Vermont’s H.740 would spend $800,000 to expand greenhouse gas reporting and build a new fuel emissions database. But Vermont already collects fuel volume data through existing tax systems. The bill’s new county and sector mandates may creat
Vermont Democrats have introduced S.298, a sweeping “Voting Rights Act” bill that expands the ability of voters and advocacy groups to sue municipalities and the state over election practices. With new mandates, Attorney General oversight,
The Vermont Senate adopted SR 21 condemning two Minneapolis shootings as "extrajudicial killings" — before any investigation has concluded. Sponsored by creative writing professor and Senate Pro Tem Philip Baruth, the resolution was rushed
Committees in both chambers held lengthy hearings on education policy budget pressures and structural reforms Testimony before the House Education committee focused on career navigation and the Graduate with a Plan initiative emphasizing pr
Lawmakers on Feb 6 heard testimony and staff briefings across multiple committees covering revenue proposals for housing an outdoor recreation economic ask Health Welfare budget adjustments and statutory changes dam safety and water infrast
Representative testimony and agency briefings at House and Senate committee hearings on Feb 5 covered proposals to authorize new access area licenses and modest fees for public water access detailed revenue accounting for the child care con
State agencies and legislative committees on Feb 5 presented detailed budget adjustments program changes and regulatory proposals across Human Services Environment Education Energy and other panels Testimony focused on reallocations between
The chair of the House Human Services Committee declared residency verification for emergency housing a constitutional "non-starter" — then scrapped H.594's entire accountability framework. But federal case law distinguishes between waiting
Lawmakers on Feb 4 held a broad slate of committee hearings across the Capitol focused on housing and landlord tenant reforms proposals to change how primary care is paid education spending limits and school budgeting mechanics utility cons
Legislative committees on Wednesday received testimony on a range of bills and budget items with prominent discussion of proposed limits on health care facility ownership and enforcement mechanisms pilot programs and credit facilities for o
Several House and Senate committees met Tuesday Feb 3 2026 taking testimony and reviewing bills and budget requests on a range of topics including dam safety and removal appropriations for executive agencies and the judiciary school funding
Legislative committees on Tuesday heard testimony and considered budget requests proposed regulatory authority expansions mandated requirements for local planning and school technology fee adjustments tied to permitting and enforcement and
