State Press Releases

The Vermont Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) is your free and local Vermont resource for consumer help and scam prevention. CAP empowers consumers to make informed decisions by providing free language services, free help in Vermont for consumer purchases, and help…

KILLINGTON, Vt. (Dec. 17, 2025) — Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports has named four individuals as its 2025 Volunteers of the Year, recognizing their year-round commitment to the organization’s mission of empowering individuals with disabilities through sports and recreation. Honored this year…

The Samara Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation is pleased to announce $108,000 in grants to 30 organizations across the state in 2025. These grants include funding for LGBTQ+ centered events, projects, and organizational operating support. The fund also provided 15…

Montpelier, VT – After tallying up over 1000 votes from fifth graders across the state, Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced the winner of the election for Vermont’s first Kid Governor today. The winner of the election is Roslyn…

KILLINGTON, Vt. (Nov. 6, 2025) — First Stop Board Barn, Killington’s locally owned ski, snowboard, bike, and paddle shop, announced it will host the 2nd Annual First Stop Ski & Snowboard Film Festival, on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Paramount Theater…

The Northeast Kingdom Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation has awarded $111,950 in grants to 25 local organizations through its 2025 competitive grant round, supporting nonprofits and municipalities in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties. These grants bolster support for organizations working with…

High-risk towns include Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester and Swanton WATERBURY, VT — Health officials are strongly recommending people in towns at high risk for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) avoid spending time outdoors as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.…

The lawsuit filed by the State for school and environmental contamination is first in the nation BURLINGTON, Vt. – Attorney General Charity Clark has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto to protect and restore Vermont’s natural resources and schools affected by…

Risk of measles to the general public is low WATERBURY, VT – The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in an individual who is in Vermont as part of an international group program. This is the first…