‘Fuck the Flock cameras’: On big tech, Vermont’s candidates for governor differ on style and substance
Amanda Janoo wants to make Vermont a national leader on regulating AI. Phil Scott says that’s better left to the feds, working together with tech companies.
Engaged young voters across Vermont aim to get their peers to the polls
Voters aged 18-29 consistently see the lowest turnout rates of all age groups. Young voting advocates are rallying the troops to show up on election day.
Former Vermont Rep. Noel Neely died two days before being found, documents show
Search warrants revealed Noel Neely died of nitrogen asphyxia two days before being found in her Norwich residence.
Essex County parking saga comes to a close
Judge dismisses the Essex County sheriff’s appeal against an ongoing parking lot construction project.
UVM Health watchdog turns its sights to Vermont’s broader healthcare system
Regulators can put pressure on a narrow slice of Vermont’s healthcare costs, but in their last report, independent liaisons open a conversation of how Vermont can reduce costs more evenly across the healthcare sector.
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Vermont school districts scramble to cover the increased cost of diesel
Typical school buses run on diesel fuel. With prices at the pump remaining steadily high since September, districts are considering how to come up with the extra money.
Vermont Conversation: Forester, influencer and author Ethan Tapper on why ‘it’s our responsibility to carry hope for each other’
Tapper’s new book, “The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving,” explores the power of staying and paying careful attention to the environment around you.
Vermont governor’s race will test voters’ appetite for raising new taxes — or cutting them
There’s broad consensus that affordability is a problem, one political observer said. But Amanda Janoo and Phil Scott hardly see eye-to-eye on how to solve it.
Universal primary care is at the center of the race for governor. How would it work?
Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo has proposed an income tax on the wealthiest Vermonters to fund primary and preventive care for all state residents. The idea has been met with support, skepticism and questions.
Burlington man accused of killing his wife with a flashlight denies murder charge
The suspect also faces three counts of child cruelty as police said the incident took place in the presence of three children.
Vermont Supreme Court closes case in Westmore residents’ fight against telecommunications tower
The Court denied a motion filed last month by seven Westmore residents.
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Turn Trump’s $90 payment into a campaign check
That $90 Medicare rebate is yours to spend. Why not send it to a candidate before Nov. 3?
Cheaper tuition alone won’t get first-generation students to college
Vermont is cutting the cost of college, but money doesn’t teach a rural teen how to get there.
An ‘arms embargo’ organization could cost Vermont dearly
A campaign targeting 35 Vermont manufacturing and technology employers, supporting thousands of jobs, could destroy livelihoods and struggling communities.
Behind tinted windows, ICE is watching
What ICE does to migrants today should worry every American, not just those being deported.
Manufacturing leaders tackle Vermont workforce challenges
Employers, educators and officials met in Brattleboro to discuss building a stronger manufacturing talent pipeline.
Newport mayor strives to revitalize city after years of struggle
Newport’s hardships slowly diminished the once bustling city’s vitality. Now Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase says he aims to answer the question: ‘How do you bring a city back to life?’
Vermont Supreme Court sides with school board on principal firing
Supreme Court upholds civil court decision.
UVM Medical Center unions approve contracts and avert a strike
A sweeping majority of the more than 2,000 members of the two unions who voted, cast ballots in favor of the agreements, which largely address the unions’ demands surrounding staffing levels.
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A new tree pest could be catching a ride on your car
Humans inadvertently brought spotted lanternflies to the U.S. from Asia, and Vermonters play a big role in limiting their spread in the state.
