another question for #vted — is there a vermont school district that has done a really great job at teacher retention? what makes you want to stay at your school or district? drop me a line here or at rrobinson @ vtdigger.org.

As Vermonters prepare to vote on whether to protect abortion rights in the state constitution, riley robinson brings us the story of the Vermont Women's Health Center — the first women-run org of its kind in the U.S. Catch this week's Deeper Dig podcast here: vtdigger.org/2022/11/04/the…

Really nice work The Huntington News huntnewsnu.com/69983/city-pul…

On the latest Deeper Dig with riley robinson and Sarah Mearhoff: The towns that could benefit most from federal grant programs are often the least equipped to pursue them. Both lawmakers and Gov. Phil Scott are considering ways to change that. #vtpoli vtdigger.org/2023/01/13/the…

The Vermont Senate has taken the unconstitutional position that it can shut out reporters from committee meetings and do the public's business behind closed doors. Seven Vermont news organizations, including VTDigger, have signed this letter calling on lawmakers to let us in.

Happy Town Meeting Day, folks. The polls have closed, in-person meetings have ended (I hope!) and the VTDigger newsroom has vegan/gluten-free pizza, chips, reporter-provided blackberries, The Election Night Cat and results, here: vtdigger.org/2023/03/07/rea…

PHOTOS: Take a look at Vermont's Town Meeting Day 2023 #vtpoli #tmdvt vtdigger.org/2023/03/07/pho…

After a school board race in which a proposed equity policy divided the candidates, Milton voters reelected Jeremy Metcalf and Melinda Young — supporters of the policy — as school trustees Tuesday. #vtpoli #tmdvt vtdigger.org/2023/03/07/equ…

Essex town voters approved a 22% property tax increase Tuesday, according to preliminary results provided by Town Clerk Susan McNamara-Hill, on the first Town Meeting Day since Essex Junction separated from the town to become its own city. #vtpoli #tmdvt vtdigger.org/2023/03/07/ess…

belated announcement, but i’m back at The Christian Science Monitor, now as assistant photo editor! as i get going, i’m hoping to expand our freelance photog network — if you’re interested in working with us, whether in the US or abroad, drop me a line: [email protected]

Have you ever wondered what your legislator does when they're not serving at the Statehouse? Our new tool opens the books of Vermont's top politicians to create a first-ever "Full Disclosure." #vtpoli (1/4) vtdigger.org/2023/04/18/ful…