Vermont political news
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Two state senators arrested May 11, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Florida poised for round two of medical marijuana battle Jan 13, 2015
2014
- Vermont judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 19, 2014
- State legislative competitiveness analysis following recent primaries and New York's completed candidate list Aug 27, 2014
- Challenger running for two offices fails to win either: Vermont state executives primary 2014 review Aug 27, 2014
- 2014 elections review: Few competitive congressional primaries in Vermont and Arizona Aug 27, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/25/2014 Jun 25, 2014
- Filing deadline report: Strong showing from local third parties in Vermont Jun 13, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/21/2014 May 21, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Vermont removes medical marijuana limit May 12, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: New Jersey considers gun control legislation Mar 03, 2014
2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Kids, computers and a warning to parents Oct 17, 2013
- Long-time politician Thomas Crowley dies Aug 30, 2013
- Vermont pot citations being put to use Aug 13, 2013
- Vermont seeks federal disaster declaration Jul 29, 2013
- Vermont Rep. calls for domestic drone regulation Jul 15, 2013
- Vermont group pushes for Taser legislation on anniversary of man's death Jun 28, 2013
- Governor Shumlin signs marijuana decriminilization bill Jun 13, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: More controversy in New York May 20, 2013
- Euthanasia bill to reach Governor Shumlin May 14, 2013
- Governor Shumlin: Vermont needs no gun control changes Apr 29, 2013
- Vermont House committee will hold hearing on stun guns Apr 15, 2013
- Vermont bill would create crime classification system Mar 30, 2013
- Vermont bill would allow certain state employees to unionize Mar 14, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: School vouchers and lottery tickets Mar 07, 2013
- Vermont committee kills tax on sugary beverages Feb 26, 2013
- Vermont House to vote on bill concerning pension-forfeiture Feb 14, 2013
- Shumlin Administration wants gas tax change Jan 28, 2013
- Vermont governor once again makes education a priority Jan 14, 2013
- The Executive Summary: New governors take office in three states as 2013 campaigns get under way Jan 10, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Artificial insemination, murders and wolf hunting Jan 03, 2013
2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Vermont State Executive Officials Dec 13, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Vermont Congressional Seats Dec 06, 2012
- Vermont Senate Democrats re-elect Campbell Nov 29, 2012
- Vermont House Speaker faces challenge for position Nov 14, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Vermont State Legislature Oct 29, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Vermont State Executive Officials Oct 29, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Vermont Congressional Seats Oct 29, 2012
- U.S. Justice Department and Vermont reach agreement regarding absentee ballots Oct 22, 2012
- Vermont gubernatorial candidates engage in spirited debate Oct 18, 2012
- The Executive Summary: Primaries wrap up as the chosen few charge ahead to the general election Sep 20, 2012
- The Executive Summary: Only two primaries and two months until the general election Sep 06, 2012
- 2012 elections review: State executive primaries in Vermont and Arizona set ballots for November Aug 29, 2012
- 2012 elections review: Uncompetitive elections in Vermont Aug 29, 2012
- Midnight passes in Vermont without resolution for Democratic attorney general race Aug 29, 2012
- Making sense of the August 28, 2012 elections Aug 27, 2012
- Election preview: Judgement day approaches for attorney general contenders in Vermont Aug 27, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Vermont voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Aug 27, 2012
- National Association of Basketball Coaches files brief on behalf of affirmative action Aug 25, 2012
