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While lawmakers gear up to chart the future of public schools, some school-aged kids trade the classroom for the chambers to watch the start of the session.
Final Reading: First day of the Vermont Legislature brings back-to-school feel. Just ask the kids. - VTDigger
While lawmakers gear up to chart the future of public schools, some school-aged kids trade the classroom for the chambers to watch the start of the session.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:08 AM
While lawmakers gear up to chart the future of public schools, some school-aged kids trade the classroom for the chambers to watch the start of the session.
This legislative session will shape the future of Vermont’s schools under Act 73 and how the state responds to shifting federal funding.
Your starter kit for the 2026 Vermont legislative session - VTDigger
We’ve put everything you need to engage with statehouse lawmaking in one story, with links.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:56 PM
This legislative session will shape the future of Vermont’s schools under Act 73 and how the state responds to shifting federal funding.
The Senate Ethics Panel “did not find probable cause an ethical violation occurred” while Sens. Seth Bongartz and Scott Beck were negotiating education reform legislation last session.
Ethics complaints against senators with private school ties dismissed by Senate panel - VTDigger
The Senate Ethics Panel "did not find probable cause an ethical violation occurred" while Sens. Seth Bongartz and Scott Beck were negotiating education reform legislation last session.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The Senate Ethics Panel “did not find probable cause an ethical violation occurred” while Sens. Seth Bongartz and Scott Beck were negotiating education reform legislation last session.
The specter of rising property taxes, potentially declining tax revenue and unfinished work on education reform loomed over the first day of the session.
Clear theme emerges on opening day of Vermont's Legislature: Tough choices ahead - VTDigger
The specter of rising property taxes, potentially declining tax revenue and unfinished work on education reform loomed over the first day of the session.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The specter of rising property taxes, potentially declining tax revenue and unfinished work on education reform loomed over the first day of the session.
What to expect this year from VTDigger’s daily insider guide to the statehouse. #vtpoli
Final Reading: Here's your indispensable tool for surviving the 2026 legislative session - VTDigger
What to expect this year from VTDigger’s daily insider guide to the statehouse.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
What to expect this year from VTDigger’s daily insider guide to the statehouse. #vtpoli
Nolan formerly served as the top federal prosecutor in Vermont in the first Trump administration while Drescher has held that role in the second.
Gov. Phil Scott taps Christina Nolan and Michael Drescher for state’s highest court - VTDigger
Nolan formerly served as the top federal prosecutor in Vermont in the first Trump administration while Drescher has held that role in the second.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Nolan formerly served as the top federal prosecutor in Vermont in the first Trump administration while Drescher has held that role in the second.
OPINION — Michael Long writes, "Leveraging a “housing crisis” to scrap environmental protection or other community values makes no sense at all." #vtpoli
Michael Long: Streamlining housing permits shouldn’t sideline the public - VTDigger
Leveraging a “housing crisis” to scrap environmental protection or other community values makes no sense at all.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
OPINION — Michael Long writes, "Leveraging a “housing crisis” to scrap environmental protection or other community values makes no sense at all." #vtpoli
OPINION — Jerry Ward and John Bossange write, "Growth will inevitably continue in Vermont, but is growth something we want to promote or try to manage?" #vtpoli
Jerry Ward and John Bossange: Hijacking the abundance myth - VTDigger
Growth will inevitably continue in Vermont, but is growth something we want to promote or try to manage?
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January 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
OPINION — Jerry Ward and John Bossange write, "Growth will inevitably continue in Vermont, but is growth something we want to promote or try to manage?" #vtpoli
From her quiet studio, Kathy Chapman restores century-old church windows while nurturing a deeply personal art practice (via Community News Service).
Corinth studio offers a window into an artist’s life - VTDigger
From her quiet studio, Kathy Chapman restores century-old church windows while nurturing a deeply personal art practice.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
From her quiet studio, Kathy Chapman restores century-old church windows while nurturing a deeply personal art practice (via Community News Service).
Olympian Ben Ogden “just might be on the verge of taking American cross-country skiing where it hasn’t been before,” the New York Times recently reported. His hometown of Landgrove, population 177, knows how he got there.
U.S. Nordic skiing’s future is a Vermonter with a pioneering family past - VTDigger
Olympian Ben Ogden “just might be on the verge of taking American cross-country skiing where it hasn’t been before,” the New York Times recently reported. His hometown of Landgrove, population 177, kn...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Olympian Ben Ogden “just might be on the verge of taking American cross-country skiing where it hasn’t been before,” the New York Times recently reported. His hometown of Landgrove, population 177, knows how he got there.
“We’re coming back to the basic hierarchy of needs here,” said Rep. Theresa Wood, who chairs the House Committee on Human Services. #vtpoli
Eyeing cuts to federal support, Vermont lawmakers face tough decisions over food and heating assistance - VTDigger
“We're coming back to the basic hierarchy of needs here,” said Rep. Theresa Wood, who chairs the House Committee on Human Services.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
“We’re coming back to the basic hierarchy of needs here,” said Rep. Theresa Wood, who chairs the House Committee on Human Services. #vtpoli
U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro in a nighttime raid over the weekend. #vtpoli
Vermont’s congressional delegation condemns attack on Venezuela and capture of Maduro - VTDigger
U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro in a nighttime raid over the weekend.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro in a nighttime raid over the weekend. #vtpoli
It may be home to Ben & Jerry’s Factory Store, but the town’s last three dairy farms were driven out of business (via Community News Service).
