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‘A once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Housing infrastructure program kicks off this month - VTDigger 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 th...

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.

Final Reading: Those sketchy, too-good-to-be-true ticket sites? They are — and some lawmakers want them gone. - VTDigger Scams are costing the state’s event venues tens of thousands of dollars.

Scams are costing Vermont’s event venues tens of thousands of dollars.

Vermont’s pagans find comfort and creativity in new surge of interest in witchcraft - VTDigger Contemporary paganism is on the rise nationwide — and Vermont’s witches say it’s taken root here as well.

Contemporary paganism is on the rise nationwide — and Vermont’s witches say it’s taken root here as well.

The rise and fall and rise of Vermont-schooled skier Mikaela Shiffrin - VTDigger 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 Olympi...

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 - VTDigger 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.

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 (via The Other Paper).

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Lawsuit claims Burlington underrepresents Republicans on voter registration board  - VTDigger 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.

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.

Hundreds gather at Upper Valley ‘ICE Out for Good’ actions over the weekend - VTDigger 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.

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.

How Vermont pays for schools — and how it might change - VTDigger With lawmakers planning major changes to the state’s education finance system this year, here’s what you need to know.

With lawmakers planning major changes to the state’s education finance system this year, here’s what you need to know.

Judge denies bail in deadly vehicle chase despite report blaming Rutland police - VTDigger The ruling Monday means Tate Rheaume will remain behind bars while the murder case against him is pending.

The ruling Monday means Tate Rheaume will remain behind bars while the murder case against him is pending.

VTDigger thanks readers for supporting our year end member drive - VTDigger More than 3,300 members helped sustain independent journalism and supported critical community programs across Vermont.

More than 3,300 members helped sustain independent journalism and supported critical community programs across Vermont.

New federal funds to help Vermont keep up with rapid changes to child care and Pre-K - VTDigger Building Bright Futures Director Morgan Crossman called the funding “critical” in a year when state lawmakers face especially tough budgeting decisions.

Building Bright Futures Director Morgan Crossman called the funding “critical” in a year when state lawmakers face especially tough budgeting decisions.

Signed, sealed, delayed: Montpelier Post Office struggles with long wait times — again - VTDigger The Montpelier post office is facing a staffing shortage on four of its delivery lines.

The Montpelier post office is facing a staffing shortage on four of its delivery lines.

Drought cost Vermont farmers $15.9M  - VTDigger The majority of Vermont farmers claim 2025 was the worst drought they’d ever seen. Now, agricultural advocates are asking the state to fiscally support farmers facing climate extremes.

The majority of Vermont farmers claim 2025 was the worst drought they’d ever seen. Now, agricultural advocates are asking the state to fiscally support farmers facing climate extremes.

Activists target ICE digital surveillance site in Williston - VTDigger Over the last two months, activists have increased their actions against an ICE office in the White Cap Business Park.

Over the last two months, activists have increased their actions against an ICE office in the White Cap Business Park.

Senators interrogate Vermont Supreme Court nominee about prosecuting on behalf of Trump - VTDigger “I was doing my job even though it was unpopular,” said Michael Drescher, the former top federal prosecutor in the state for the last year.

“I was doing my job even though it was unpopular,” said Michael Drescher, the former top federal prosecutor in the state for the last year.

Vermont school bus companies are hard to come by. The lack of competition is causing transportation costs to rise. - VTDigger Private equity firms have in recent years bought out some of the few school transportation companies available to school districts, sparking worries among advocates.

Private equity firms have in recent years bought out some of the few school transportation companies available to school districts, sparking worries among advocates. #vted

Vermont Conversation: Cartoonist Alison Bechdel on hope, humor, and 'waking up' in dark times - VTDigger “Who can draw when the world is burning?” the Vermont author asks in her new graphic novel, "Spent."

“Who can draw when the world is burning?” the Vermont author asks in her new graphic novel, “Spent.”

Ryan McLaren, former aide to Peter Welch, enters lieutenant governor race - VTDigger The Essex Junction resident will face one-time Lt. Gov. Molly Gray in the Democratic primary for the state’s second highest office.

