staff training, United Counseling Service has until March to address the issues in its group living homes.
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Final Reading: House tax chair weighs potential revenue losses due to Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
“Our wealth divide has done nothing but grown,” said Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, who expressed particular concern at some corporate taxes loosening.
