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Senate Party Meetings: Transparency Concerns and Access Issues
Democratic Majority Leader Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden Southeast, was spotted listening to a debate at the Statehouse in Montpelier on a fine Tuesday morning in February. The photo was captured by Glenn Russell/VTDigger,...
Vermont Halts Covid-19 Data Publication – VTDigger
The Vermont Department of Health recently made a significant decision to halt the publication of Covid-19 data in its weekly surveillance reports. This move comes as the department transitions to a new format that...
City Council Elections Impact Burlington Power Balance
In a high-stakes election that could shift the balance of power in Burlington, Vermont, voters are gearing up for Town Meeting Day to determine the majority party on the city council. With only two...
Plane crash near Mount Equinox prompts Manchester rescue response
Three people were injured in a small plane crash near Mount Equinox, prompting a swift response from Manchester police and fire crews. The incident, reported early Wednesday morning, presented a challenging situation for emergency...
Royalton Town Meeting 2025: Floodplain Regulations Considered
The Royalton Town Meeting in 2025 has sparked heated debate over floodplain regulations that could significantly impact development and property use in the area. Rhona Tuthill, a long-time resident and horse owner, voiced concerns...
Scrutiny over Hinesburg Police Chief’s Departure
Former Hinesburg Police Chief Anthony Cambridge has recently come under scrutiny for his actions leading up to his departure from the department. As detailed in internal communications, Cambridge's decision to delete police security footage...
Legal battle between UVM and grad student union over size
A legal battle between the University of Vermont (UVM) and the graduate student union has been ongoing for nearly a year since graduate students voted to unionize. The crux of the dispute revolves around...
Legislation Affirms Hyde Park Election Results
Legislation Affirms Hyde Park Election ResultsOn a brisk November day in 2018, voters in Hyde Park made their way to the polling place, casting their ballots in what they believed to be a routine...
Police Sergeant Charged in Fatal Cyclist Strike – Latest News
A police sergeant from the Shelburne Police Department found himself at the center of a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a stationary cyclist in South Burlington. The Vermont State Police recently...
Canada’s Top Diplomat Visits Montpelier Amid Fraying Relations
Canada's Top Diplomat Visits Montpelier Amid Fraying RelationsIn the midst of escalating tensions between the United States and Canada, Canadian consul general Bernardette Jordan made a high-profile visit to Montpelier on Wednesday, Feb. 19....