- The Executive Summary: Change is in the air for state executive offices in Louisiana, North Dakota and Vermont Aug 23, 2012
- Iowa joins 13 other states in urging Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action Aug 17, 2012
- Second Circuit gives go ahead for 13th Amendment Vermont prison lawsuit Aug 15, 2012
- Vermont Attorney General reminds voters he needs support Aug 13, 2012
- Vermont Judge rejects arguments that trespass charges are fueling a civil land dispute Jul 31, 2012
- Vermont Democratic Committee favors first-timer over fixture for attorney general Jul 26, 2012
- 2012 competitiveness in Vermont state legislative elections Jul 15, 2012
- Governor Shumlin appoints Vermont attorney to Washington County Probate Court Jul 13, 2012
- The Executive Summary: Elections, candidate filings and new appointments Jun 28, 2012
- VT Superior Court holds that opening town meetings with a prayer violates the state constitution Jun 26, 2012
- Filing deadline report: Vermont's one state executive primary could end record streak for Sorrell Jun 15, 2012
- Vermont travel reimbursement policy for judges brought to light Jun 14, 2012
- Candidate filing period opens in Vermont May 31, 2012
- Vermont Supreme Court rules city cannot block access to local pond May 28, 2012
- State attorneys general meet to reaffirm Vermont-New Hampshire border May 15, 2012
- Vermont courts to delay rollout of new digitized case management system May 14, 2012
- Emily Peyton in Vermont: One candidate, two offices Apr 30, 2012
- VT Supremes deliver split decision in open records case Apr 30, 2012
- Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee proposes changes in drug policy Apr 14, 2012
- Vermont's attorney general likely to face two primary challengers Mar 31, 2012
- VT Superior Court allows continued use of alcohol breath testing Mar 26, 2012
- Independent Vermont Senator draws challenger in re-election bid Mar 15, 2012
- VT Democrats cite Judge Crawford's decision in complaint Mar 15, 2012
- Vermont Democrats file complaint against political advocacy group Feb 29, 2012
- Vermont appeals nuclear plant decision in Second Circuit Feb 29, 2012
- Vermont Attorney General files suit against 2010 GOP gubernatorial candidate Feb 15, 2012
- Vermont attorney general loses three high-profile cases Feb 01, 2012
- Supreme Weekly: January 26, 2012 Jan 26, 2012
- Vermont State Senate considers amending the state constitution Jan 13, 2012
- Governor Appoints Magistrate Judge Jan 13, 2012
2011
- Vermont Supreme Court Rules Tax Information Private Dec 28, 2011
- Brock challenges Shumlin for Vermont's top seat Dec 15, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Freshman governors and their 2011 Supreme Court appointments Dec 08, 2011
- Vermont Judge Sends Suspects Home Dec 01, 2011
- Shumlin named "2011 Green Governor of the Year" Nov 30, 2011
- Governors back repeal of DOMA Nov 15, 2011
- Wind Protesters Face Potential Arrests Nov 15, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Governor kicks redistricting chair off commission Nov 04, 2011
- Shumlin campaign contributions questioned Oct 31, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Appointments and the politics of rulings Oct 20, 2011
- Vermont Supreme Court carries on annual custom Oct 16, 2011
- U.S. Senator Leahy takes a stand on maple syrup, same-sex marriage Oct 15, 2011
- Gun club brought before Development Review Board Sep 30, 2011
- "Vermont Transparency Tour" to kick off next month Sep 30, 2011
- Currier case considered by Vermont Supreme Court Sep 16, 2011
- Vermont Public Service Board seeks public comment on new technology Sep 15, 2011
- Early buzz about Shumlin's 2012 GOP challenger Sep 01, 2011
- Grant awarded to preserve court records Sep 01, 2011
- Shumlin positions himself for 2012 re-election bid Aug 15, 2011
- Looking for Vermont's Next Justice Aug 15, 2011
- Don't drink the water: Dispute over bottled water emerges in Vermont state government Jul 29, 2011
- Vermont Superior Court Positions Filled Jul 22, 2011
- Justice Stephen Breyer to appear at Coolidge Center banquet Jul 16, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: No southern hospitality in the South Carolina Senate Jul 01, 2011
