Peter Hirschfeld

The seven-term Democrat from Burlington, who was first elected to the speaker's office in January 2021, made her decision public during a meeting with House colleagues Thursday afternoon.

Ending months of speculation, Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced he'll seek a sixth term Thursday afternoon.

The University of Vermont is set to receive $12 million in public funding to construct the biggest indoor sports and entertainment venue in the state.

A session defined by brinkmanship ended with diplomacy after Democratic lawmakers and Republican Gov. Phil Scott reached agreement Friday on an education reform bill that, according to one veteran lawmaker, “is probably the most monumental change we have ever made.”

The Legislature's constitutionally questionable attempt to unmask federal immigration agents died on the vine last week after House Republicans used a procedural maneuver to block a final vote on the bill.

Education reform stole the headlines when lawmakers adjourned the 2026 legislative session last week. But the Legislature passed scores of bills this year that will have potentially significant implications for residents, businesses and municipalities across the state.

A data privacy bill headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Phil Scott will do little to protect Vermonters from the ravages of Big Tech, according to state and national advocates.

Vermonters won't be getting a reprieve from annual vehicle inspections, but they might have an easier time getting a fresh sticker on their windshield the next time they bring their car or truck to the shop.

Vermont lawmakers push for changes to vehicle inspection manual to provide financial relief to car owners, but annual inspections remain.

The debate over education reform spilled out of the Statehouse and into local communities Thursday when Republican Gov.