Vermont Senate considers mileage-based user fee in addition to gas tax for vehicles

Vermont lawmakers are debating whether to implement a new mileage-based user fee alongside existing gas taxes by the early 2030s. Small business advocates warn this could significantly increase annual costs for many drivers if both fees are collected together.



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Vermont ranked 38th for total public utilities sales taxes revenue in the U.S. in 2024

Vermont generated $10.2 million from public utilities sales taxes in 2024, ranking 38th among U.S. states.


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Vermont lawmakers and advocates debate reforms to Act 181 on development restrictions

Vermont lawmakers are considering changes to Act 181 after concerns about limits on development surfaced this March. The law’s tiered approach has sparked debate among political factions over possible amendments or repeals.
Scott Waterman, Vermont Barn Painting Director of Communications and Policy

Vermont Barn Painting Project reopens applications for 2026 season

The Vermont Barn Painting Project is now accepting applications for its 2026 season. The program offers micro-grants to help barn owners restore historic structures across the state.
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Analysis: Vermont among 21 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Green Mountain Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Vermont is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.

Vermont sees 2.5% drop in corporations in general license taxes collections in 2024

Out of the $4.6 billion in total tax revenue collected by Vermont in 2024, $3.3 million came from corporations in general license taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $3.4 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).


Anson Tebbetts, Secretary - Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit set for Albany with focus on modernization

Dairy industry professionals from the Northeast will meet in Albany, New York, for the Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit on March 10-11.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas - State of Vermont / Penn Athletics

Analysis: Vermont one of 21 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Green Mountain Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Vermont is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.
Suresh V. Garimella, Ph.D. President - University of Vermont

FOIA request sent to University of Vermont regarding employee compensation records for FY2025 on January 12, 2026

FOIA Request to University of Vermont regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 12, 2026.