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GovernmentVermont Conversation: Stealing Elections, American Style: Voting rights attorney David Walbert on how the 2026 election could be hijacked — and saved
Author David Walbert and his latest book, “Stealing Elections, American Style.” Courtesy photo
GovernmentFeds issue warning on grant funds after Vermont identifies own mistakes
Education Secretary Zoie Saunders, left, and Tammy Kolbe, acting State Board of Education chair. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger
Technology‘Fuck the Flock cameras’: On big tech, Vermont’s candidates for governor differ on style and substance
A license plate reader camera on VT Route 7A in Manchester seen on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger
GovernmentEngaged young voters across Vermont aim to get their peers to the polls
Stickers are ready in the 60 municipalities casting ballots rather than holding in-person Town Meetings. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger
EducationCheaper tuition alone won’t get first-generation students to college
This commentary is by David Stahler Jr., a writing and literature teacher at Lyndon Institute.
GovernmentFormer Vermont Rep. Noel Neely died two days before being found, documents show
A street sign for Douglas Hill in Norwich near the Neely residence. Photo courtesy of Valley News
EducationTuition free college or training? Yes!
As seasons change, it’s always a good time to think about what’s next and evaluate options. And when it comes to college, training, and career changes, there’s truly no better time than the present to go back to school, finish a degree, or…
Real EstateEssex parking saga comes to a close
Construction of the Essex County Courthouse in Guildhall abuts the Essex County Sheriff’s Deprtment on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. . Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger
HealthUVM Health watchdog turns its sights to Vermont’s broader healthcare system
Mike Smith, interim president of Vermont State University, at the Vermont Technical College campus in Williston on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger
GovernmentBurlington man accused of killing his wife with a flashlight denies murder charge
Bal Khadka is arraigned in Chittenden Superior criminal court in Burlington on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. . Khadka is charged with second degree murder in the death of his wife Lila. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger