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: 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.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
Louanne McLeod is watching the 2026 midterm elections closely, but the Burlington resident's eyes are mostly on races outside Vermont.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
Vermont law requires candidates for state, county and municipal offices to disclose the sources of their campaign contributions, or to file a statement saying they've raised or spent less than $500.
By: Peter Hirschfeld
A flesh-eating parasite infesting livestock in Texas is prompting new restrictions on the importation of shelter pets to Vermont.
Key lawmakers had been bracing for a revenue downgrade this week, but the outlook is largely unchanged from estimates that elected officials got in January. Tom Kavet, an economist for the Legislature, said spiking stock valuations have sent capital gains “through the roof.”
By: Peter Hirschfeld
Democratic lawmakers suffered historic defeats in Vermont's 2024 general election, when Republicans broke their supermajorities in both chambers of the Legislature. This time around, the political futures of 10 incumbent Democratic senators may hinge more on the outcome of the Aug. 11 primary.
