Vermont Legislature

For all the angst the topic of independent schools has generated, there has been little discussion about what the education reform legislation would actually do regarding the private schools that receive public money. But some of the new law’s provisions, which quietly came into effect last week, may surprise some of its critics.

A recent ethics complaint against two state Senators has brought attention to oversight in the statehouse.

Here are some highlights of what Vermont's politicians accomplished over the winter and spring, including major health care and education bills and a few others that may have flown under the radar.

The legislation sets in motion a process that could lead to foundational shifts in how Vermont funds and governs public schools. But there's no guarantee that the state's schools, or its taxpayers, will see the transformational changes the law aims to deliver.

Sens. Seth Bongartz and Scott Beck pushed back forcefully against claims that they improperly advocated for private schools during education reform negotiations at the Statehouse.

If you're searching for a new job, in the market for a used car or looking to make your pickling hobby professional, these laws could impact you.

The Vermont Cannabis Equity Coalition warns that a sizable number of small growers may go out of business — or return to the illicit market to sell their products.

Legislative leaders sent a landmark, 155-page bill to Gov. Phil Scott's desk that would fundamentally upend how Vermont's schools are funded and governed. Here's a breakdown of some of the biggest changes the bill would make to the education system.

Vermont became the first state in the county to legally recognize same-sex partnerships 25 years ago. Former Rep. Bill Lippert, the only openly gay member of the Vermont House, gave an impassioned speech urging his colleagues to pass the measure. Lippert's remarks are widely seen as a turning point in the debate.

The phone-free movement has been fueled by one of the potent forces in American politics: parents.