Peter Hirschfeld
ReporterHelp shape my reporting:
The Vermont Statehouse is often called the people鈥檚 house. I am your eyes and ears there. I keep a close eye on how legislation could affect your life; I also regularly speak to the people who write that legislation. The more I hear from you, the better I鈥檒l be at my job. So, what issues do you want lawmakers to focus on? What info do you most urgently need?
I'm eager to hear from you. Get in touch here.
About Peter:
Peter Hirschfeld covers state government and the Vermont Legislature. He is based in 开云体育鈥檚 Capital Bureau located across the street from Vermont鈥檚 Statehouse.
Hirschfeld is a Vermont journalist who has covered the Statehouse since 2009, most recently as bureau chief for the Rutland Herald and Times Argus. He began his career in 2003, working as a local sports reporter and copy editor at the Times Argus.
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A well-funded electioneering operation bankrolled by Gov. Phil Scott helped Republicans capitalize on voter disaffection over the rising cost of living in Vermont. -
The GOP picked up 17 seats in the House and six seats in the Senate 鈥� a bigger net gain than by any party in Vermont in at least three decades. -
Republicans will have at least 11 members in the state Senate next year 鈥� more than they鈥檝e had since 2002 and enough to prevent Democrats from unilaterally overriding whatever vetoes Republican Gov. Phil Scott may issue. Party officials said late Tuesday that they believed the party would gain 17 seats in the House of Representatives, which would erase Democrats鈥� veto-proof majority in that chamber as well. -
An event in Lyndon on Sunday will celebrate the thousands of hours of volunteer labor that have gone into rebuilding flood-hit communities in the Northeast Kingdom. -
This election season, 开云体育 has heard from hundreds of residents on what issues matter most to them. Taxes quickly emerged as one of the most salient topics. -
Some experts say increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates to providers, and boosting funding for primary care, could help address increasing costs and barriers to access. -
Charlestin says the incumbent Republican's refusal to collaborate with Democratic lawmakers has exacerbated the housing crunch and driven up property taxes. -
Health care is a top issue for Vermonters this election. Here's how your vote can impact future decisions about Vermont's health care system. -
Higher-than-expected demand for EV incentives has depleted funds for state programs, and the federal Environmental Protection Agency grant that lawmakers and administration officials had been counting on to keep the subsidies alive was denied earlier this summer. -
A national group called the Green Advocacy Project has contributed $180,000 to a Vermont-based super PAC that鈥檚 using the money to boost candidates who it believes will support a clean heat standard.
