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How Burlington’s mayor plans to close $11 million budget gap for next year
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak recommends eliminating or freezing dozens of vacant positions and implementing tax increases amid “a very sizable challenge” of rising city costs for the third consecutive year.
Follow Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark’s legal actions, with other jurisdictions and states, challenging actions taken by President Donald Trump.
Behind closed doors, lawmakers and Gov. Scott near education deal without forced district mergers
After a week of secret meetings, Democrats, Republicans and the governor’s office agreed a compromise was close — and a Friday night amendment signaled an agreement was moving forward.
Vermont House stops short of unmasking ICE, dividing House Democrats
The House passed a bill that creates a statewide policy on masking and identification for local and state police officers. Lawmakers stripped it of its effect on federal agents.
Burlington City Council rejects art donation from state-recognized Abenaki group
The council’s near-unanimous vote came after the proposal faced significant public opposition, including from two Abenaki nations based in Quebec and their supporters.
Welch, Balint talk election integrity with town clerks
Clerks at the roundtable discussion explained in depth each step of the election process, from absentee ballots to voter registration rolls, what happens on election day and verifying elections.
Vermonters will vote on equal protection amendment to state constitution this fall
The proposal, which got a final sign-off from the House on Wednesday, is aimed at ensuring all people are treated equally under the law regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, religion or other identity.
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Barre city manager resigns for role in South Burlington
Barre City Manager Nicolas Storellicastro led the city through one of the worst flooding events in its history.
Vermont’s congressional members are rich. But they don’t buy stocks.
Sens. Peter Welch, Bernie Sanders and Rep. Becca Balint have found other ways to make money.
Grand Isle prosecutor pleads not guilty to DUI charge
State’s Attorney Douglas DiSabito was charged after police said he arrived at a courthouse in St. Albans showing signs of impairment.
Barre candidates weigh needs against tight city funds
Granite City residents face competing visions for housing, flood recovery and school spending in upcoming vote.
Vermont labor board declines state’s request to pause order blocking return-to-office policy
Financial repercussions and other potential disruption caused by reversing the policy would be “a product of the State’s actions,” the board said Friday.
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