Vermont may be in trouble, but not for the reasons argued by the pro-development forces. Our uniquely beautiful state with its abundant natural resources and beauty, and our great citizenry, should never be on the market. 

When I served as Montpelier mayor, I worked to improve daily life for our residents: keeping our community affordable, investing in infrastructure and housing, and making local government work for the people it serves. I know firsthand how hard that work is and how much it matters who is doing it. That's why I'm supporting Ryan McLaren for lieutenant governor.

Accountability is a foundational pillar of government that ensures political leaders are fulfilling their duties honorably and legally. As a 14-year-old student from Waterbury, Vermont, observing the political actions of the world today, the thing that frightens me the most is the lack of accountability being taken by the federal government.

I am writing to endorse Leah Murphy Jones and Caleb Curry for the two Washington County Assistant Judge positions. Together, this pair brings experience, integrity, and common sense - and represents a valuable balance of continuity and fresh perspective.

I am writing to express my support for Leah Murphy Jones and Caleb Curry for the two Washington County Assistant Judge positions on the Aug. 11 Democratic primary ballot.

As former employees of Let’s Grow Kids, we enthusiastically support our former boss, Aly Richards, to become the next governor of Vermont.

Vermonters have every reason to be frustrated with the state's healthcare system. Costs continue to climb, insurance premiums consume a growing share of household budgets, and access to care remains uncertain for many families.

At a time when Vermonters are worried about property taxes, electric bills, and rising costs, Gov. Phil Scott recently vetoed three bipartisan environmental bills that would have reduced expenses for taxpayers and ratepayers alike.

The amathic individual lives in a state where beliefs are accepted without examination, where truth is subordinate to a desire, and where learning and evidence are resisted because they threaten identity or comfort. Do we see amathia in America today?

I’m not one to often publicize my support for a candidate, but I’m making an exception this election cycle. I’m supporting Molly Gray for lieutenant governor.

We can no longer choose our own health care path or live here comfortably because we have the highest health insurance premiums in the USA, which is causing businesses and families to go broke or leave the state.

I am writing this after attending our local Vermont state representatives’ public “end of the session” meeting on June 24 at the Big Picture in Waitsfield. Present were Reps. Dara Torre, Candice White, Theresa Wood, all of whom are running for re-election unopposed in their primaries this year, and state Sen. Ann Cummings. To say this meeting was disappointing is an understatement.

The education reform train the Legislature assembled a year ago finally left the station when Gov. Phil Scott signed Act 170, but it is still a long way from its final destination.

On Monday, the Building Use and Visioning Committee of the HUUSD School Board met and discussed creating a five-year plan for our school district. The focus was on the difficult topic of school consolidation within our district.

A lot has happened recently in the Legislature and the governor’s office that affects the school budget, your property taxes for the next fiscal year, and the push for school district consolidation. As we wind down the school year, we want to give you our quick take on all of these complex issues.

Vermont communities are seeing a rapid increase in high-powered, high-speed, unregulated devices operating on streets, sidewalks, and on shared-use paths.

We often talk about pregnancy and a new baby as one of the happiest times in a person's life. The reality is often more complicated. Parents may find themselves navigating exhaustion, anxiety, isolation, relationship challenges, and financial stress, often while caring for a newborn and trying to meet their own basic needs.

In February, the Supreme Court ruled the tariffs enacted by the Trump administration unlawful and ordered refunds. Four months later, the obstruction is unmistakable: of the $166 billion owed, only $21 billion has been repaid. Another $40 billion sits in limbo while the administration requires individual lawsuits for each importer to access their money.

We are aging, shrinking, and pricing out our own children, workers, and entrepreneurs. Schools face consolidation, taxes are climbing, and employers struggle to fill jobs.

Weeks away from the 250th celebration of our nation’s founding – it is time to declare Vermont’s schools independent of “Big Tech.”

As the saying goes, trust is a fragile thing—hard to earn, easy to lose. For wildlife protection advocates, trust in the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s leadership has never really been earned—and keeps slipping further away.

Our local Rotary Youth Exchange program is seeking two host families for a wonderful high school exchange student from France who will be arriving this August.

Housing is on everyone’s minds these days: How to build more of it, and how to make it affordable for more families. There are many ideas to increase funding and reduce regulations to make it more attractive for developers to build in Vermont.

This past legislative session, Vermonters for a Clean Environment participated in the development of a responsible data center bill, H.727. Despite these efforts, Gov. Phil Scott's veto of the bill was justified due to the Senate's massive fumble.