-
$800,000 for Data Vermont Already Collects
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…
-
New VT Voting Bill: Lawsuits Yup, IDs Nope
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.…
-
VT Senate Condemns Killings Before Courts
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…
-
FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup
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…
-
FYIVT Golden Dome: Midday Roundup
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…
-
DEC Cites Ben & Jerry’s for Most Wastewater Pretreatment Violations in 2024
Ben & Jerry’s was cited by the Vermont DEC for the highest number of wastewater pretreatment violations in 2024, leading a statewide list of 17 industrial permittees found in…
-
FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup
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…
-
FYIVT Golden Dome: Midday Roundup
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…
-
VT Emergency Housing Reform Bill Scrapped for a Bill Nobody Has Seen
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…
-
FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup
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…
Signup Newsletter
By signing up, you agree to the our terms and our Privacy Policy agreement.
Subscribe to RSS
Make a Difference!
Contact FYIVT
Latest Posts
Latest Comments
Archives
- February 2026 (17)
- January 2026 (51)
- December 2025 (31)
- November 2025 (30)
- October 2025 (32)
- September 2025 (30)
- August 2025 (31)
- July 2025 (31)
- June 2025 (35)
- May 2025 (33)
- April 2025 (35)
- March 2025 (38)
- February 2025 (33)
- January 2025 (33)
- December 2024 (51)
- November 2024 (109)
- October 2024 (76)
- September 2024 (22)