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Vermont’s Human Rights Commission seeks funding to sustain its work amid federal cuts - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: Taxing the rich, juggling jurisdiction and a week long break.

Also in Final Reading: Taxing the rich, juggling jurisdiction and a week long break.

Vermonter John Caldwell, father of US cross-country skiing, dies at age 97 - VTDigger The 1952 Olympian literally wrote the book on his lifelong passion with a trailblazing how-to guide deemed “the bible of the sport.”

The 1952 Olympian literally wrote the book on his lifelong passion with a trailblazing how-to guide deemed “the bible of the sport.”

Open doors no more: Vermont Statehouse to close some public entrances, add daily screening - VTDigger The change to a single point of entry, along with screening by X-ray machine and metal detector wand, is new for the people’s house.

The change to a single point of entry, along with screening by X-ray machine and metal detector wand, is new for the people’s house.

Rutland City’s hectic mayoral race packed with write-in candidates - VTDigger Despite ongoing debate about the process, Rutland City will elect its next mayor by write-in voting next Tuesday.

Despite ongoing debate about the process, Rutland City will elect its next mayor by write-in voting next Tuesday.

Corporate requests for public records are weighing down already burdened town officials in Vermont - VTDigger State legislators are considering a slate of changes to the Public Records Act designed to give officials some room to breathe. But they’ve drawn sharp opposition.

State legislators are considering a slate of changes to the Public Records Act designed to give officials some room to breathe. But they’ve drawn sharp opposition.

30 years on, a Vermont cult classic film rings true - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: A health care spat, regional policing, tech schools and more.

Also in Final Reading: A health care spat, regional policing, tech schools and more.

Mad River Glen ski area buys 1,100 surrounding acres - VTDigger The ski resort bought the land for $2.5 million Tuesday. It plans to conserve and maintain the land for backcountry use.

The ski resort bought the land for $2.5 million Tuesday. It plans to conserve and maintain the land for backcountry use.

Northfield pays nearly $65K in separation agreement with former town manager - VTDigger After announcing in October he would depart in 2026, Jeff Schulz left his job sooner than expected on Dec. 19. The town’s search is underway for a full-time hire.

After announcing in October he would depart in 2026, Jeff Schulz left his job sooner than expected on Dec. 19. The town’s search is underway for a full-time hire.

Health insurance, inflation and federal funding cuts: Here's what's driving school budget increases this year - VTDigger With inflation and health insurance rates rising, school district officials say they're running out of financial runway as they try to limit Town Meeting Day budget increases.

With inflation and health insurance rates rising, school district officials say they’re running out of financial runway as they try to limit Town Meeting Day budget increases.

Gov. Phil Scott to bring pilot ‘accountability court’ model to Rutland County - VTDigger Scott announced Wednesday that he will surge court resources to Rutland County, targeting defendants facing many criminal cases. He plans to replicate a court model recently piloted in Burlington.

Scott announced Wednesday that he will surge court resources to Rutland County, targeting defendants facing many criminal cases. He plans to replicate a court model recently piloted in Burlington.

An inside look at Beta Technologies’ big plans for Vermont  - VTDigger As Beta expands, local leaders say the electric aircraft company could have a significant impact on Vermont’s economy and workforce.

As Beta expands, local leaders say the electric aircraft company could have a significant impact on Vermont’s economy and workforce.

This Town Meeting Day, Vermont towns consider calling for universal health care  - VTDigger A resolution urges lawmakers to pick up a bill that is unlikely to become law this session. Advocates hope it gets the ball rolling regardless.

A resolution urges lawmakers to pick up a bill that is unlikely to become law this session. Advocates hope it gets the ball rolling regardless.

Landowners could restrict hunters with purple paint under bill in Vermont house - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: Gov. Scott says he’ll vote against his school budget and decries Trump’s “ego.”

Also in Final Reading: Gov. Scott says he’ll vote against his school budget and decries Trump’s “ego.”

Vermont Conversation: How Ben Ogden became the best men’s cross-country skier in US Olympic history - VTDigger Ogden grew up in Landgrove and attended the University of Vermont, where he was a three-time NCAA cross country ski champion.

Ogden grew up in Landgrove and attended the University of Vermont, where he was a three-time NCAA cross country ski champion.

Community land trust exploring the acquisition of Sterling College campus - VTDigger “We see this as a meaningful opportunity to expand childcare and establish permanent affordable housing in Craftsbury,” said Scott Thomas, president of the college.

