News · VT
Welch secures $2 million for rural Vermont health care
Health careThe federal money will support new Caledonia County pharmacies and safety upgrades within the UVM Health Network.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
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The Ballot Vermont Policy Desk
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Vermont
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Vermont, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · VT
Burlington lieutenant resigned during investigation
Elections and votingA Burlington lieutenant was under investigation when he resigned, separating the personnel process from his departure.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
News · VT
Burlington mayor reports progress on housing strategy
HousingThe mayor’s announcement concerns Burlington’s people-first housing strategy and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · VT
Vermont’s 2026 election features three statewide races
Elections and votingVoters will choose a governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state, along with a representative to Vermont’s U.S. House seat.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
Race preview · VT
2026 Orange-Washington-Addison State House race preview
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbents Jay Hooper and Larry Satcowitz are running in the district’s contested Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
Race preview · VT
Two incumbents run in Chittenden-19 House race
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbents Wendy Critchlow and Sarita Austin are running in the contested Chittenden-19 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
Race preview · VT
Washington Senate district has three Democratic incumbents
Elections and votingAndrew Perchlik, Ann Cummings and Anne Watson are running in the contested Washington district election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · VT
Vermont officials welcome block on USPS ballot rules
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court left in place an injunction preventing new Postal Service rules for mail ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
Race preview · VT
Three incumbents run in 2026 Rutland Senate race
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Brian Collamore, Dave Weeks and Terry Williams are running in the contested Nov. 3 general election.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Explainer · VT
Voter guide to Vermont’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingWhat Vermont voters should check before registering, reviewing their ballot and choosing how to vote in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
Explainer · VT
Vermont 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming key dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Vermont.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 5, 2026
Explainer · VT
Voter guide to Vermont’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in Vermont.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 3, 2026
Explainer · VT
Vermont 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingWhat Vermont voters should check about election dates, their ballot, registration and voting before the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskAug 31, 2026