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• Vermont’s changing agricultural landscape brings lawmakers new questions about protecting — and regulating — farms - VTDigger

  By Emma Cotton Verified| VTDigger Verified In late February, and again last Wednesday, Gerard Vorsteveld sat in front of a room of state lawmakers. After remaining mostly quiet during years of legal battles and media scrutiny centered on pollution coming from his family’s Addison County farm, he had the floor. “We’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on this, and there’s no end in sight,” he told lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, his voice breaking.

  By Emma Cotton Verified · VTDigger

  Mar. 31, 2025

• Advocates celebrate as judge orders Vermont immigrant released from ICE custody

  By Emma Cotton Verified| VTDigger Verified BURLINGTON —  A group of people in a conference room above College Street cheered Thursday afternoon after learning that Alexi, their husband, father, employee and friend would be granted bail and released from the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After spending more than a month in a detention center in Plymouth, Mass., Alexi was released Friday, and by the afternoon, was on his way home to Vermont.

  By Emma Cotton Verified · VTDigger

  Mar. 21, 2025

• Vermont’s changing agricultural landscape brings lawmakers new questions about protecting — and regulating — farms - VTDigger

  By Emma Cotton Verified| VTDigger Verified In late February, and again last Wednesday, Gerard Vorsteveld sat in front of a room of state lawmakers. After remaining mostly quiet during years of legal battles and media scrutiny centered on pollution coming from his family’s Addison County farm, he had the floor. “We’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on this, and there’s no end in sight,” he told lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, his voice breaking.

  By Emma Cotton Verified · VTDigger

  Mar. 31, 2025

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VTDigger

VTDigger is a nonprofit digital news organization based in Vermont, recognized as the state's largest newsroom and a leader in nonprofit journalism. Founded by Anne Galloway, VTDigger focuses on investigative reporting, government accountability, and community engagement. The organization operates with a $1.5 million annual budget and a dedicated team of 19 full-time staff members, serving nearly 300,000 monthly users. As a daily news outlet, VTDigger specializes in watchdog journalism, producing in-depth investigative projects and daily coverage on topics such as government, politics, business, and public policy. The organization emphasizes community engagement through newsletters, events, and responsive reporting. Under the leadership of CEO Schuyler “Sky” Barsch, VTDigger has prioritized sustainability and audience expansion, supported by grants and partnerships. Its commitment to accessibility ensures that all content is available for free, relying on donations and sponsorships to sustain its operations.