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
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

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Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montpelier, Vermont

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • The 2026 Legislative Guide launched June 6, 2026, driving repeat statewide traffic.
  • Donations rose about 10% in 2025, supporting a $150,000 fall member drive.
  • VTDigger still publishes exclusive local-impact stories, like UVM Health's 142-job cuts in June 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Sky Barsch exits June 1, 2026, and Geeta Anand exits June 30, 2026.
  • VTDigger lost about $75,000 in 2024 after prior annual deficits exceeding $1 million.
  • The VTDigger Guild AI contract fight threatens newsroom morale and editing workflow through 2026.

What makes VTDigger unique

  • VTDigger's 2026 Legislative Guide centralizes bills, districts, and legislator disclosures statewide.
  • Its investigative focus dominates Vermont accountability coverage, especially healthcare, transportation, and statehouse reporting.
  • The nonprofit structure and reader funding model keep its newsroom independent from political owners.

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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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