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Mark Davis

Mark Davis

Senior Editor

Mark Davis has spent more than a decade working as a reporter in Vermont, focusing on both daily and long-form stories. Prior joining Vermont Public as assistant news director, he worked for five years at Seven Days, the alt-weekly in Burlington, where he won national awards for his criminal justice reporting. Before that, he spent nine years at the Valley News, where won state and national awards for his coverage of the criminal justice system, Topical Storm Irene, and other topics. He has also served as a producer and editor for the Rumblestrip podcast. He graduated from the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

  • An effort to succeed in Vermont’s hemp industry. Plus, Becca Balint is finally sworn in, why officials encourage a bivalent COVID shot, and a bill to reduce heating costs and emissions.
  • Highlights from Gov. Phil Scott’s fourth inaugural address. Plus, UVM Medical Center support staff have a date set for a union election, a man accused of disrupting a public meeting asks for charges to be thrown out, and the state offers grants for phosphorus reduction.
  • As the legislature starts a new biennium, we hear from leaders of both chambers about their priorities. Plus, COVID-19 numbers, and an early maple sap run.
  • A look ahead at the new legislative session, which begins today. Plus, Peter Welch is sworn in as Vermont’s new U.S. Senator, a state trooper is under investigation for stealing items from an evidence room, and a non-profit gives away free smartphones.
  • Why Vermont officials are asking residents to review a federal broadband map. Plus, Blue Cross Blue Shield drops OneCare, the Agency of Education gives up on finance software, a storm is coming, and COVID-19 numbers.
  • A project in Castleton sheds light on the difficulty of building senior housing. Plus, GMP restores power after a major storm, the state auditor finds problems with the Department of Corrections’ grievance process, and remembering Will Raap.
  • A visit to the University Mall. Plus, an assessment of cell phone service around the state, housing planned for a former college, and the impact of a natural gas deal on ratepayers.
  • Some insight into the challenges around holiday travel for Vermonters with disabilities. Plus, campaign funds spent in support of Becca Balint are linked to the FTX scandal, the state acquires land to protect black bear habitat, and a winter storm is coming.
  • Sen. Leahy wraps up his nearly five decades in Congress. Plus, housing advocates call for more state funding, the Scott administration makes emergency housing plans, and the latest COVID-19 numbers.
  • How Governor Phil Scott plans to approach the next legislative session. Plus, moderate levels of the flu in Vermont, Casella plans to keep raising rates, and a hydroelectric project in Swanton.