Waterbury’s former dairy farm owners struggle to move on - VTDigger
It may be home to Ben & Jerry’s Factory Store, but the town’s last three dairy farms were driven out of business.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
It may be home to Ben & Jerry’s Factory Store, but the town’s last three dairy farms were driven out of business (via Community News Service).
John Benson will represent Orange County in the Senate and Val Taylor, of Mendon, will represent the Rutland-11 House district. #vtpoli
Two lawmakers appointed to fill Vermont House and Senate vacancies before session begins - VTDigger
John Benson will represent Orange County in the Senate and Val Taylor, of Mendon, will represent the Rutland-11 House district.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
John Benson will represent Orange County in the Senate and Val Taylor, of Mendon, will represent the Rutland-11 House district. #vtpoli
“Thank you for inspiring our nation,” the Vermont senator told the new mayor. #vtpoli
Bernie Sanders swears in Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor - VTDigger
“Thank you for inspiring our nation,” the Vermont senator told the new mayor.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
“Thank you for inspiring our nation,” the Vermont senator told the new mayor. #vtpoli
The wounded 18-year-old man was reported to be hospitalized in stable condition and also facing assault-related charges.
Ludlow police chief ID’d as shooter of man allegedly armed with knife in New Year’s Day incident - VTDigger
The wounded 18-year-old man was reported to be hospitalized in stable condition and also facing assault-related charges.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The wounded 18-year-old man was reported to be hospitalized in stable condition and also facing assault-related charges.
“There are no ceremonial offices right now,” Gray, a Democrat, said in an interview last week. “No one can afford to sit it out or stand on the sidelines.” #vtpoli
Molly Gray is running for Vermont lieutenant governor — again - VTDigger
“There are no ceremonial offices right now,” Gray, a Democrat, said in an interview last week. “No one can afford to sit it out or stand on the sidelines.”
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January 5, 2026 at 2:14 PM
“There are no ceremonial offices right now,” Gray, a Democrat, said in an interview last week. “No one can afford to sit it out or stand on the sidelines.” #vtpoli
OPINION — A.M. Derrendinger writes, "Start treating social media like cigarettes and every other addictive product on the market."
Opinion — A.M. Derrendinger: We need you to say 'No' to the gift you will regret having given
Start treating social media like cigarettes and every other addictive product on the market.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM
OPINION — A.M. Derrendinger writes, "Start treating social media like cigarettes and every other addictive product on the market."
OPINION — K. Thomas Randall writes, "Public service is measured by outcomes and community impact."
Opinion — K. Thomas Randall: Vermont’s public workforce didn’t disappear. It dispersed.
Public service is measured by outcomes and community impact.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
OPINION — K. Thomas Randall writes, "Public service is measured by outcomes and community impact."
These stories broke news, uncovered accountability gaps and captured moments that shaped public conversation across the state.
What VTDigger readers couldn’t stop reading in 2025 - VTDigger
These stories broke news, uncovered accountability gaps and captured moments that shaped public conversation across the state.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM
These stories broke news, uncovered accountability gaps and captured moments that shaped public conversation across the state.
“Sustained and consistent mixed-use or compact housing development will bring the TIF district into balance over the long run and result in higher overall annual revenues,” wrote Ilona Blanchard, the city’s community development director.
Officials say South Burlington needs growth for tax increment financing to succeed - VTDigger
“Sustained and consistent mixed-use or compact housing development will bring the TIF district into balance over the long run and result in higher overall annual revenues,” wrote Ilona Blanchard, the ...
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December 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“Sustained and consistent mixed-use or compact housing development will bring the TIF district into balance over the long run and result in higher overall annual revenues,” wrote Ilona Blanchard, the city’s community development director.
Data shows state workers are staying in their jobs. But critics argue the change is a waste of money and an unneeded burden.
Return-to-office critics warned of mass resignations. So far, they haven’t happened in Vermont. - VTDigger
Data shows state workers are staying in their jobs. But critics argue the change is a waste of money and an unneeded burden.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Data shows state workers are staying in their jobs. But critics argue the change is a waste of money and an unneeded burden.
Green Mountain shoppers feared change when the Aubuchon chain acquired a string of locally owned businesses. They didn’t expect the biggest shift would be the arrival of cats with their own timely fundraiser.
For many Vermont hardware stores, a new calendar year brings paws - VTDigger
Green Mountain shoppers feared change when the Aubuchon chain acquired a string of locally owned businesses. They didn’t expect the biggest shift would be the arrival of cats with their own timely fun...
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December 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Green Mountain shoppers feared change when the Aubuchon chain acquired a string of locally owned businesses. They didn’t expect the biggest shift would be the arrival of cats with their own timely fundraiser.
The online educational materials for students in grades 3-12 were created by members of the four groups recognized as Abenaki by Vermont’s state government.
New ‘American Abenaki’ curriculum, focused on Vermont, draws rebuke from Abenaki nations based in Quebec - VTDigger
The online educational materials for students in grades 3-12 were created by members of the four groups recognized as Abenaki by Vermont’s state government.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The online educational materials for students in grades 3-12 were created by members of the four groups recognized as Abenaki by Vermont’s state government.
The town’s conservation commission anticipates the work could cost roughly $25,000 to complete.
Charlotte wildlife corridor map up for revamp - VTDigger
The town's conservation commission anticipates the work could cost roughly $25,000 to complete.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The town’s conservation commission anticipates the work could cost roughly $25,000 to complete.