Latest Vermont state government News
Vermont's governor vetoes largest budget in state history
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's governor has vetoed a state budget that would have been the largest in the state history. Republican Gov. Phil Scott said the proposed budget, which is well over $8 billion, would unfairly raise taxes and fees on state residents. He said in his...
Vermont Legislature's impeachment committee to meet over the summer
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A special committee of the Vermont House of Representatives formed to investigate the possible impeachment of the Franklin County sheriff and state’s attorney will be meeting over the summer, the speaker of the Vermont House says. Democratic Speaker Jill...
Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia's next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers to walk their beats and get to know residents. She wants to devote resources to recruiting more police and says officers should be able to stop and...
Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania, won Philadelphia’s mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city’s 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role. Her win was a disappointment to progressives who rallied around...
Vermont Legislature adjourns after expanding childcare and housing; governor hints at vetoes to come
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature has adjourned for its 2023 session by passing an $8.4 billion state budget, the largest in state history, as well as expanding child care and housing. But Republican Gov. Phil Scott hinted at a veto of some of that legislation...
Legislature to consider impeachment of prosecutor, sheriff
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont speaker of the House announced Thursday that she has initiated the first step in an investigatory process that could lead to the impeachment of a county prosecutor, accused of harassing and discriminating against employees, and a sheriff, facing an assault...
Vermont prosecutor accused of harassment, discrimination
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont prosecutors have asked that the Legislature consider impeachment proceedings against a county prosecutor after an investigation found that he harassed and discriminated against employees. An independent investigation found that multiple allegations...
2 abortion bans failed, 1 passed in US statehouses this week
Ten months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade and a nationwide right to abortion, states are pushing in opposite directions on the issue. This week, one state adopted a ban, two states tried to but didn't get support from enough lawmakers and three states advanced...
Vermont State University chief steps down before launch
The president of what will be a new state university in Vermont who drew fierce opposition when he proposed all-digital libraries is stepping down less than three months before its official launch, the Vermont State College System announced on Friday. The resignation of Parwinder...
US states consider ban on cosmetics with 'forever chemicals'
A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS. In Vermont, the state Senate gave final approval this week to legislation that would prohibit...
