What is VTDigger and what kind of news does it cover?
VTDigger is a Vermont-focused news organization that describes itself as "Vermont's largest newsroom," reporting on Vermont business, politics, the environment, public policy and more since 2009. It is member-supported and positions its journalism as "in pursuit of truth." If you want statewide coverage of Vermont government, policy and community issues, this is the type of outlet you'd check; if you need national or international news, it isn't built for that.
What VTDigger covers
The site's own description and homepage headlines show a statewide Vermont focus across several beats:
- Government & Politics — elections, candidates, campaign finance, state administration. VTDigger launched a 2026 Vermont general election guide covering candidates and races on the Nov. 3 ballot.
- Business & Economy — Vermont business news and economic trends, including coverage of the state's live music scene.
- Environment — land use, forestry and conservation topics, such as a regional land use plan dispute and a Vermont Tree Farmer of the Year celebration in Hinesburg.
- Public Policy — legislative positions and policy debates, including a forum called Rural Vermont Rising and its slate of legislative policy positions.
- Public Safety — crime and federal charges, such as a Vermont man facing a federal charge of threatening to kill the president.
- Housing — programs and funding, including federal grants to address veteran homelessness in Vermont.
- Local & Regional — town-level disputes, such as Westmore residents opposing a proposed telecommunications tower, and Burlington advocates pushing for new public bus funding systems.
How it's funded and operated
VTDigger describes itself as member-supported journalism and invites readers to sign up for its "Daily Digger" newsletter, which it says is relied on by over 30,000 people and delivered every Monday–Saturday morning. The site also promotes an "Editors' Picks" section for its best stories, investigations and podcasts.
The available site information does not specify subscription prices, paywall terms or login requirements, so those details can't be confirmed from this material.
Who it's for
VTDigger suits readers who want sustained, statewide reporting on Vermont's politics, policy, environment, economy and local communities. Its coverage is Vermont-centric, so it works best as a state and regional source rather than a general national news destination.