The Latest Breaking News from Vermont

Abortion fight in states picks up as legislative sessions begin

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s consideration of a near-total abortion ban in Texas and other limits in Mississippi are motivating state officials to pursue either tougher abortion restrictions or protections in case legal precedents change.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Legislator dies using medical suicide law he helped pass

The wife of a former Vermont legislator and House majority leader says he has died with the help of a law he himself helped pass that allows the terminally ill to end their own lives

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Bernie Sanders suggests he may support primary challengers against Manchin and Sinema

Progressive Vermont senator believes ‘there’s a very good chance’ Democrats will face challenges over their filibuster stance

The Guardian - US · Jan 19, 2022