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Author Archives: Sarah Mearhoff

Previously VTDigger's statehouse bureau chief.

Border Patrol vehicle parked under awning next to road leading to Canadian border station
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Sanders, Welch and Balint seek reversal of decision to cut hours at Vermont border crossings

by Sarah Mearhoff December 4, 2024, 6:52 pmDecember 4, 2024, 7:17 pm
A couple walks past the illuminated storefront of Simon Pearce at night, showcasing decorative items and plants.
Posted inEconomy

San Francisco private equity firm acquires unspecified stake in Vermont’s Simon Pearce glass company

by Sarah Mearhoff December 4, 2024, 12:59 pmDecember 5, 2024, 4:51 pm
People sitting at wooden desks.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

‘It’s taken years for us to get to where we are’: Women’s ranks in the Statehouse will be smaller come 2025

by Sarah Mearhoff November 22, 2024, 5:34 pmDecember 9, 2024, 3:42 pm
Two women, each speaking and gesturing, are shown in separate images. They are wearing business attire and glasses, with one holding a microphone.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Sibilia seeks campaign cash in her bid to oust Vermont House Speaker Krowinski

by Sarah Mearhoff November 19, 2024, 4:22 pmNovember 19, 2024, 6:25 pm
A collage of four people smiling: top left, a woman with short dark hair; top right, a woman with long blonde hair; bottom left, a bald man; bottom right, a woman with shoulder-length hair.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Scott appoints new secretary of administration, three more to extended cabinet

by Sarah Mearhoff November 18, 2024, 5:43 pmNovember 18, 2024, 6:10 pm
A seated elderly woman is surrounded by standing people clapping in an office with flags on the wall.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

After ‘tragic’ election losses, Democrats in the Vermont Senate oust their majority leader

by Sarah Mearhoff November 16, 2024, 5:10 pmNovember 17, 2024, 2:13 pm
A collage of six people speaking in different settings, featuring a mix of men and women shown mid-conversation or in thoughtful poses.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

After sweeping electoral losses, Senate Democrats are scheduled to elect their leaders this weekend

by Sarah Mearhoff November 14, 2024, 7:03 pmNovember 14, 2024, 7:04 pm
A man in a black jacket speaks to reporters holding microphones outdoors.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

With Donald Trump set to reenter the White House, Gov. Phil Scott adopts a cautious posture

by Sarah Mearhoff November 13, 2024, 5:55 pmNovember 19, 2024, 6:19 pm
A group of people seated around a large wooden table engage in discussion, holding papers, in a room with red curtains and ornate decor.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

A record number of Vermont voters cast ballots in last week’s election

by Sarah Mearhoff November 12, 2024, 7:14 pmNovember 12, 2024, 7:14 pm
A man in a black blazer and a woman in a denim jacket are standing in a crowd, with a red flag hanging in the background.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont’s biggest Election Day winner? Phil Scott.

by Sarah Mearhoff November 8, 2024, 5:11 pmNovember 12, 2024, 5:31 pm
Two people in a professional setting. The woman on the left is wearing glasses and a blazer, while the man on the right is speaking and wearing a suit and patterned tie.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Emboldened by unexpectedly strong results, Vermont Republicans will share more power — and responsibility

by Sarah Mearhoff November 7, 2024, 4:51 pmNovember 12, 2024, 5:35 pm
A man in a suit waves at a podium with microphones. "Phil Scott Governor" signs and various banners are in the background.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott easily wins reelection to a 5th term — and breaks the Democratic supermajority in the Legislature

by Sarah Mearhoff November 5, 2024, 7:44 pmNovember 6, 2024, 4:02 am
A man stands outside a building speaking to reporters with microphones, holding papers, while a cameraman films.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Phil Scott votes for Kamala Harris for president

by Sarah Mearhoff November 5, 2024, 5:57 pmNovember 5, 2024, 6:39 pm
Bar chart showing top family contributions to Vermont Senate Republican candidates. Highest is Pizzagalli with $19,961; other families' amounts decrease accordingly. Data as of Oct. 15.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

In Vermont’s most competitive Senate races, 10 wealthy families contributed one-third of GOP candidates’ donations

by Sarah Mearhoff and Erin Petenko November 1, 2024, 6:38 pmNovember 4, 2024, 9:50 am

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