State Press Releases

Montpelier, VT – In partnership with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas recognized two Vermont youth with the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The national award recognizes individuals under 25 who…

Berlin, Vermont, January 12, 2026 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (Blue Cross VT) today announced that Beth Roberts is President and CEO following a two-month transition period with outgoing President and CEO Don George. Following Two-Month Transition Period,  Roberts Officially Takes Leadership of the Organization.…

Scammers are targeting recipients of 3SquaresVT – also known as SNAP or food stamps – and phishing for personal information, including EBT card numbers, and threatening suspension of benefits if not provided. In some instances, the spoofed caller ID appears as “AHS” when it is not. This…

Montpelier, VT – Secretary Copeland Hanzas will hold a ceremony Monday January 12 in the House Chamber of the State House in Montpelier, celebrating youth leadership in Vermont. The first part of the ceremony will be the inauguration of Vermont’s first…

Funding is now available from the Vermont Women’s Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation for programs that address systemic barriers to economic wellbeing and recognize the disproportionate impact of these barriers on women and girls based on race, gender identity,…

THERMOPOLIS, WY January 2026  — The Snow Angel Foundation will bring its national winter safety education tour to Vermont in January and February, partnering with schools, ski areas, and industry leaders to promote awareness, preparedness, and shared responsibility in mountain environments. January’s designation…

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…