Snowmobilers and pedestrian users clashed this past winter over use of Newport’s rail trail - VTDigger “Perfect storm” of state’s inconsistent management and climate change collided, causing outcry in the Northeast Kingdom community.

Snowmobilers and pedestrian users clashed this past winter over use of Newport’s rail trail

Dartmouth groups renew calls to rename arts center bankrolled by Epstein associate - VTDigger Calls to remove Black’s name from the visual arts center date back to 2020 and 2021, when links between Black and Epstein began to draw greater scrutiny.

From Valley News: Dartmouth groups renew calls to rename arts center bankrolled by Epstein associate

Vermont prevails in multistate lawsuit over gender-affirming care for minors - VTDigger “We will continue to fight to ensure that gender-affirming care remains safe, effective, and protected,” said Attorney General Charity Clark.

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark prevailed Saturday in a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration over a rule that would have restricted gender-affirming care for minors.
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Vermont businesses seek thousands in tariff refunds as federal system launches - VTDigger “I think it could be huge,” said a representative of one Vermont customs broker. “I’m sure it's going to be a big windfall for a lot of companies in Vermont and elsewhere.”

Vermont businesses seek thousands in tariff refunds as federal system launches

Legislators take steps aiming to bolster Vermont’s animal welfare system - VTDigger “These bills are trying to modernize Vermont's approach to animal welfare,” said the state’s director of the Division of Animal Welfare.

Legislators take steps aiming to bolster Vermont’s animal welfare system

A transgender Vermont veteran is riding the gravel cycling circuit. Cue filmmaker. The new documentary “Claim the Lane: Becoming Roxy,” set for its state festival debut this week, focuses on the humanity behind the headlines.

The new documentary “Claim the Lane: Becoming Roxy,” set for its state festival debut this week, focuses on the humanity behind the headlines.

Welch touts repair rights during Randolph Center visit - VTDigger The Freedom for Agricultural Repair and Maintenance Act would require manufacturers to share software, parts, and documentation with farmers and independent repair technicians.

From the White River Valley Herald: Welch touts repair rights during Randolph Center visit

A teen bet he could run on a treadmill for 26 miles. Now he’s the youngest Vermonter in the Boston Marathon. - VTDigger Zane White, 18, of Jericho didn’t know a spur-of-the-moment wager would springboard him into Monday’s race — and reap $15,000 for charity.

A teen bet he could run on a treadmill for 26 miles. Now he’s the youngest Vermonter in the Boston Marathon.

Faced with high cost of restoring the Bennington Battle Monument, state seeks feedback from Vermonters - VTDigger “It's a big undertaking. It's going to take many years and a lot of dollars. I want to open it up to the people of Vermont,” said the state historic preservation officer.

Faced with high cost of restoring the Bennington Battle Monument, state seeks feedback from Vermonters

Vermont Senate president pitches a statewide ban on guns in bars after proposal for Burlington falters - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: An “election integrity” panel and cash for foster youth.

From Friday's Final Reading: Vermont Senate president pitches a statewide ban on guns in bars after proposal for Burlington falters

ICE pushed ahead over state and local objections as Dorset Street raid escalated, police reviews conclude - VTDigger “At what point does it become not worth it for one person,” a South Burlington officer asked ICE, referring to the man they sought.

ICE pushed ahead over state and local objections as Dorset Street raid escalated, police reviews conclude

House education reform bill narrowly passes amid heavy criticism and some lawmakers’ unease - VTDigger The proposal now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.

House lawmakers narrowly approved an education reform proposal Friday, advancing legislation destined for more political wrangling that could stretch well into the summer.

Regulators think few contractors are registered with the state — and they want to reel them in - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: Conflicting tax ideas and the long wait for education reform.

From Thursday's Final Reading: Regulators think few contractors are registered with the state — and they want to reel them in

Green Mountain Transit weighs cutting Essex bus route - VTDigger The proposal to eliminate the No. 4 route comes as the agency has already reduced or cut the equivalent of 20% of its service over the past two years.

Vermont’s largest public transportation agency is weighing another cut to its bus service in Chittenden County, this time on a route that serves Essex Junction and Essex Town.

Governor appoints Burlington rep, bypassing Dems' recommendations - VTDigger Former Burlington Police Chief Kevin Scully was appointed Thursday to fill the vacant seat left by Bob Hooper’s resignation.

Governor appoints Burlington rep, bypassing Dems’ recommendations

Vermont State eliminates residential option in Williston - VTDigger Through an agreement with Saint Michael’s College, Williston’s residential students will live in the dorms at St. Mike’s in Colchester.

