At the Kennedy Center, a protest of Trump-led changes turns into a party
Hours after a federal judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, dozens of people gathered there Friday to celebrate.
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Vermont Senate passes bill that sets path for healthcare cost reduction
After passionate debate Thursday, the Vermont Senate has moved forward on a bill that will attempt to start bringing down healthcare costs in 2028.
Former owner of A Canine Gem back in court following alleged probation violation
Hilary Davis, previously convicted of animal cruelty and forgery, appeared in court for a hearing on alleged violations of her probation conditions.
Here's where races stand after Vermont's primary filing deadline passes
It was a busy day in Montpelier as Thursday marked the deadline to file for the state's primaries. We now know who will and will not be running.
Mike Pieciak runs again for treasurer — not governor
Pieciak, who has served two terms as treasurer, said he will not be running for governor for a flurry of personal reasons and wants to continue the work in his office.
Lawmakers attempt to reorganize supports for unhoused Vermonters while limiting motel use
The Vermont Senate approved a bill to curb the reliance on motels, but one shelter provider said “It’s not enough money to really be a solutions-based bill.”
Judge concerned as Vermont Catholic diocese’s bankruptcy case hits $2M in legal bills
“It’s beyond time for some forward movement,” said Judge Heather Cooper, who’s waiting for the state’s largest religious denomination to submit a fiscal reorganization plan originally due more than...
Vermont lawmakers reach state budget deal with funding for UVM athletic complex
House and Senate leaders hashed out the $9.4 billion legislation, which was slated for final approval Friday, during negotiations this week.
Vermont Legislature adjourns 2026 session that centered, again, on education reform
“I didn’t get everything I wanted, and neither did you,” Gov. Phil Scott told lawmakers in remarks before they adjourned. “But that’s the way compromise works.”
Vermont Legislature passes landmark education reform without forcing districts to merge
Big questions remain, such as what shape a new education funding formula could take, and how many districts will actually decide to consolidate.
Dems vying for CD1 seat reject call to consolidate race around ‘progressive’ candidates
Four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Utah's 1st Congressional District seat gathered for a debate ahead of the primary.
Box Elder County residents won’t get to vote on data center referendum, county attorney says
The Box Elder County attorney rejected applications for referendums challenging a proposed data center campus known as the Stratos Project.
Cox orders ‘higher bar’ for data centers, says public input ‘absolutely matters’
Gov. Spencer Cox says his executive order on data centers will help protect the Great Salt Lake and the quality of Utah's air and water.
Utah governor shifts tone, orders state 'framework' for data centers
Utah Gov. Spencer cox established a higher standard for data center development in the Beehive State through an executive order issued on Friday.
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultur
Trump says Kevin Warsh will be ‘totally independent’ as he’s sworn in as Fed chair
President Donald Trump said Friday that he wants Kevin Warsh, new chair of the Federal Reserve, to be “totally independent.”
Three-judge panel upholds Tennessee redistricting
A three-judge panel on Tuesday dismissed a legal challenge to Tennessee’s redrawn congressional maps brought by the state NAACP.
Public defenders ask governor to delay all executions amid litigation
Tennessee public defenders ask Gov. Bill Lee to give a reprieve to death row inmates until litigation over the state’s lethal drug protocol ends.
John Cole’s Tennessee: Would you like your receipt?
A lawsuit by CVS against Tennessee over a new law banning the company from owning a pharmacy benefit manager is longer than a CVS receipt.
Tennessee Democratic senator suspended from committee over special session protest
Tennessee’s Republican lieutenant governor is punishing Democratic Sen. Charlane Oliver for protesting on the Senate floor.
ACLU files preliminary injunction against Memphis Safe Task Force
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Tennessee announced on Thursday they have filed a preliminary injunction in federal court against the Memphis Safe Task Force over retaliating against civil...
‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’: Campaign aims to deter Memphians from buying guns for felons
If you are caught buying a gun for a felon, you could get up to 15 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.
Snowbirds allege poll workers changed them to federal voters without instruction to prove residency
A couple who spend winters in Arizona and the rest of the year in South Dakota said they were given a federal-only ballot and denied a state-local ballot.
Legislative primaries attract millions in spending as Republican factions fight for control
A Republican rupture that shook the legislature two years ago is returning to the ballot, this time with more money and organization on the side that lost control in 2024, plus a governor race that’s expec...