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.
- Vermont is dealing with major flooding issues — including washed-out roads, flooded homes and businesses and dams straining to hold back high waters.
The Scott istration 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.
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...