Vermont Legislature

Vermont Conservation Voters have brought advocacy groups together for over a decade to identify environmental legislative priorities.

House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy, a Republican, says there is consensus that education reform is the top priority.

As the legislative session began this week some entryways to the State House were closed, bags were checked and people had to pass through a metal detector.

State Treasurer Michael Pieciak is asking the legislature to pass a measure that could lead to lower prescription costs

As the second half of the biennium begins this week, Vermont legislators are outlining their priorities for the session.

Pro-Tem Democrat/Progressive Phil Baruth says the Vermont Senate's focus must be education reform

The Vermont Legislature’s Joint Fiscal Committee met late last week to discuss the impact of federal funding changes on the state.

Debate on the education reform that Vermont legislators passed earlier this month continues as plans won’t be finalized until the second half of the biennium. Some education groups aren’t happy with the changes.

The Vermont Legislature adjourned its session Monday night after passing a sweeping education-reform bill.

Vermont’s leaders are continuing to work toward a deal on education reform, postponing its scheduled adjournment.