Vermont News
Burlington Charter Changes Languish in the Statehouse
By the end of the session, only one of five Queen City charter changes is likely to become law. Why can’t the others cross the finish line?
Lawmakers Plan to Tackle Education Reform, Health Care
Vermont legislators this session will take on enormous challenges, without a lot of money to spend. Here are the priorities.
Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaints Against Senators With Private School Ties
The five-member Senate Ethics Panel wrote that the conduct of Sens. Scott Beck and Seth Bongartz did not represent an ethics violation under the Vermont Constitution or Senate rules.
Scott Appoints Veteran Prosecutors to Vermont Supreme Court
Christina Nolan and Michael Drescher are both longtime Vermont attorneys who have served as federal prosecutors.
UVM Health Names Stephen Leffler as New CEO
Leffler has served as the network’s interim CEO since October and has vowed to give its hospitals more autonomy.
Welch, Sanders and Balint Condemn Military Action in Venezuela
Vermont’s Congressional delegation was unified in its opposition to President Donald Trump’s decision to attack the country and apprehend its president.
Tim Ashe to Run for State Auditor of Vermont
Deputy auditor Ashe, who previously served as Vermont Senate president pro tempore, said he will run to succeed Auditor Doug Hoffer.
Backstories 2025: Behind the Scenes of Our Most Memorable Stories
If you think the news cycle is full of twists and turns, hear how our reporters get the news. Their dogged journalism is crucial to our community and democracy.
Backstory: A Food Writer Surprises a Chef With James Beard News
The James Beard Awards are a big deal in the food world. But sometimes, the journalists covering them are paying more attention than the chefs being honored.
Backstory: As Congress Dithered, a Reporter Blew Past His Deadlines
Writer Kevin McCallum missed all of his deadlines for a story about U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Fight Oligarchy” tour. He claims it was Congress’ fault.
Backstory: A Story on Alcohol Abuse Hits Close to Home for One Reporter
Writer Colin Flanders began to reconsider his own relationship to alcohol while reporting about Vermont’s booze problem.
Backstory: How a Reporter Caught City Councilors Gossiping in a Group Chat
From her seat in Burlington City Hall, writer Courtney Lamdin spied city councilors texting during meetings. The practice skirts the boundaries of state law.
Backstory: A Reporter Struggles With a Reluctant Subject
It was difficult for writer Alison Novak to finagle an interview with Education Secretary Zoie Saunders, who eventually relented but still resisted opening up.
Backstory: A Story Snowballs as a Reporter Connects the Dots
Writer Alison Novak’s deep-dive research into an assault at the Vermont School for Girls led to a bigger story about state-level decision making.
Backstory: With Mohsen Mahdawi’s Release, a Reporter Feels the Weight of History
As Vermont got swept up in Trump’s crackdown on student protesters, writer Colin Flanders felt the rush of witnessing history in the making.
Backstory: A Reporting Trip Proves That One Good Story Leads to Another
Culture coeditor Dan Bolles went to New York City for a cover story about comedian Tina Friml and came back with a lead about a quirky…
Backstory: A Reporter and a Bishop Walk Into a Courthouse…
Writer Derek Brouwer went to court to cover sex-abuse survivors testifying against the Roman Catholic Diocese. The story changed when he ran into the bishop.
Backstory: A Rookie Lawmaker Shares His Surprising Use of AI
While reporting on Vermont’s newest representatives, Statehouse writer Hannah Bassett discovered one using ChatGPT to make sense of a high-profile bill.
Backstory: Good News Derails a Story on Deadline
A story about Trump’s ban on South Sudanese passport holders was ready to go to press — and then a last-minute twist caused writer Courtney Lamdin…
Backstory: How a Story Tipster Became Its Subject
A Burlington park ranger stopped by the Seven Days office with a story tip about homelessness. Reporter Derek Brouwer turned the tipster into the story.
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