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Some people are doubling up with friends and family. Others have strained their budgets to stay longer in the motels. And many are sleeping outside.

Trump has repeatedly vowed to deport all of the estimated 11 million people living in the United States illegally. That population includes approximately 1,500 immigrants living and working on Vermont’s dairy farms, many of whom have resided in the state for more than a decade.

Senate Democrats, who will maintain a slim majority in the chamber next year despite losing six seats on Election Day, say the first week of the 2025 legislative session will be devoted to plans for property tax relief from the administration of Republican Gov. Phil Scott.

Vermont applied for an enhanced federal match earlier this fall. And last week, President Joe Biden approved an amendment to Vermont’s disaster declaration that will deliver significant relief to towns that have filed public assistance claims.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said he was able to work effectively with the last Trump administration, despite his outspoken criticism of the president. And he said he expects the same will be true over the next four years.

A well-funded electioneering operation bankrolled by Gov. Phil Scott helped Republicans capitalize on voter disaffection over the rising cost of living in Vermont.

Republicans will have at least 11 members in the state Senate next year � more than they’ve 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� veto-proof majority in that chamber as well.

Scott, a Republican, is one of the most popular governors in the country and faced a relatively unknown challenger.

Gov. Phil Scott kept his choice for president to himself until after he voted Tuesday.

This election season, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý has heard from hundreds of residents on what issues matter most to them. Taxes quickly emerged as one of the most salient topics.