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An immigration judge in Vermont temporarily halted the Trump administration's deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist, delaying removal while his legal case proceeds.
A Vershire, Vermont couple, Brooklyn and Dylan, won $150,000 for a six-week makeover on HGTV's Ugliest House in America, transforming their chaotic Mishmosh Hodgepodge house into a functional, stylish mountaintop retreat with a toned-down exterior, updated kitchen and baths, and inventive repurposing of quirky features.
The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards, with Vermont representation across several categories: Café Monette in St. Albans named a Best New Restaurant semifinalist; Leslie McCrorey Wells (Pizzeria Verità, Trattoria Delia, Sotto Enoteca) is a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur; Kate Wise of Juniper Bar & Restaurant is a semifinalist for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service; and three Vermont chefs were named semifinalists in Best Chef: Northeast—Tiara Adorno (Crooked Ram, Manchester), Paul Trombly (Fancy’s, Burlington), and Max Vogel (Ondis, Montpelier). Semifinalists advance to the list of nominees on March 31, with winners announced June 15 in Chicago.
Gov. Phil Scott unveiled a $9.4 billion budget aiming to blunt a projected 6% average property tax hike with $105 million in relief, but further savings depend on school districts keeping budgets in check and on ongoing education reforms from Act 73; the package also addresses housing, energy, health care, crime and transportation, and even contemplates reviving nuclear energy, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest an 'economic disaster' and proposed testing the policy in Vermont and Massachusetts to observe its impact on lending and consumers, signaling that price controls could shrink the credit market; banks oppose the idea, and Dimon said JPMorgan would share its analysis with the administration.
A new Vermont-focused 'American Abenaki' curriculum has been criticized by Quebec-based Abenaki nations for excluding their perspectives and asserting a distinct identity, leading to political and cultural disputes over Indigenous recognition and history.
Vermont has received a $195 million federal grant from the Rural Health Transformation program to improve rural healthcare, including workforce development and telehealth expansion, as part of ongoing health reform efforts, with the funds to be rapidly utilized for initiatives like staffing and telehealth services.
Vermont experienced a severe ice storm causing widespread power outages, hazardous road conditions, and resort closures, with efforts underway to restore power and ensure safety amid ongoing weather challenges.
Vermont state offices are closed due to icy conditions and hazardous roads, with essential personnel still working in person; drivers are advised to exercise caution and watch for potential power outages.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., proposed new rules that could prohibit hospitals participating in Medicaid and Medicare from providing gender-affirming care to minors, potentially impacting Vermont's protections and access to such care. Vermont officials and medical providers have expressed strong support for maintaining access, while advocates warn that the rules could threaten federal funding and legal challenges are expected.
Beta Technologies, a Vermont-based electric aircraft startup, went public on the NYSE, raising over $1 billion with a higher-than-expected share price, valuing the company at over $7.5 billion. The company, founded in 2017, is developing small electric aircraft and aims to certify its first prototype by 2026 or 2027, marking a significant milestone for Vermont's tech industry.
Vermont State Senator Sam Douglass resigned after being exposed in a leaked group chat with members exchanging racist, anti-LGBTQ+, and misogynistic messages, including offensive comments about various groups. The leak led to widespread fallout, with many participants losing their jobs, and Douglass citing family safety concerns as his reason for stepping down.
Vermont state senator Samuel Douglass resigned after racist and antisemitic messages from a Young Republican group chat were leaked, leading to widespread condemnation and his stepping down to protect his family amid threats and political fallout.
Vermont state senator Samuel Douglass resigned after racist and antisemitic messages from a Young Republican group chat were made public, apologizing for the offense caused.
Vermont lawmaker Sam Douglass resigned after racist and offensive messages surfaced in a chat, amid widespread calls for his resignation and his own acknowledgment of the need to set a better example, despite initially resisting pressure to step down.