Peter Hirschfeld
Peter Hirschfeld covers state government and the Vermont Legislature. He is based in VPR’s Capital Bureau located across the street from Vermont’s Statehouse.
Hirschfeld is a leading Vermont journalist who has covered the Statehouse since 2009, most recently as bureau chief for the Rutland Herald and Times Argus. He began his career in 2003, working as a local sports reporter and copy editor at the Times Argus.
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Vermont is dealing with major flooding issues — including washed-out roads, flooded homes and businesses and dams straining to hold back high waters.
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The Scott administration on Monday unveiled its long-term plan for people in emergency motel housing, which could extend motel housing stays for low-income Vermonters for up to 18 months. -
A nearly two-year investigation into the Bennington Police Department has found that officers failed to adequately investigate alleged threats against... -
Vermont voters on Tuesday handed an overwhelming re-election victory to a Republican governor who has overseen one of the most successful COVID-19... -
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Vermont.
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As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, Gov. Phil Scott has activated the Vermont National Guard to boost health care capacity... -
State agencies and local shelters are scrambling to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among people experiencing homelessness who may be particularly... -
Updated 10:30 p.m. Hours after Gov. Phil Scott ordered the dismissal of all Vermont schools by Wednesday to slow the spread of coronavirus, the... -
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services alleges University of Vermont Medical Center illegally coerced a nurse into assisting with what the... -
Elections security experts have discovered new ways to manipulate the type of voting machine used in Vermont, but local elections officials say it's...
