Tag: Politics
Navigating Trump’s Executive Actions: Vermont Officials’ Final Reading
President Donald Trump has been busy signing executive orders since taking office last month, with over 60 already under his belt. These orders cover a wide range of topics, from international aid to trade...
Trump Cancels Funding Freeze: Officials Remain Cautious | Latest Updates
President Trump's administration reversed a memo that halted federal grants and loans, sparking confusion and legal challenges across the nation, including Vermont. The White House Office of Management and Budget initiated a freeze on...
John Rodgers: A Rising Star in Politics
John Rodgers: A Rising Star in PoliticsIn a surprising turn of events, John Rodgers, Vermont's new lieutenant governor, has captured the attention of many with his unconventional rise in the political scene. Just two...
States Sue to Block Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship
States Unite Against Trump's Order on Birthright Citizenship
Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark, along with top prosecutors from 19 other states and cities, has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit challenging President Donald...
Vermont Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Citizenship Order
Vermont Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Citizenship OrderVermont Attorney General Charity Clark has recently joined forces with nearly two dozen other states to sue President Donald Trump over his executive order aimed at eliminating birthright citizenship....
Protests in Burlington as Trump Prepares to Return to Office
**Protests in Burlington as Trump Prepares to Return to Office**Protesters took to the streets of Burlington on Saturday and again on Monday to voice their displeasure with the divisive policies of President Donald Trump,...
Bruce Gordon Matheson: A Profile of a Notable Figure in VTDigger
Remembering Bruce Gordon Matheson: A Life Well-LivedBarre Town, Vermont - On January 13, 2025, the community of Northfield, Vermont, and beyond mourned the loss of a beloved figure, Bruce G. Matheson, who passed...
Stephen C. Terry’s Memories of Gov. Tom Salmon: A Personal Perspective
Stephen C. Terry's Memories of Gov. Tom Salmon: A Personal PerspectiveFormer Governor Thomas P. Salmon, a significant figure in Vermont's political history, passed away last week at the age of 92, leaving behind a...
Hayden Ross Explains Why This Biennium May Not Be Different
**Hayden Ross Reveals Challenges Facing Vermont Legislature**Last week, the Vermont General Assembly kicked off a new biennium with a different lineup of lawmakers, setting the stage for potential changes in the state's legislative landscape....
Investigating the Life and Career of Robert Bassett – VTDigger
Remembering Robert Bassett: A Life Well-LivedRobert W. Bassett, a beloved member of the Essex Junction community, passed away in 2024 at the age of 71. Born in Springfield, MA, on November 15,...