Williston, Vt. – Vermonters affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have until 10 p.m. on Monday, November 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance, which may include FEMA grants to repair homes and replace property. For the st... More »
If you have applied for FEMA assistance following Vermont’s severe weather July 9-11, 2024, you may get a letter from FEMA. Please read the FEMA letter carefully. If you are found eligible for assistance, the letter will explain the grant amount that FEMA has ... More »
Vermont Recovery for July 9-11 Storms Sept. 3, 2024 How to Apply for Assistance If you have sustained damage or losses caused by severe storms, flooding, and mudslides between July 9-11, 2024, FEMA may be able to help you. You may be eligible for financial ... More »
Montpelier, VT – Recently, the Vermont House passed S.209, a critical bill aimed at curbing the growth of unserialized firearms, also known as “ghost guns” in Vermont communities. The initial triartisan vote of 110-31 underscores the urgency and consensus surr... More »
MONTPELIER, VT – Today the Senate gave preliminary approval to S.18, an act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids. “As lawmakers we put the health of Vermont youth above all else,” said Senator Ginny Lyons, chair of the Senate Commit... More »
Katherine Sims prevails over Vicki Strong In the game of musical chairs that began when the two-person Orleans County district jointly represented by Vicki Strong of Albany and Katherine Sims of Craftsbury was reduced to a single-member district, Representativ... More »
U.S. Representative Peter Welch Announces Candidacy for United States Senate BURLINGTON, Vt. — U.S. Rep. Peter Welch on Monday announced he is running for U.S. Senate. Welch called on Vermonters to join him in fighting for a progressive agenda in the Senat... More »
by Joseph Gresser On Tuesday evening, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced land borders with Canada and Mexico will be reopened to non-essential travelers some time next month. In his announcement, Secretary Mayorkas said potentia... More »
by Joseph Gresser At Governor Phil Scott’s press conference Tuesday, Financial Regulation Commissioner Michael Pieciak delivered the unwelcome news that the national death toll from the COVID pandemic has surpassed that recorded in the influenza pandemic of ... More »
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES STATE HAS REACHED ITS 80% VACCINATION GOAL; LIFTS ALL STATE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS 14 JUNE 2021 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced that 80.2% of Vermont’s eligible population – those age 12 and older – have recei... More »
MONTPELIER, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate passed J.R.H. 6, a joint resolution declaring racism as a public health emergency. The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs also voted favorably to pass out S.R. 10 a resolution condem... More »
Vermont Opens Vaccination to Ages 12 to 15 Following CDC Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Appointments can be made starting Thursday, May 13 at 8:15 a.m. BURLINGTON, VT – Vaccination registration will open to Vermonters ages 12 to 15 on Thursday morning, following... More »
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