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Author Archives: Ethan Weinstein

VTDigger's state government and politics reporter.

A man in a white shirt and tie sits at a desk explaining something, gesturing with his hands; a printed chart and pen lie on the table beside him.
Posted inPublic Safety

Q&A: Outgoing Corrections Commissioner Nick Deml on the challenges facing Vermont’s prisons 

by Ethan Weinstein August 10, 2025, 6:27 amAugust 12, 2025, 9:44 am
Posted inPublic Safety

Associate Justice William Cohen to retire from Vermont Supreme Court

by Ethan Weinstein August 7, 2025, 1:25 pmAugust 8, 2025, 8:52 pm
Five people work at two tables with computers, printers, and various equipment in a room with wooden floors and large windows with tan curtains.
Posted inHealth

How Medicaid cuts and federal policy changes will impact health care access for Vermont’s noncitizens

by Ethan Weinstein August 4, 2025, 6:38 pmAugust 4, 2025, 8:26 pm
Two men in suits sit at a table engaged in discussion, with documents in front of them in a well-lit room.
Posted inEconomy

So far so good for Vermont state coffers, but economists warn ‘don’t get comfortable’

by Ethan Weinstein July 31, 2025, 3:00 pmJuly 31, 2025, 3:36 pm
A man in a suit speaks at a podium with a microphone, standing next to a flag and lamps, in a formal setting.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont’s lieutenant governor appointed to leadership board of nationwide peers

by Ethan Weinstein July 29, 2025, 5:19 pmJuly 29, 2025, 5:19 pm
Two men are shown side by side; one wearing a suit and tie, the other in a police uniform with badges visible on his collar.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont Corrections Commissioner Nick Deml to step down, and former Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad to take over

by Ethan Weinstein July 28, 2025, 11:39 amJuly 28, 2025, 11:39 am
Two soccer players compete for the ball during a match, with one player in a green jersey dribbling and the other in a light blue jersey attempting to defend.
Posted inLife & Culture

Vermont Green Football Club to compete in eastern conference final Friday 

by Ethan Weinstein July 24, 2025, 5:31 pmJuly 24, 2025, 5:40 pm
A deer surrounded by shrubs.
Posted inEnvironment

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board approves new deer rules, adding does to the regular rifle season

by Ethan Weinstein July 23, 2025, 2:34 pmJuly 23, 2025, 2:34 pm
A person walks past a sign for 133 State Street, indicating various government departments, in front of a large stone building.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont wants VTBuys to revolutionize state contracting. It’s off to a rocky start. 

by Ethan Weinstein July 18, 2025, 4:53 pmJuly 18, 2025, 4:54 pm
Entrance of Southern State Correctional Facility with barbed wire fencing above.
Posted inPublic Safety

Head of Springfield prison placed on leave

by Ethan Weinstein July 17, 2025, 4:00 pmJuly 17, 2025, 4:11 pm
A man in a suit speaks at a podium with microphones from news stations, gesturing with his hands. A wooden cabinet is visible in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vermont’s prison population reaches 5-year peak

by Ethan Weinstein July 16, 2025, 5:47 pmJuly 16, 2025, 6:03 pm
Several people exit a fenced building and walk down a ramp onto a snow-dusted path under an overcast sky.
Posted inHealth

Vermont keeps youth for weeks at a temporary locked facility that ‘just isn’t built’ for long-term stays

by Ethan Weinstein and Charlotte Oliver July 14, 2025, 6:08 pmJuly 14, 2025, 6:18 pm
Sign for the "Vermont Deane C. Davis Building" listing the Agency of Commerce & Community Development, Agency of Education, and Agency of Natural Resources. Office building in background.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott appoints 2 new leaders of state environmental departments

by Ethan Weinstein July 10, 2025, 2:35 pmJuly 10, 2025, 2:35 pm
A woman stands behind a podium speaking into a microphone in a well-lit indoor setting.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Caledonia County State’s Attorney Jessica Zaleski to step down later this month

by Ethan Weinstein July 8, 2025, 6:09 pmJuly 8, 2025, 6:10 pm

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