Peter Hirschfeld
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Vermont, United States
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Major shift in race for US House as Ram Hinsdale drops out, endorses Balint
Chittenden County Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale bowed out of the race for the U.S. House Friday and is now urging her supporters to vote for Windham County Sen. Becca Balint. → Read More
State Treasurer Beth Pearce to step down after six terms in office
State Treasurer Beth Pearce says she's decided not seek to reelection after receiving a cancer diagnosis last month. → Read More
Scott vetoes pension bill, but override likely awaits
Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a pension reform bill that won unanimous support in both the House and Senate. → Read More
Local education taxes set for major shakeup as legislation in Montpelier moves forward
Vermont lawmakers are nearing agreement on an education financing overhaul that could dramatically shift the way money is distributed to public schools. → Read More
'Tough pill to swallow': Vermont food groups dial back on assistance as federal funds expire
As the federal relief that propped up nutrition-assistance organizations during the pandemic begins to disappear, food security advocates say Vermont will need to increase public support for food shelves and other programs in order to avoid a surge in malnutrition. → Read More
Gov. Scott is at odds with lawmakers over pension and budget bills
Gov. Phil Scott is threatening to veto two landmark spending bills if lawmakers don't make changes to the legislation. → Read More
Scott demands changes to Vermont House's $8.1 billion budget plan
Gov. Phil Scott is threatening to withhold support for the state budget if lawmakers don't restore the "essential initiatives" in his spending plan. → Read More
Gov. Phil Scott signs Ukrainian aid bill
A Ukrainian aid bill signed by Gov. Phil Scott on the Statehousesteps Tuesday night will be used to support humanitarian efforts by Save the Children. → Read More
Masks may be coming off in Vermont, but other COVID protocols are here to stay
Public health officials say getting tested when you're sick, and quarantining when you test positive, will help avoid future spikes in COVID case counts. → Read More
As primary care system nears 'breaking point,' Vermont lawmakers consider a rescue plan
A primary care shortage across Vermont has raised some existential questions about the future of the state's health care system → Read More
Students' mental health needs will contribute to increase in school spending next year
Based on the school budgets approved on Town Meeting Day, overall education spending in Vermont is forecast to jump by more than 5% next year. → Read More
A vigil for Ukraine in Montpelier spotlights unfolding humanitarian crisis
Dozens of Vermonters stood outside the Montpelier post office Tuesday to draw public attention to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. → Read More
As COVID case counts fall in Vt., Scott administration signals softening of health guidance
Vermont's Commissioner of Health Dr. Mark Levine says revised guidance on masking in schools is a sign of changes to come. → Read More
What if we funded public education differently?
Amanda Calder of Winooski asked Brave Little State what it would look like if we raised money for our schools in a totally different way. It’s a hypothetical some lawmakers hope will become a reality. → Read More
After failed run at governor's office, Zuckerman wants his old seat back
Former Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman is running for the post again after losing to Gov. Phil Scott in the 2020 governor's race. → Read More
Help shape our coverage of the Vermont Legislature
As a new legislative session gets underway in Montpelier, we want make sure your questions and concerns shape our coverage. → Read More
Chittenden County Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale announces bid for U.S. House
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale is the third Democratic woman to seek Vermont's only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives → Read More
Unions, lawmakers finalize plan to address Vt. pension shortfall
A plan approved by union officials and Vermont lawmakers Monday includes $200 million in state spending this year to help offset a $3 billion unfunded liability in the public pension system. → Read More
Scott asks lawmakers for more than $200 million for housing, health care and COVID response
Gov. Phil Scott won't deliver his budget address until Jan. 18, but he's already asking lawmakers to make extraordinary increases to the spending plan they passed last year. → Read More
Gov. Phil Scott emphasizes workforce development, housing in 2022 State of the State address
In his State of the State address Wednesday, Gov. Phil Scott focused more on building the workforce and growing the economy than omicron-fueled case counts. He said that Vermont sits “at the moment we’ve been waiting for” as he prevailed on Democratic leaders in the House and Senate to embrace the spending proposals he’ll unveil in his budget address later this month. → Read More