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In spite of the assurances of public officials, some health care providers are scrambling for more. While the state forecasts it can meet the hospital demand, fire departments and rescue crews worry they won’t have enough gear to protect their crews. Read VTDigger’s story
Eighteen school districts in Vermont don’t have a budget in place yet for next year, and the state’s pandemic-induced shutdown throws into question when – and how – local officials should hold votes to approve spending plans. Read VTDigger’s story
Despite a high demand for food and produce, the outbreak of Covid-19 in Vermont has changed the landscape for the state’s farming industry and local food providers, particularly damaging the already fragile dairy economy. Some dairy farmers have started dumping milk. Read VTDigger’s story
While various states and counties have enacted eviction moratoriums across the country, no such order has come from the executive branch in Vermont. Now, senators are moving forward with a bill that would place a moratorium on evictions for the duration of the Covid-19 state of emergency. Read VTDigger’s story
A Poultney company is ramping up production of its disinfecting UV lamps, which could be used to sterilize the masks health professionals wear in the fight against the coronavirus. Read the latest Making It in Vermont
Other headlines
Vermont colleges loosen grading as Covid-19 crisis raises equity concerns
State reports 2 more Covid-19 deaths, marking increase of 10 in last week
Inside the Vermont National Guard’s surge medical facility at the Champlain Valley Expo
Columns & Commentaries
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