Phil Scott

Though federal law allows citizens to sue state and local officials for excessive use of force, unlawful searches and other constitutional breaches, there’s no comparable recourse for transgressions by federal officials.

Republican Gov. Phil Scott says he won’t let a state budget go into law unless the Legislature approves an education reform bill that includes mandatory school district consolidation. House lawmakers have refused to budge on forced mergers, and they've begun preparing for a government shutdown over the issue.

Lawmakers want municipalities to use less road salt. Republican Gov. Phil Scott worries the measure could expose towns and cities to costly lawsuits.

Scott bypassed nominees from the Burlington Democratic Committee in favor of a more conservative candidate recommended by a fellow Republican.

Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate were in lockstep on mandatory school district consolidation heading into the 2026 legislative session. House Speaker Jill Krowinski says it’s since become clear that while voters are desperate for property tax relief, they’re not willing to sacrifice control of their local schools to get it.

The Senate Transportation Committee is set to approve a new mileage-based user fee to supplement a century-old gas tax that, according to many lawmakers, doesn't account for the rise of electric and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

The bill seeks to lower education costs in Vermont's highest-spending districts. But districts that don't rein in spending accordingly could see significant financial penalties as a result.

Richards’ entry is stirring excitement in a Democratic Party that now has two millennial-generation women with deep roots in rural Vermont vying for the chance to challenge 67-year-old Phil Scott, the five-term Republican incumbent who regularly polls as the most popular governor in the country.

Democratic leaders say they don't have the votes to move forward with mandatory school district consolidation. And they say it's become clear to them that Vermonters don't want it.

Gov. Phil Scott slammed the ruling, which affects thousands of state workers who were mandated to return to office work at least three days a week. He said his administration will appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court.