'My role is simply to listen and to vote,' Sen. Patrick Leahy said. 'I think it should be more than that.' Read the story on VTDigger here: With GOP framework in place, Leahy expects limited role in impeachment trial.

Advocates of fiscal restraint and affordability, as well as those concerned about the most vulnerable Vermonters, recognize this bill’s mistakes. Read the story on VTDigger here: Pattie McCoy & Joe Benning: We oppose the paid family leave plan.

If I cannot deny a service, am I absolutely required to provide it? Must the taxpayer pay for it? Read the story on VTDigger here: Carol Frenier: New abortion law could leave medical providers no choice.

The district said that the budget was set to go up without adding new programming because of predicted growth in wages, health insurance, special education costs and debt service. Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington school budget calls for 7.4% property tax increase .

The controversial author's 2017 scheduled talk at Middlebury was shut down by protesters. Read the story on VTDigger here: Middlebury College Republicans invite Charles Murray back to campus.

The research program comes at the same time the Department of Corrections is under fire for allegations of drug and sexual abuse by guards. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont DOC chosen for national prison research program.

An inside look into reporters' preparation for the governor's budget address, minimum wage negotiations continue and an amendment to clarify slavery language in the Constitution passes both chambers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Final Reading: Inside the governor’s embargoed budget briefing, minimum wage negotiations roll ahead.

The governor’s 2020 budget includes millions for electric vehicle incentives, and clean energy tax breaks. Democrats were unimpressed. Read the story on VTDigger here: Dems balk at Scott’s climate plans: ‘We need to be investing more money faster’.

Backers of the plan to join a communications union district are informing people what that means for them. Read the story on VTDigger here: Broadband district question will be on St. Johnsbury ballot in March.

After more than 20 years of advocating for paid family and medical leave, Voices for Vermont Children not support the current proposal. Read the story on VTDigger here: Michelle Fay: Paid family leave bill not quite right.