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Vermont May 9, 2023

Democrat-controlled Vermont Senate overrides Gov. Phil Scott's veto of clean-heat bill

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a bill encouraging residents to move away from fossil fuels to heat their homes. The state Senate voted to override Gov. Scott's veto.

Vermont May 9, 2023

Vermont makes it a crime to own, operate paramilitary training camps

Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation that makes it a crime to own or operate paramilitary training camps in the state.

Vermont May 9, 2023

Vermont Catholic school changes name to remove name of bishop who led diocese during 'unthinkable abuse'

John A. Marshall School in Vermont is changing its name after it was found that the school's namesake led the diocese during a time of "unthinkable abuse of children by priests."

Vermont May 5, 2023

Vermont Legislature passes 3-day gun buy waiting period, but Gov. Scott apprehensive

The Vermont Legislature on Friday passed a bill that would implement a 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases alongside other measures aimed at preventing suicides and homicides.

Vermont May 5, 2023

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott vetoes clean heat standard bill

A clean heat bill that would have encouraged Vermont residents to heat their homes without using fossil fuels has been vetoed by Gov. Phil Scott.

Vermont May 4, 2023

Vermont launches impeachment investigations into Franklin County prosecutor, sheriff

Investigations into Franklin County, Vermont State Attorney John Lavoie and Sheriff John Grismore have been opened by the state Legislature.

Vermont May 3, 2023

Vermonters push for gender-neutral 5th grade sex ed: 'person who produces sperm'

Parents in Vermont's largest school district have endorsed its move to remove terms like "male" and "female" from its fifth grade sex education curriculum.

Vermont May 3, 2023

Vermont Legislature urged to impeach prosecutor over harassment, discrimination claims

The Vermont Legislature has been advised to impeach Franklin County State's Attorney John Lavoie after harassment and discrimination claims against him were determined to have merit.

Vermont May 2, 2023

Vermont's Republican governor approves assisted suicide for nonresidents

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, signed into law a bill that will open the state's medically-assisted suicide system to nonresidents

OPINION May 1, 2023

I’m a doctor who survived stage IV cancer. Euthanizing children isn’t medical care

The Netherlands announced that it will broaden its regulations on euthanasia so that doctors can end the lives of terminally ill children. This is not medical care; it’s barbaric.

Vermont April 28, 2023

Vermont Gov. Scott slams Legislature's green heat bill for unaffordability, promises veto

Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has vowed to veto a bill creating financial incentives for residents to install "clean" home heating systems.