Ryan McLaren, a former aide to U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced a campaign to be the state’s next lieutenant governor on Thursday. #vtpoli

Champlain Valley schools face federal investigation over transgender athlete policy - VTDigger Student and advocacy groups are pushing back on what they see as further federal attacks on trans youth.

Vermont’s largest school district is being investigated under federal allegations that it has violated laws surrounding transgender student athletes’ participation in sports. #vted

Candidates to lead Vermont National Guard say they’d resign if facing unlawful order - VTDigger Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder and Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler are running for the post as some guard members are deployed under a controversial Trump administration directive.

Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder and Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler are running for the post as some guard members are deployed under a controversial Trump administration directive.

Vermont organizations merge accessible recreation and conservation goals in ‘first-of-its-kind’ outdoor center in Rochester - VTDigger “We hope it's a space for everybody and all the populations of people that we serve. We could do some really fun and creative adventure and learning there,” Vermont Adaptive’s executive director said.

“We hope it’s a space for everybody and all the populations of people that we serve. We could do some really fun and creative adventure and learning there,” Vermont Adaptive’s executive director said.

Final Reading: Facing growing uncertainty, Vermont food assistance leaders seek new funds. Lawmakers say money is tight. - VTDigger The head of the House agriculture committee said that while hunger is “becoming more and more critical,” he’s constantly reminded there’s “not a lot of wiggle room” in this year’s budget.

The head of the House agriculture committee said that while hunger is “becoming more and more critical,” he’s constantly reminded there’s “not a lot of wiggle room” in this year’s budget.

Vermont's top economists say state revenue on track despite fears of downgrade - VTDigger Their report Friday details state revenue collections and pressures over the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, which started last July.

The economists tasked with diagnosing Vermont’s fiscal health every six months kept their top-line revenue estimates almost unchanged in a new report to a panel of lawmakers and Gov. Phil Scott on Friday. #vtpoli

BlueCross BlueShield’s new CEO takes over as insurer faces federal and statewide challenges - VTDigger Beth Roberts said she wants to establish a better relationship with Vermont’s largest hospital and work on changing the state’s status as home to some of the highest health care costs.

Beth Roberts said she wants to establish a better relationship with Vermont’s largest hospital and work on changing the state’s status as home to some of the highest health care costs.

Lawmakers take up stopgap funding for Section 8 housing vouchers  - VTDigger The $5 million proposal would staunch the loss of housing vouchers this year, but is much less than housing authorities had requested.

The $5 million proposal would staunch the loss of housing vouchers this year, but is much less than housing authorities had requested.

Final Reading: It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s ‘unidentified anomalous phenomena’ Vermont lawmakers want to investigate - VTDigger Vermont should prepare for a future with more mysterious objects in the sky, one lawmaker argues.

Vermont should prepare for a future with more mysterious objects in the sky, one lawmaker argues.

Hartford justice center helps people get on their feet after prison - VTDigger “We all make mistakes, and that doesn’t mean you can’t change,” said Kitty O’Hara, the longest-serving volunteer at the Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center.

“We all make mistakes, and that doesn’t mean you can’t change,” said Kitty O’Hara, the longest-serving volunteer at the Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center (via the Valley News).

Capping a historic career, Stratton-trained skier Jessie Diggins is anything but retiring - VTDigger “If there’s a way I can make a difference, then I want to try,” the nation’s most-decorated cross-country racer says in advance of her fourth and final Olympics.

“If there’s a way I can make a difference, then I want to try,” the nation’s most-decorated cross-country racer says in advance of her fourth and final Olympics.

Hinesburg and new police union agree to three-year contract - VTDigger The contract lays out a pay schedule that starts with a base wage of $34 an hour, putting the Hinesburg department relatively in line with other Chittenden County police forces.

The contract lays out a pay schedule that starts with a base wage of $34 an hour, putting the Hinesburg department relatively in line with other Chittenden County police forces (via The Citizen).