Vermont House

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.

As the Vermont House of Representatives begins its new biennium on Wednesday, its incumbent Speaker is facing a challenge.

A Vermont House member apologized on the floor of the chamber Monday for surreptitiously and repeatedly damaging another member’s tote bag.

A couple hours before the Vermont House began final debate on a bill that sets property tax rates, Governor Phil Scott focused his weekly briefing today on the potential implications of its provisions.

The Vermont Legislature returned today for the second half of its biennium.

Democratic House Speaker Jill Krowinski discusses her priorities for the legislative session, including flood recovery.

The Vermont House has begun the formal investigation process that could lead to the impeachments of a Franklin County Sheriff and a judge.

Late last week the Vermont House passed the Affordable Heat Act, sent to the Senate for reconciliation. The bill’s intent is to move away from fossil fuels and lower energy costs. But opponents say its provisions are anything but affordable.

Last week the Vermont House passed its version of the 2024 budget and sent it to the Senate for consideration. During his weekly briefing Friday, Governor Phil Scott criticized a provision in the proposal that would increase DMV fees.