Peter Hirschfeld is a Reporter at Vermont Public. He covers state government and the Vermont Legislature, with a focus on themes such as government, politics, education, and public policy. Hirschfeld has been featured in outlets including GBH, Connecticut Public, and New Hampshire Public Radio.
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Peter Hirschfeld's coverage is heavily focused on government announcements and legal policy regulation, predominantly concerning local Vermont issues. His articles cover a range of topics within the realm of government and politics, including flood management, legislative actions, gubernatorial decisions, and law enforcement matters.
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By: Lola Duffort, Peter Hirschfeld
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.
By: Peter-Hirschfeld, Bob-Kinzel
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.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
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.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
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.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
Vermont lawmakers push for changes to vehicle inspection manual to provide financial relief to car owners, but annual inspections remain.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
The debate over education reform spilled out of the Statehouse and into local communities Thursday when Republican Gov.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has dropped 7% since passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer, according to state data. Miranda Gray, deputy commissioner of the Economic Services Division at the Department for Children and Families, said the federal law isn't entirely to blame for the drop off. But she said it's been a significant factor.
Gov. Phil Scott's approval rating has hit a four-year low, according to a University of New Hampshire poll released this week.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
Vermont is at risk of losing out on federal funding if it doesn't improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
