Vermont Under Fire For Revoking Foster Licenses Over Religious Beliefs

A legal battle is brewing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit as two Vermont families, supported by a broad coalition of free speech and religious freedom advocates, groups opposing radical gender ideology, and 22 states, challenge the state’s …

How did Vermont's alpine and cross-country ski areas fare this year? 

Vermont ski areas saw 4.16 million skier visits in the 2024-25 season, a 1.1% increase over the previous year. Despite a slow start in November, consistent snowfall in December, January, and February contributed to the growth. Challenges included frigid …

It’s not Bernie Sanders’s Vermont anymore

MONTPELIER, Vermont — The Green Mountain State is turning a shade of purple. It may seem a shocking political development for one of America's most liberal states, a seeming blue bastion, or something further left, that has elected socialist Sen. …

Friends of Vermont Public Education: The Achilles’ heel of Vermont education reform

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a …

Police chase driver through multiple Vermont towns at 115 mph

Police chase driver through multiple Vermont towns at 115 mph Berlin police said the suspect was driving erratically and operating in the wrong lane of travel during the chase. Updated: 9:43 AM EDT Jun 13, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Police have arrested a …

Vermont opposes Trump's military deployment in California

MONTPELIER – Attorney General Charity Clark announced she has filed an amicus brief with leaders from 21 states supporting California’s request for a court order blocking the President’s federalization and deployment of that state’s National Guard. “We …

Vermont governor signs Kids Code into law

Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vt., signed Senate Bill 69, the Vermont Kids Code, into law, ABC22/Fox44 reports. The legislation contains provisions including a ban on technology companies from selling children's data, ensuring adults cannot message children …

Free events at Vermont state parks this weekend

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Get out your sunscreen, you can enjoy Vermont state parks for free this weekend. There are 55 state parks and six historic sites that are open for business this weekend, and many are hosting special events. That includes free …

Dates, times, streaming info for Vermont's H.S. spring championships

Vermont company creating accessible living spaces for the disabled

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont is looking for solutions to its housing crisis. A Wilmington company is coming up with a creative way that’s accessible for everybody. At a home on North Prospect Street in Burlington, there’s a cozy little attachment. Go …