Vermont House

The Vermont House has passed a measure intended to protect Vermonters from civil arrest in sensitive locations.

Governor Phil Scott is calling on the Vermont House to pass a measure to site a new facility to house violent offenders that are not fit to stand trial.

A day after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that critics say will erode voting rights, the Vermont House passed a measure designed to protect those rights.

After rejecting a number of amendments, the Democratic-led Vermont House on Friday passed and moved to the state Senate an education reform bill. But the Republican governor has said the bill fails to meet the goals of reform and affordability.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has appointed David Soucy of Barre Town to the Vermont House.

Governor Phil Scott is criticizing the Vermont House version of an education reform bill, while House Democrats say the proposal provides a measured path forward.

During his weekly briefing today, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott expressed displeasure over the Vermont House version of the budget.

Vermont’s governor and the legislature’s Speaker of the House hold separate briefings on the proposed state budget

The Vermont Legislature gaveled into a new biennium this morning and its first order of business involved organizational items and choosing the leaders of each chamber.

As the Vermont Legislature gavels into session, Governor Phil Scott has appointed a representative to fill an empty seat.