From the Vermont Statehouse to U.S. Congress, bookmark this page for the latest stories about elections, politics and government from Vermont Public and NPR reporters.
Pete Hirschfeld and Bob Kinzel are Vermont Public's reporters focused on government and politics. Learn more about their coverage and get in touch here.
-
Some key factors for the bump include higher health care costs and inflation. -
On the Senate floor Monday, Sen. Bernie Sanders said he will not support additional military aid for Israel unless the country dramatically changes its military strategy in Gaza. Sanders said Israel does not have a right to indiscriminately bomb civilians.
-
Three of the 17 damaged state government buildings will be up and running ahead of schedule, thanks to electrical systems that were in better shape than expected.
-
Gov. Scott hasn't announced if he'll seek a fifth term in office, but a recent national survey found him to be the most popular governor in the country.
-
A Chittenden County judge granted the city's request to dismiss the case earlier this month, making it the third lawsuit challenging noncitizen voting in Vermont cities to be thrown out.
-
Sandra Day O'Connor was called "the most powerful woman in America" during her quarter of a century as a Supreme Court justice.
-
A temporary, outdoor post office closed last week, after flooding this summer shut Montpelier's post office in the federal building. Residents now have to go to the Barre Post Office for basic operations. Scott says the U.S. Postal Service hasn't been interested in any of his offers.
-
Welch says it's also essential that any additional U.S. aid for Israel be used only for purposes that "comply with international humanitarian law."
-
Gov. Phil Scott called on Vermonters to not let the incident escalate tensions or incite more hate.
-
State Treasurer Mike Pieciak said the plan will use money on hand in the state treasury to underwrite $15 million in low-interest loans to municipalities.
