Tag: Politics

Tecari Shuman: A Life Well-Lived and Legacy of LoveTecari Shuman, a man of unwavering integrity and deep connection to the earth, bid farewell to this world on January 12, 2024, in Brandon, Vermont. Surrounded...

Jacquelyn (Fenelon) Arbuckle: A Tribute to a Life of ServiceJacquelyn (Fenelon) Arbuckle, a beloved resident of Burlington, VT, passed away at McClure Miller Respite House on December 29, 2024. Born on November 21, 1942,...

US Attorney Vermont Nikolas Kerest Resigns Before Trump PresidencyNikolas Kerest, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont, announced on Monday his decision to step down from his position later this month. His resignation...

Laura Sibilia Gains Support from Legislators for Vermont House SpeakerWith the 2025 legislative session in Vermont looming, all eyes are on the race for the next House Speaker. Independent Rep. Laura Sibilia has made...

Vermont Statehouse Leadership Faces Turmoil Amid Shifting Political LandscapeHouse Speaker Jill Krowinski and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, both Democrats, are gearing up for a fierce battle to retain their respective leadership positions...

Remembering Wendall Dwire: A Community IconWendall Anson Dwire, a beloved member of the Richmond, VT community, passed away on December 21, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love. Born on...

Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon Announces Retirement After 20 Years of ServiceIn a surprising turn of events, Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon (D-South District) has announced her retirement after more than two decades of...

Phil Scott to Fill Vacant Rutland County House Seat - VTDiggerThe House of Representatives chamber at the Statehouse in Montpelier on April 8, 2020. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDiggerIn a surprising turn of events,...

Colin Flanders' Unexpected Photo Opp with Bernie SandersIn a surprising turn of events, Colin Flanders, a political reporter at Seven Days, found himself facing a moral dilemma when asked by his grandfather to take...

Vermont Senators Divided on Government Funding PackageVermont's congressional delegation found themselves at a crossroads over the weekend as an eleventh-hour deal was struck to prevent a government shutdown and allocate billions in aid to...