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Gov. Phil Scott delivered his fifth inaugural address on Jan. 9, 2025. Watch the full recording or read the transcript here. -
Jill Krownski was elected to a third session leading the House of Representatives, defeating a independent challenger. The leader of the Senate, Phil Baruth, also retained his seat as president pro tempore. -
Here are the moments that caught our eye as lawmakers gathered in the Vermont Statehouse to begin the session. -
The road to getting anything big accomplished this year in Montpelier is going to require collaboration between Democrats and Republicans. Here are some of the key issues to watch. -
Where Vermont gets its energy, and how many tons of greenhouse gas emissions it generates, will be one of the most pressing policy questions for lawmakers and the governor when they return to Montpelier on Wednesday. -
Franklin County Sen. Randy Brock says the GOP has gotten short shrift from Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth when it comes to key committee assignments in the state senate. -
The new laws taking effect in 2025 include an annual minimum wage increase and several changes that are intended to increase the accessibility of health care. -
Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas said Vermont, like the rest of the nation, has seen an uptick in the number of illegitimate companies that use corporate filings to perpetrate frauds against consumers and banks. -
Due to a new law taking effect on Jan. 1, Vermont requires health insurance coverage to align with the most recent colorectal cancer screening guidelines that cover adults 45 and older, even those not considered "high risk." -
An environmental group is asking a judge to force the state to come into compliance with a 2020 law that requires Vermont to hit a key emissions reduction mandate by Jan. 1.
