Tag: Vermont politics

Joan Mulford Braun: A Legacy of Service and ImpactOn a quiet Thursday afternoon in Shelburne, Vermont, Joan Mulford Braun bid farewell to this world, surrounded by the love of her family. Her passing on...

The Vermont House Makes a Budget Tune-Up with Controversy Over Shelter ProgramThe Vermont House recently gathered in the House chamber at the Statehouse in Montpelier to pass a critical piece of legislation. This bill,...

In a bustling Statehouse in Montpelier, Rep. Matt Birong, D-Vergennes, stood before his colleagues to shed light on the details of a groundbreaking cannabis bill. The date was March 26, 2024, a pivotal moment...

Francis X. Murray: A Tribute to a Life Well-LivedFrancis X. “Frank” Murray, an esteemed figure in the legal community, passed away on January 24, 2025, in Irvine, California. Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, on May...

In a recent turn of events, U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch of Vermont have expressed their opposition to the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the head of the U.S. Department...

Remembering Cathy Ann Pawlowski: A Tribute to a Remarkable LifeCathy Ann Pawlowski, a cherished figure in the Vermont community, passed away on January 7, 2025, in Burlington, VT. Born on February 25, 1949, in...

Sen. Chris Mattos, R-Chittenden North, center, speaks with Sen. Andrew Perchlik, D/P-Washington, at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Thursday, Jan. 9. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDiggerNine of the Vermont Senate’s 11 standing committees will have...

John Rodgers Elected Vermont’s Next Lieutenant Governor: A Republican VictoryJohn Rodgers, a Glover Republican, has been officially elected as Vermont’s next lieutenant governor after a joint vote of the House and Senate at the...

Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale of Vermont Calls for Unity and Collaboration in Post-Election PeriodVermont Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale, the incoming Senate Democratic majority leader, has issued a heartfelt call for unity and collaboration in...

Vermont Delegation Stands Firm Against Federal Defense BillVermont's congressional delegation, consisting of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Becca Balint, and Sen. Peter Welch, made a bold statement by voting against the 2025 major defense bill....