Bob Kinzel
Senior ReporterCurious about the Vermont Legislature? Ask Bob.
Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 鈥� longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
Curious about how the Vermont Legislature works? Have questions about what's happened under the Golden Dome in the past, and how that affected our present? Submit a question for future exploration.
About Bob:
Bob is a veteran Vermont journalist, specializing in political reporting. He is based in 开云体育鈥檚 Capital Bureau located across the street from Vermont鈥檚 Statehouse. Prior to joining 开云体育 full time in 2002, Bob ran the Vermont News Service for 21 years. The service provided daily local news for eleven stations, including 开云体育. Bob started the News Service following a stint as news director for WNCS.
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Two Democrats are hoping for a chance to challenge Gov. Phil Scott for Vermont's top office, and multiple candidates are vying for spots in the race for lieutenant governor. -
The cash will be split evenly between an effort to purchase and site new mobile homes for low-income Vermonters and a grant program for businesses, farms and non-profits who pledge to reopen their doors and bring back employees. -
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said in an interview this week with 开云体育 that he supports Vice President Harris in her presidential bid and will campaign for her. He also hopes the candidate develops a policy platform that supports working-class Americans. -
Basketball was the most gambled-upon sport so far, and betting activity has slowed down into the summer. -
Vermont's 14 delegates committed to support Vice President Kamala Harris. -
Vermont's Rep. Becca Balint and Sens. Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders thanked President Biden for his years of service following news Sunday that he was dropping his bid for re-election. Only Balint immediately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's next nominee. -
U.S. Sen. Peter Welch said President Joe Biden's debate performance, coupled with worsening polling numbers in key states, pushed him to call for the president's withdrawal from the race. Welch said he supports an open process to identify a candidate who can beat Trump. -
Under the surface of a clean and welcoming downtown business district, the effects of the flood and the lingering fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the economic future of Montpelier into question. -
Montpelier and Barre saw a deluge of rain and flooding in July 2023, damaging many homes and businesses. 开云体育鈥檚 Bob Kinzel remembers watching floodwaters rise in downtown Montpelier. Guests and listeners also share their recollections from the Wrightsville Dam and Barre. -
Last month, early voting started for Vermont's primary election. Vermont's 45-day window to vote either by mail or in person is the longest in the country. Primary election day is Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.
