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Gov. Phil Scott’s victory over Amanda Janoo in Tuesday’s election is raising questions about pre-election polling that showed him losing the Vermont governor’s race.
Vermonters who want health coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027 have to sign up through Vermont Health Connect by Dec. 15. Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 28, but the state says only people who enroll by the 15th are guaranteed a January start date. A federal change also takes effect with the 2026 […]
As Lake Champlain has been dealing with toxic phosphorous and algae blooms, Vermont has put nearly one billion dollars into a clean water initiative. But after all that money, and twenty years of work, the Lake hasn't gotten much cleaner. And Vermonters have been left with a lot of unknowns. WAMC’s Producer Annie Bennett sat down with Jonathan Mingle at Seven Days, a reporter of the "Troubled Water" series to talk about how they investigated this issue and where it stands now:
Ohio House Bill 1010 would ban government ALPR surveillance statewide, with exceptions for dash cams, body cameras, and toll systems.
The Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission (UVLSRPC) received a $1.17 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop a road safety plan that supports the 27 communities in the commission’s region. The five-year planning grant comes from the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads...
Friday, November 6, 2026, on Common Sense Radio, with Bill Sayre, weekdays, 11 o’clock till Noon. Austin Davis, of the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, joins Bill to discuss how best to improve the business climate in Vermont to be a place where more entrepreneurs and other businesses want to invest, grow, and hire; also a place where families, particularly young families, want to live, and can afford to live. And the effect of the elections, earlier this week, to that end.
The Vermont Progressive Party elected one State Senator and six State House members. The Senator is Tanya Vyhovsky, in the Chittenden-Central District. The six Representatives are: Adam Franz (Chittenden 14); Brian Cima (Chittenden 15); Trang Do and Jeffrey Peterson (Chittenden 16); Matt Gile (Chittenden 21); and Emery Mattheis (Orange-Washington-Addison). All...
Residents in Washington County advanced the effort to build a new East Montpelier campus for the Central Vermont Career Center, expanding its enrollment size. Read the story on VTDigger here: Washington County voters approved $54.9 million bond for new career center .
WALDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of Vermont cities and towns still rely on volunteers to count Election Day ballots by hand. The secretary of state’s office says 177 towns use tabulator machines to count ballots while 70 still use the old-fashioned method of counting by hand. That includes the...
VermontBiz Governor Phil Scott today announced Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn and Public Service Commissioner Kerrick Johnson will both be retiring from their roles on November 20. Joe Flynn was appointed secretary of the Agency of Transportation (AOT) in 2016 and has served in the role since the start of the...
VermontBiz Beacon Bank colleagues recently volunteered at a WindowDressers Community Build here, helping assemble free and low-cost insulated window inserts for those who cannot afford them. Through the community-driven initiative, volunteers built custom interior-mounted storm windows designed to keep homes warmer during the winter while reducing carbon emissions. WindowDressers combines...
VermontBiz Vermont and New Hampshire law firm, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer has been named a “Best Law Firm” in America by ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2027. Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice. The result is a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals seeking top-tier legal counsel in the United States. The 2027 edition is the 17th edition of the list.
A visitor walking along Main Street in Lake Placid sees reminders of the Olympics almost everywhere. There are displays recalling the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games, buildings associated with the athletes who competed here, and the speed skating oval beside the high school. With Mirror Lake just below the shops and the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond the village, it is easy to understand why generations of competitors have been drawn to this part of Essex County.
PLATTSBURGH | After nearly eight years of planning, fundraising, and community support, the Plattsburgh YMCA will officially break ground Thursday, Nov. 12, at its future home on New York Road. The milestone marks the next chapter for the organization that is committed to creating a modern, accessible facility to serve children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout the North Country.
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. (WCAX) - Boquet Valley Central School District has named Jenifer Jensen as the new principal at the Mountain View Campus. Jensen brings over 20 years of experience in education, previously having worked as middle school associate principal at Beekmantown Central School. A graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a...
“Any time you hear the word tax, that's got a negative connotation to a lot of people,” Bennington Selectboard Chair Tom Haley said. Read the story on VTDigger here: For new taxes, only room at the inn .
The Plattsburgh YMCA will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking November twelfth at its future home on New York Road. The project will transform the former CVPH Wellness Center into a facility with expanded swimming, fitness, recreation and youth programs. More than twelve million dollars has been raised, including four and a half million in state funding for pool renovations. After nearly eight years of planning and fundraising, work on the building is scheduled to begin in January.
SOUTH BURLINGTON — For people traveling on foot, walking along Williston Road over Interstate 89 means navigating the traffic barreling on and off the ramps leading to the busy highway at Exit 14. And with the short, dark days of winter around the corner, reduced visibility adds to the challenges of crossing the stretch that helps connect Burlington and South Burlington.
Last year, the Regional Food Bank says it distributed nearly 4 million meals across the North Country.
