Happy Earth Day, you hippies! Here's what's happening in Vermont news and politics this week. Got a newsworthy event for next week's calendar? Email by Friday to submit. Monday, April 22 At 9 a.m., the Vermont Commission on Women hosts a panel discussion on paid sick day legislation at UVM's... Continue reading

Leaders are cloistered under the ornate, marble dome. Everyone outside is anxiously awaiting the puff of white smoke that will signal consensus. No, not the election of a new pope in Vatican City — the pot bill in the Vermont Statehouse! A bill to decriminalize possession of “small” amounts of... Continue reading

Could Vermont follow the lead of Colorado and Washington and legalize marijuana? Don't bet the stash on it. But a handful of lawmakers — including senator-elect David Zuckerman (pictured) — is drafting legislation for the upcoming session to legalize, tax and regulate the green stuff. Pot reformers in Montpelier have... Continue reading

It's election week! Here's what's happening in the world of Vermont politics and news this week. Got an event you want listed in next week's calendar? Email us by Friday to submit it. Monday, November 5 It's the last day of campaigning before the big day, and the last day... Continue reading

You might think Vermont Republicans would be squarely of the Mitt Romney variety — fiscally conservative, socially moderate and extremely bland — and not at all interested in an uber-conservative culture warrior like Rick Santorum. You would be wrong. At... Continue reading

Ed. Note: During the last week of the year, we asked our writers to reflect on the highs and lows of 2010. As a reporter, one of the easiest ways to stay abreast of local newsmakers is using Google Alerts... Continue reading

For week eight of "Fringe Friday," we feature independent candidate for Congress, August "Gus" Jaccaci, a self-described "visionary" who wants to give U.S. Rep. Peter Welch a "two-year sabbatical." We mean no offense by "fringe." Vermont has a strong tradition... Continue reading

"Fringe Friday" is Seven Days' weekly web series about the independent and minor party candidates running for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Each Friday we'll profile a different candidate seeking higher office in the Green Mountain State, many of... Continue reading