After years of neighbor opposition, a private airstrip for Beta’s CEO nears approval  - VTDigger

The latest stages of state and federal approval have been conducted without public hearings. Some neighbors say their safety concerns haven’t fully been considered.

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Vermont keeps a list of where large crowds gather. The feds get a copy. - VTDigger

For nearly a decade, the state has quietly compiled the list of large public gatherings. Town clerks are just now finding out about it.

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The only licensed prosecutor leaves Addison County office - VTDigger

The only prosecutor with a law license in Addison County is leaving Eva Vekos’ office next week. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office will begin prosecuting all cases in the county.

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Judge finds Vermont's federal grants can't be rescinded if political priorities shift - VTDigger

“This ruling is an important step toward protecting Vermont’s federal funding, now and in the future, from arbitrary termination based on the shifting priorities of the Trump Administration,” Vermont ...

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End of immigration program forces difficult choices for Vermont residents - VTDigger

“As much as I can stay inside, I will stay inside,” one Haitian on the program in Vermont said, referring to his apartment in Chittenden County.

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A Department of Corrections policy is quietly reshaping how long people are incarcerated in Vermont - VTDigger

The department said the policy is about protecting public safety. Advocates have raised concerns.

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Vermont Conversation: ‘I’m sorry that this isn’t what we promised.’ Immigration attorney Jill Martin Diaz on fear and hope in Vermont’s immigrant community - VTDigger

Martin Diaz, who is the executive director of the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project, warns that “rights and protections are being stripped away every day in mundane-seeming memos and orders from court...

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‘A step forward’: Deep in the new federal housing law, changes to disaster recovery funding are brewing - VTDigger

Although the new law about the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s long-term disaster recovery program leaves key questions open, experts say it moves in the right direction.

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Vermont officials concerned as White House announces 50% tariffs on some Canadian products - VTDigger

“These new tariff threats against Canada are an extreme escalation of President Trump’s reckless and irresponsible trade war,” said U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt.

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Federal appeals court overturns Vermont judge’s ruling that released Mohsen Mahdawi - VTDigger

The Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist’s case should have been adjudicated in the federal immigration court system first, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit said Tuesd...

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Vermont to give local news priority for state advertising dollars - VTDigger

Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order Thursday that gives preference to local news organizations when deciding where to invest state advertising dollars.

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President Trump’s priorities could put a hefty portion of federal grants in Vermont on the chopping block under proposed rule - VTDigger

“Federal grants were politicized under the last administration to promote a far-left DEI agenda with projects like drag shows in Ecuador and transgender experiments on mice,” a government spokesperson...

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President Trump’s priorities could put a hefty portion of federal grants in Vermont on the chopping block under proposed rule - VTDigger

“Federal grants were politicized under the last administration to promote a far-left DEI agenda with projects like drag shows in Ecuador and transgender experiments on mice,” a government spokesperson...

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He’s the high bailiff of Orange County, Vermont. Now, he’s in Iran — and saluting its ‘holy war’ with the US - VTDigger

Christopher Helali invoked his largely ceremonial office in social media posts during the state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including a selfie showing a large red banner reading, “Kill Trump.”

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What does it cost to break into the Vermont Senate? In Chittenden County, campaign funds reach new heights. - VTDigger

“Money in Vermont, whether you're talking about legislative or statewide races, doesn't necessarily translate into winning,” said longtime Vermont journalist Chris Graff.

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The cumulative weight of standing there - VTDigger

What more than 100 hours of video reveal about police work during a March ICE raid in South Burlington

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The nation is craving protein, but Vermont dairy isn’t cashing in - VTDigger

Expensive land and aging infrastructure have left Vermont’s dairy industry behind as other states dominate.

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‘I still worry’: Vermonters recount floods’ impacts at anniversary climate panel - VTDigger

“Disasters don't end when the water recedes,” one person who lost her mobile home said. “They reshape lives for years.”

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Trump WILL Try to Steal the Midterms. Here's How

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‘Substantial concerns’: New filing in border patrol agent’s killing challenges law enforcement version of events - VTDigger

“Defense investigation into the veracity and consistency of these accounts is ongoing, but there are reasons to question the accuracy and forthrightness of these law enforcement accounts,” the murder ...

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‘Broken’ trust: Energy site redevelopment company seeks input from Vernon community on uses for former Vermont Yankee plant - VTDigger

“Communities have more say in outcomes, and I think it's important to figure out how we can work together,” said PowerTransitions spokesperson at a Tuesday night meeting.

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Vermont gets $1.3 million to settle allegations Cash App did not shield users from fraud - VTDigger

The currency transfer platform knew its app was prone to scams but failed to shut them down, even running promotions that exposed more users to fraud, Attorney General Charity Clark said.

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Bolstered bloc of Vermont Republicans see bills repealed this year as a win - VTDigger

“We've now spent an entire session undoing harmful policies passed by the previous supermajority,” Gov. Phil Scott said, pointing to when Democrats had greater numbers in the House and Senate.

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VTrans receives over $19 million in federal funds for Route 7 reconstruction - VTDigger

The U.S. BUILD grant to help fund the reconstruction project was announced Monday by the Vermont Congressional Delegation.

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US Supreme Court ruling on deportation protections leaves Vermont Haitians out of work and scrambling for options - VTDigger

The June 25 court decision will likely impact the local economy, with dozens no longer employed in several industries throughout the state, advocates say.

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Candidates for Vermont governor and lieutenant governor report large fundraising hauls - VTDigger

Hundreds of thousands of dollars have come in for candidates for Vermont's top offices ahead of an August primary election.

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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital plans to close its birthing center - VTDigger

Amid financial strain, the hospital said its obstetrics unit lost $3.8 million in 2025.

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Vermont lawmakers tried to curb license plate surveillance. Police found a way around it. - VTDigger

Data obtained by VTDigger shows that police in Vermont have conducted over 100 searches in the last three years using Flock license plate cameras.

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‘Vermont that still feels wild’: 3 waterways proposed for the ‘National Park System for rivers’ - VTDigger

“This really is a partnership of the federal government through the park service with the local communities, where local communities are in the lead,” said Ben Applegate, who is leading one of the eff...

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