Vermont would receive $92.7 million from Meta under a proposed settlement that would add new limits and safety controls for users under 18. Court approval is still required, and lawmakers would decide how the money is spent.
A Secretary of State report found 409 of 429 Vermont candidates registered, but 41 registered candidates still lacked an August 1 report or affidavit as of August 6.
Hartford plans to request the release of federal housing funds for Pinecrest Apartments, a proposed 48-unit affordable development at 33 Green Heights Drive.
The Phil Scott administration advanced changes to Vermont’s wetlands rules on Aug. 4, 2026, in a statewide dispute over land-use regulation and environmental reviews.
The University of Vermont Health Network says it will eliminate about 76 positions and require 66 employees to reapply for restructured jobs as it seeks to reduce expenses.
Gov. Phil Scott’s administration is continuing to pursue changes that could reduce wetland buffers for some housing projects, despite a legislative oversight committee’s formal rebuke in May.
The Killington Select Board approved a revised municipal budget June 29 and scheduled an Aug. 11 public vote after months of disagreement over staffing and employee benefits.
An EF-1 tornado swept through Quechee during Vermont’s June 18 severe storms, leaving crews to clear trees and downed power lines while residents and businesses dealt with cleanup and access concerns.
Waterbury’s Development Review Board scheduled a public hearing for application #035-26, a setback-waiver request involving 549 Loomis Hill Road.
The Vermont Agency of Transportation published a July 22 factsheet identifying rehabilitation of a failed roadside slope along US 2 in St. Johnsbury.
The Montpelier City Council voted unanimously on July 22 to authorize exclusive negotiations with DEW Properties, advancing the Country Club Road housing project without granting final approval or construction authorization.
A Vermont Agency of Transportation factsheet updated July 29 outlines planned pavement, drainage, signage and pedestrian-access work on Bethel’s Class 1 town highways.
The Jamaica Selectboard scheduled discussion of a full or partial withdrawal from DVFiber for February 9, alongside reviews of a Green Mountain Power agreement and a new town-office server.
Vermont’s District 5 Act 250 Commission rejected the quarry planned for a Morristown industrial park, citing local-rule, dust, air-quality and aesthetic concerns. The broader park received a permit, but its next construction plan is unclear without the rock operation.
CVOEO and Champlain Housing Trust have reviewed four Chittenden County sites but have not found a building for a proposed year-round shelter aimed at adults living outdoors.
Vermont’s statewide primary is Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Here are the remaining candidate-filing, early-ballot and Election Day deadlines, plus how the state’s open-primary ballot system works.
South Burlington has scheduled an Aug. 11, 2026, bond vote and is directing voters to a facility tour and public forum ahead of the decision.
Gov. Phil Scott’s July 8 executive order starts a review of Vermont rules for Association Health Plans, Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and other small-business coverage options. The order does not immediately change premiums, benefits or eligibility.
Montpelier’s Development Review Board has closed its public hearing on a proposal to convert an office building at 9 Heaton Street into 20 homes. The board has not issued a final decision.
The Montpelier City Council unanimously postponed a July 22 vote on proposed replacement procedures governing resident speaking time and the council chair’s discretion during meetings.
Burlington police arrested a suspect after a city emergency communications specialist observed a physical fight on a city-owned security camera near City Hall at about 4:01 a.m. July 26, according to the city.
The Burlington City Council approved a $112.6 million FY2027 budget on June 15, 2026. The city estimates the municipal portion of taxes will rise about $191 for a median-value home assessed at $353,000.
