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February 3, 2026

Stronger Local News, Stronger Communities

Insights from a statewide look at Vermont’s local news ecosystem

Four people sit around a small table in a local broadcast studio.

Local news plays a vital role in helping communities stay connected, informed, and engaged. The Vermont News & Information Ecosystem Executive Summary below shares key takeaways from Vermont’s local news ecosystem assessment, along with the full report for those who want to explore the findings in more depth. Together, they highlight both the challenges facing local newsrooms and the opportunities to strengthen trusted, community-centered journalism across the state—and point toward a more connected, informed future for Vermont communities.

 

Vermont News & Information Ecosystem Executive Summary

 

Vermont News & Information Ecosystem Full Report