Government & Politics
Ahead of the primary, a small group of Senate candidates has raised a large amount of cash
In the Chittenden Central district’s Democratic primary, donations to challenger Stewart Ledbetter are nearly quadruple that of any incumbent in the race so far.
Vermont GOP votes to back Trump, waiving rule against supporting candidates convicted of felonies
The Vermont Republican Party’s executive committee conducted its vote this week in a closed-door meeting, despite saying earlier this month that it would hold off until after the Republican National Convention in July.
Payroll tax to fund child care subsidies will take effect July 1
The new tax stems from a 2023 law that makes major investments in the state’s child care system.
Burlington council gives unanimous approval to mayor’s $107.8 million budget
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has pledged to “right-size” the city’s finances and move away from one-time funds in the next budget.
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2 Vermont senators sue Gov. Phil Scott over Zoie Saunders ‘interim’ appointment
A large majority of senators voted against Scott’s choice to lead the state Agency of Education in April.
‘A bit arrogant’: Phil Scott hits back at lawmakers after they overrode 6 of his vetoes
“Many will frame this as a loss for me and a win for the Legislature,” the governor said. “The reality is, it’s a major loss for Vermont taxpayers, workers and families.”
Lawsuit backed by conservative group challenges noncitizen voting in Burlington
Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections was launched by prominent Republicans, including former U.S. Attorney General William Barr and political consultant Karl Rove.
Becca Balint announces new bill to crack down on dishonest small-dollar campaign donations
“The problem is, the current campaign finance regulations do not include rules that govern small-dollar donation disclosure,” the first-term member of Congress told reporters Tuesday. “And some campaigns, unfortunately, have used deceptive tactics to inflate their small-dollar donor numbers.”
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