A multi-faceted bill working its way through the Vermont State House aims to ease the construction of new housing and the improvement of existing units.

State Treasurer Mike Pieciak assembled a task force to respond to what he called "the changing landscape at the federal level ...

The state's Dept. of Public Safety presented the bill to the legislature this session, and lawmakers are working on pieces of the sweeping bill.

Roughly one in six people serving in Vermont's state legislature also hold local elected office. The surprisingly large number of people in dual roles reflects not just electoral victories but ...

As the Vermont Legislature considers budget priorities, it is imperative that funding for civil legal aid be recognized as an essential investment in our state’s future. Justice should not ...

This year, things feel a bit slower, especially as the Legislature works through education reform and the implications of federal actions on Vermont. We are hearing that the session might extend into ...

The Department for Children and Families hasn’t presented its caseload in a way that allows the program to be evaluated, a Columbia University academic testified to Senate lawmakers.

Friday marked the midpoint of the Vermont legislative session, also known as “Crossover Day.” It’s a loose deadline for ...

The amendment still needs to be approved by the Vermont Legislature. The city tried to push through a similar change back in 2014, but it stalled in the State House. This time around, Burlington city ...

A key piece of the Legislature's global warming strategy could get shelved. Our Ike Bendavid reports on a bill to repeal the ...

This change would eliminate the need for the Vermont General Assembly to approve any City Council redistricting. The election area boundaries established in 2023 shall remain in effect for two ...

Vermont Democrats say they're willing to cut a proposed extension of the "hotel motel" program from the mid-year budget, but only if Gov. Phil Scott agrees to keep ...