VTDigger

VTDigger

Nonprofit newsroom delivering state government reporting

Overview

VTDigger is a nonprofit news organization in Montpelier, Vermont focused on public service reporting about state government, business and public affairs. It maintains a website that publishes daily reports on topics such as business, energy, health care, education, politics and the environment. The product is a newsroom website that delivers regularly updated articles and analysis to readers. Unlike many commercial outlets, its nonprofit model supports continuing coverage and public-interest reporting rather than profit-driven media. Its goal is to inform Vermonters, promote transparency in government and accountability in public affairs, and help the public understand how state decisions affect daily life.

About VTDigger

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Why VTDigger is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Government & Public Sector

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montpelier, Vermont

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • July 24, 2026 member drive targeted 500 supporters with a $10,000 matching pool.
  • April 2026 reporting said 2025 revenue rose about 10 percent, mainly from donations.
  • March 2026 newsroom leadership additions, including Susan Allen, stabilized interim editorial operations.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 exits of CEO Sky Barsch and editor Geeta Anand create leadership instability.
  • Boston Globe reported 2025 losses near $100,000-$130,000 despite roughly $3 million revenue.
  • Union AI disputes and vacant reporter slots threaten burnout, attrition, and donor-funding collapse.

What makes VTDigger unique

  • VTDigger is Vermont’s largest nonprofit newsroom, publishing without a paywall.
  • March 17, 2026 NENPA awards gave VTDigger seven honors, validating reporting quality.
  • Its statewide accountability model combines investigative coverage, election guides, and legislative conflict tools.

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Company News

VTDigger
Apr 6th, 2025
VTDigger partners with Vermont Adaptive for Spring Member Drive

VTDigger is partnering with Vermont Adaptive because we believe in independence and access to the outdoors, regardless of ability to pay.

VTDigger
Mar 31st, 2025
VTDigger nets 13 awards at the New England Newspaper & Press Association's annual conference

VTDigger took home 13 journalism prizes Saturday at the 2025 New England Newspaper & Press Association conference in Portland, Maine, including five first-place finishes.

VTDigger
Feb 11th, 2025
Want to know if your legislators have any conflicts of interest? We have a tool for that.

VTDigger has unveiled a new tool in its 2025 Legislative Guide.

VTDigger
Sep 18th, 2024
VTDigger launches 2024 general election guide

VTDigger has launched its 2024 General Election Guide ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.

VTDigger
Sep 9th, 2024
VTDigger launches Fall Member Drive

Today VTDigger is launching our Fall Member Drive with the goal of raising $75,000 over the next ten days to sustain our newsroom and rebuild Vermont journalism.

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