- Vermont Campaign Law Violated by Democratic Advocacy Group Jun 30, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts Jun 17, 2011
- Counting the Vermont state legislative committees Jun 16, 2011
- Vermont Public Records Act gets a closer look Jun 15, 2011
- Vermont's First Environmental Judge to Retire Jun 14, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Busy week for the courts Jun 09, 2011
- Vermont Attorney General will not pursue campaign finance complaints May 27, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: High courts in Vermont, Arkansas, New Mexico and New Jersey May 26, 2011
- Vermont Ranked First Nationally May 18, 2011
- Vermont Supreme Court rules ballots are public records May 03, 2011
- Vermont State Senate passes legislation to put state on the path to single-payer health care May 01, 2011
- Vermont Supreme Court Rules Ballots Public Record After 90 Days Apr 30, 2011
- Convicted Stepdad Denied Bid for Fourth Trial Apr 15, 2011
- No pending Vermont legislative referrals for 2011 or 2012 Apr 15, 2011
- Vermont State Legislature's judicial retention committee says "no" to retaining judge with alleged courtroom demeanor issues Mar 31, 2011
- Judge Keller Withdraws Request to be Retained Mar 19, 2011
- Legislative Committee Cross-Examines Two Vermont Judges Mar 13, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: New Jersey adds 11th commission member, Mississippi House introduces new map Mar 04, 2011
- Vermont Judges Criticized in Review Process Feb 25, 2011
- Burlington mayor advocates for local tax increase Feb 20, 2011
- Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Verdict in Student Death Feb 04, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- Governors in the news: Republican executives are pursuing similar plans across the land Feb 02, 2011
- Governors in the news: California authorities are still trying to ID the vandal who threatened Jerry Brown Jan 24, 2011
- New Vermont SOS sworn into office Jan 11, 2011
2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- New Vermont SOS selects deputy Dec 13, 2010
- Vermont Attorney General calls for Soda Tax Nov 29, 2010
- Election Day winds down with 7 key gubernatorial races undecided Nov 03, 2010
- Vermont 17 year olds given the green light to vote in primaries Nov 03, 2010
- Election Day could have a few surprises for gubernatorial hopefuls Nov 02, 2010
- America's unelected governor Nov 01, 2010
- Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northeast ballot measures Oct 21, 2010
- Vermont GOP SOS candidate receives ticket for accident Oct 14, 2010
- Vermont voting age requirements are up for a vote this November Sep 17, 2010
- Vermont AG requested to investigate Republican Governors Association Sep 13, 2010
- Vermont Primary Roundup - Condos and Gibbs crush in SOS races Aug 25, 2010
- Primary roundup from August 24, 2010 Aug 25, 2010
- Lively primaries for both parties in Vermont SOS campaign Aug 12, 2010
- Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
- Vermont legislators fail to pass initiative legislation Jul 14, 2010
- Vermont AG named Sixth Worst in the Nation by CEI Jul 12, 2010
- Vermont AG warns out-of-state companies not to violate state law Jul 01, 2010
- Vermont GOP SOS candidates spar over public debate Jun 14, 2010
- Governor signs bill to restructure Vermont courts Jun 04, 2010
- Probate Judge Cook announces retirement Jun 04, 2010
- Vermont AG warns of foreclosure scams May 27, 2010
- Former Vermont Supreme Court Chief Justice dies May 16, 2010
- Vermont to get $60,000 in nation-wide drug settlement May 10, 2010
- Vermont legislature planning to reorganize courts May 01, 2010
- Vermont primary election moves up to August Apr 09, 2010
- City of Burlington IRV repeal scheduled for March ballot Feb 01, 2010
- Family Court judge plans to retire Jan 12, 2010
- New Vermont federal judge sworn in Jan 11, 2010
2009
- New political party forming in Vermont Nov 20, 2009
- State judge nominated for federal judgeship Oct 14, 2009
- South Burlington approved stormwater projects waits for voter approval Aug 27, 2009
- Recommendation made for District of Vermont Jul 22, 2009
- Burlington City Council agrees to budget Jul 14, 2009
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