“We see this as a meaningful opportunity to expand childcare and establish permanent affordable housing in Craftsbury,” said Scott Thomas, president of the college.

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Should students have voting power on Vermont's school boards? - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: free calls from prison, limits to ICE arrests, food dye and more.

Also in Final Reading: free calls from prison, limits to ICE arrests, food dye and more.

‘On our own’: Vermont is getting less help from the feds to keep elections secure - VTDigger Cuts and overhauls to federal election security programs by the Trump administration have left the state short on funding and cybersecurity data — in an election year.

Cuts and overhauls to federal election security programs by the Trump administration have left the state short on funding and cybersecurity data — in an election year.

Settlement will keep Green River Reservoir dam operating — for now   - VTDigger “It's a very good day because we have a path forward,” Scott Johnstone, the manager of Morrisville Water & Light, said.

“It’s a very good day because we have a path forward,” Scott Johnstone, the manager of Morrisville Water & Light, said.

Stratton-trained skier Jessie Diggins wins Olympic bronze in 10K freestyle - VTDigger The most decorated U.S. cross-country racer in history, competing Thursday with bruised ribs, added a fourth medal to her lifetime collection at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in Italy.

The most decorated U.S. cross-country racer in history, competing Thursday with bruised ribs, added a fourth medal to her lifetime collection at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in Italy.

Vermont receives $93 million in federal funds to expand broadband access - VTDigger The new resources will allow high-speed internet connections to reach over 99% of Vermonters, according to Vermont Community Broadband Board Executive Director Christine Hallquist.

The new resources will allow high-speed internet connections to reach over 99% of Vermonters, according to Vermont Community Broadband Board Executive Director Christine Hallquist.

Rutland police panel drops interim from Matthew Prouty’s title, naming him permanent chief  - VTDigger Prouty takes over from retiring Police Chief Brian Kilcullen, who announced in December he was stepping down amid allegations of improperly handling an internal affairs report.

Prouty takes over from retiring Police Chief Brian Kilcullen, who announced in December he was stepping down amid allegations of improperly handling an internal affairs report.

Vermont skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle scores Olympic silver in super-G - VTDigger The second-generation Alpine racer from Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond repeated his medal-winning feat of four years ago at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in Italy.

The second-generation Alpine racer from Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond repeated his medal-winning feat of four years ago at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in Italy.

As pilot program sunsets in Burlington, lawmakers look to bring ‘accountability court’ elsewhere  - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: fighter jets, the adjutant general, deer for dinner and more.

Also in Final Reading: fighter jets, the adjutant general, deer for dinner and more.

Immigration detentions push dozens of children into foster care, including in Vermont - VTDigger Four young children in Vermont have entered state custody over the past year amid President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations.

Four young children in Vermont have entered state custody over the past year amid President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations (via @notus.com)

Vermont develops catalog of prevetted home designs for faster building - VTDigger The 10 home designs should be finalized by the end of the year and are being piloted in three communities first.

The 10 home designs should be finalized by the end of the year and are being piloted in three communities first.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort sells - VTDigger The Jeffersonville ski resort, formerly owned by Bill Stritzler, announced a “collaborative ownership transition” with Bear Den Partners, owner of Burke Mountain and multiple Massachusetts ski resorts...

The Jeffersonville ski resort, formerly owned by Bill Stritzler, announced a “collaborative ownership transition” with Bear Den Partners, owner of Burke Mountain and multiple Massachusetts ski resorts.

Public pushes back on US Forest Service proposal to use controlled burns in Green Mountain National Forest - VTDigger The Forest Service says the project will help with fire resistance but some members of the public question environmental impact.

The Forest Service says the project will help with fire resistance but some members of the public question environmental impact.

Immigration court blocks deportation of Turkish student who was detained in Vermont - VTDigger A federal judge determined that the Trump administration “had not met its burden of proving” that Rümeysa Öztürk should be removed from the country, though the administration has since indicated it wo...

A federal judge determined that the Trump administration “had not met its burden of proving” that Rümeysa Öztürk should be removed from the country, though the administration has since indicated it would appeal the ruling.

‘Challenging to track’: Officials consider solutions to spiraling IT deficit - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: outbreak alerts, lawsuits against volunteers, Jeffrey Epstein and more.

Also in Final Reading: outbreak alerts, lawsuits against volunteers, Jeffrey Epstein and more.