Bob Kinzel
Senior ReporterCurious about the Vermont Legislature? Ask Bob.
Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
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About Bob:
Bob is a veteran Vermont journalist, specializing in political reporting. He is based in Vermont Public’s Capital Bureau located across the street from Vermont’s Statehouse. Prior to joining Vermont Public full time in 2002, Bob ran the Vermont News Service for 21 years. The service provided daily local news for eleven stations, including Vermont Public. Bob started the News Service following a stint as news director for WNCS.
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Gov. Phil Scott on Saturday once again vetoed a measure that would allow 16- and 17-year-old voters in Brattleboro to participate in town elections and be elected to town offices. -
Gov. Phil Scott on Saturday vetoed the Legislature's state budget, saying the plan's $8.5 billion price tag is too high and new taxes and fees in the plan will burden Vermonters. -
This means the Vermont congresswoman is banned from traveling to Russia or having any financial assets in the country. -
Currently, Vermont is the only state in the Northeast that doesn't allow online sports betting. -
The governor has expressed concern about the waiting period provision. -
The bill expands the use of risk prevention orders, creates new safe storage requirements, and includes a 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases. -
One of the biggest climate bills of the session is headed for Gov. Phil Scott’s desk. The governor has promised to veto the bill, but supporters are hoping to override his veto. -
A key committee narrowly advanced the suicide-prevention legislation by a 3-2 vote. -
In other states, too many growers entered the cannabis market after it came online, leading to an oversupply of products. -
House lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow ranked choice voting in Vermont elections. It’s based on the principle that democracy is better served when winning candidates have the support of a majority of voters — not just a plurality.
