Shaun Robinson

Vermont towns try to balance open government and the threat of political violence Town clerks and select boards say it is getting harder to run meetings and conduct town business as the vitriolic tone of political polarization continues to ramp up.

Vermont’s form of local, participatory government demands open access to our local officials.

But town clerks and select boards say it is getting harder to run meetings and conduct town business as the vitriolic tone of political polarization ramps up.

U.S. Homeland Security office in Vermont vandalized with threatening graffiti - VTDigger The graffiti, which local police said was painted early Satuday morning, included phrases such as “kill yourselves,” “shoot yourselves” and “hang yourself,” as well as “not safe” and “die.”

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security office in Williston, Vermont was vandalized with threatening graffiti over the weekend, including messages to “kill yourselves” and “die.” It's right across from one of ICE's national intelligence hubs. For @vtdigger.bsky.social --> vtdigger.org/2025/10/12/u...

ICE plans to boost its surveillance on social media using contractors in Vermont - VTDigger U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to hire a dozen contracted workers who would track down leads for potential deportations, among other efforts, at an office in Williston.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to hire a dozen contracted workers who would track down leads for potential deportations, among other efforts, at an office in Williston.

A Republican state senator bought a group of radio stations. Now, they play Fox News. - VTDigger “It's a great nation,” said Sen. Russ Ingalls, R-Essex. “I want a news source that’s going to report and reflect (that) accurately.”

A Republican state senator bought a group of radio stations. Now, they play Fox News. For @vtdigger.bsky.social --> vtdigger.org/2025/09/03/a...

Vermont Senate approves 2026 budget proposal, but legislators expect to cut spending further amid Gov. Phil Scott’s criticism - VTDigger “We're working with the governor's folks to see how we can move closer in his direction,” the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee said.

“We’re working with the governor’s folks to see how we can move closer in his direction,” the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee said.

Feds threaten states’ transportation funding over noncompliance with immigration enforcement - VTDigger Vermont’s largest public transit agency is now, as a result, weighing new training for its bus drivers on how to interact with federal agents.

After receiving a letter from USDOT stating it must comply with the Trump admin's interpretation of federal laws — including on immigration — Vermont’s largest public transit agency is weighing new training for its bus drivers on how to interact with federal agents. vtdigger.org/2025/04/25/f...

Tufts PhD student was transported to Vermont after arrest in Massachusetts by immigration officials, court records show - VTDigger After detaining Rümeysa Öztürk at ICE’s field office in St. Albans the night of March 25, court records state, ICE officials put her on a flight out of the airport in Burlington.

After detaining Rümeysa Öztürk at ICE’s field office in St. Albans the night of March 25, court records state, ICE officials put her on a flight out of the airport in Burlington.

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Phil Scott again appoints Zoie Saunders secretary of education, half a year after the Senate refused to confirm her - VTDigger It was not immediately clear Tuesday what recourse the Legislature might have to oppose her reappointment, should it choose to do so.

It was not immediately clear Tuesday what recourse the Legislature might have to oppose her reappointment, should it choose to do so. #vtpoli #vted

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Congestion Pricing Opponents Renew Attacks as NYC Plan Returns Gov. Kathy Hochul is letting the tolling program move forward in January. Her critics have jumped on the chance to object to the reversal.

Breaking News: Transit leaders voted to approve New York City’s congestion pricing program, fueling a growing backlash against Gov. Kathy Hochul from critics.

Experts fear Trump environmental policies could undermine Vermont’s efforts - VTDigger As a small state, Vermont leans on federal funding to support a range of environmental programs. So Vermonters and the agencies that work for them are likely to feel the policy shift directly.

As a small state, Vermont leans on federal funding to support a range of environmental programs. So Vermonters and the agencies that work for them are likely to feel the policy shift directly.