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Gov. Phil Scott signed Act H.454 on July 1, which seeks to fix Vermont's myriad public education issues. Here's why some ...
The transformation is far from guaranteed. Lawmakers first need to agree on a new school district map before proceeding with other facets of the law.
Governor Phil Scott gathered legislative leaders and committee chairs to sign Vermont’s sweeping education reform bill.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Nearly 120 people have applied for gubernatorial pardons during Gov. Phil Scott’s eight years in ...
Gov. Phil Scott signed a transformational education reform bill into law on Tuesday afternoon that will drastically change ...
Step one of reforming and replacing Vermont’s education funding system is now complete, as the state’s Republican Governor ...
In addition to banning cell phones in school, the new law also restricts teachers' communications with students over social ...
Vermont’s new law also includes a first-of-its kind provision banning schools from using social media to communicate with students.
Phil Scott says Vermont is ‘moving in the wrong direction.’ ... Gov. Phil Scott tours his hometown of Barre with VTDigger reporter Sarah Mearhoff on Friday, September 13.
We are in the midst of a housing crisis. There’s nowhere for people to go,” said Maryellen Griffin, a staff attorney with Vermont Legal Aid. “People will be camping in sidewalks, parks, river banks, ...
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (right) spoke with Vermont Senator Peter Welch before a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the East Calais General Store on Oct. 27. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff BARRE, Vt.
Phil Scott and Vermont legislators found at least some common ground on crime bills this year “I think that’s one of the bright spots of this session,” the governor said.