Through an agreement with Saint Michael’s College, Williston’s residential students will live in the dorms at St. Mike’s, roughly 5 miles away in Colchester.

Windsor County sheriff facing more sex crime charges, including soliciting prostitution - VTDigger “The charges allege (Ryan) Palmer paid a woman on multiple occasions to participate in sex acts and that he sent unsolicited sexual material to another woman,” Vermont State Police said in a press rel...

Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer, already charged with several sex crimes, faces additional allegations of sexual misconduct after more women have come forward with accusations against him, according to Vermont State Police.

In a divided statehouse, Vermont lawmakers weigh increased taxes on the rich - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: An herbicide ban, a salt bill and an arrested prosecutor.

From Wednesday's Final Reading: Gov. Phil Scott’s vocal opposition to a wealth tax bill presents a significant roadblock for the bill’s advocates. But supportive members hope to push the measure as far as possible.

Vermont Conversation: One year after arrest, Mohsen Mahdawi refuses to be silent - VTDigger When the Palestinian student activist walked out of federal detention in Vermont a year ago, he declared to President Trump: “I am not afraid of you.”

Vermont Conversation Podcast: One year after arrest, Mohsen Mahdawi refuses to be silent

Vermont’s Champlain Valley poised to become a federally recognized wine region - VTDigger “It gives us validity,” said Kenneth Albert, ex-president of the Vermont Grape and Wine Council, who submitted the petition for recognition in 2022.

The Champlain Valley is poised to become a federally recognized wine region, to the excitement of a number of Vermont vineyard owners.

Grand Isle County’s top prosecutor cited for DUI - VTDigger State’s Attorney Douglas DiSabito was arrested Tuesday in a St. Albans courthouse on suspicion of drunken driving.

State’s Attorney Douglas DiSabito was arrested Tuesday in a St. Albans courthouse on suspicion of drunken driving.

Vermont House poised to roll back portions of Act 181 - VTDigger “We don’t need our shared interest in protecting our environment to divide Vermont, particularly at this moment,” said Rep. Amy Sheldon, D-Middlebury.

Democratic leaders in the Vermont House have signaled their willingness to roll back portions of Act 181, the contentious 2024 law that overhauled Vermont’s land use permitting system.

Vermont House Ethics Panel dismisses complaints against legislators who took paid trip to Israel - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: An AI protest song and constitutional violations.

From Tuesday's Final Reading: The Vermont House Ethics Panel has dismissed complaints filed against the legislators who took an all-expenses-paid trip to Israel last year. #vtpol

Vermont argues that Trump administration provided no factual basis for voter data request - VTDigger “We don't want the federal government to have that level of information about individual Vermonters,” Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas said.

Vermont argues that Trump administration provided no factual basis for voter data request

Defense seeks to toss top murder charge against driver in deadly chase that killed Rutland officer - VTDigger “Particularly troubling is the documented efforts by police to withhold exculpatoryinformation in an admitted attempt to influence the outcome of the trial,” the attorney wrote in a court filing this ...

The attorney for a driver charged with killing a Rutland police officer during a motor-vehicle chase wants a judge to throw out the most serious murder charge against his client.

Vermont judge rules man accused of shooting three Palestinian students is competent to stand trial - VTDigger “Belief in such extreme or conspiratorial ideas does not render one delusional in the sense of a psychotic disorder,” the judge wrote.

Vermont judge rules man accused of shooting three Palestinian students is competent to stand trial

Vermont State University labor leaders criticize administrators, citing staff attrition and stagnating wage - VTDigger Three years after Vermont State University's merger, staff and faculty say they've "borne the brunt" of financial cuts while administrative positions and salaries have increased.

Vermont State University labor leaders criticize administrators, citing staff attrition and stagnating wage

Candidate steps up to run for Addison County prosecutor post held by embattled incumbent - VTDigger Peter Bevere, a Middlebury resident and current Rutland County deputy state’s attorney, announced he’s running for the Addison County job.

Candidate steps up to run for Addison County prosecutor post held by embattled incumbent

Big crowd at Brattleboro’s return to open Town Meeting backs ‘compromise’ budget - VTDigger Nearly 300 Brattleboro residents aimed to balance spiraling municipal costs and people’s shrinking ability to pay.

Big crowd at Brattleboro’s return to open Town Meeting backs ‘compromise’ budget

On Montpelier’s edge, a vast tract becomes a possible bellwether of the city’s future - VTDigger Between three developer proposals and the complex math of balancing affordability with economic opportunity, city councilors say there’s still a lot to consider about what to do with the former Elks C...

On Montpelier’s edge, a vast tract becomes a possible bellwether of the city’s future