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A brick building displays Blue Cross Blue Shield logos, with a state flag on a pole waving in front of it.

2025 was a much better year for BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont

by Olivia Gieger March 2, 2026, 7:11 pmApril 13, 2026, 3:29 pm

A white church with a steeple is surrounded by autumn trees and a green lawn, with a few people walking across the campus on a clear day.

This Town Meeting Day, Vermont towns consider calling for universal health care

by Olivia Gieger February 25, 2026, 7:18 pmFebruary 26, 2026, 11:02 am

Two adults are shown side by side: a woman in a red blazer speaking and holding a pen, and a man in glasses speaking in front of a green background with partial text.

To spotlight Trump cuts to health insurance, Welch brings Vermont lawmaker to the State of the Union

by Olivia Gieger February 23, 2026, 6:25 pmFebruary 23, 2026, 6:25 pm

Five individuals sit at a conference table with laptops and papers, engaging in a discussion. A presentation screen and maroon curtains are visible in the background.

Government & Politics

Vermont settles lawsuits over foster case licenses denied due to anti-LGBTQ beliefs

by Olivia Gieger February 20, 2026, 5:11 pmFebruary 20, 2026, 5:11 pm

A man in a suit stands outdoors, facing the camera, with blurred objects and people in the foreground.

Vermont seeks to join 5 states in drug-purchasing consortium

by Olivia Gieger February 20, 2026, 8:30 amFebruary 19, 2026, 4:41 pm

Nighttime scene at a fair with brightly lit food stalls and colorful amusement rides in motion, including a spinning ride and a Ferris wheel.

Vermont’s county fairs are thriving. Now they worry updated water rules could threaten that.

by Olivia Gieger February 18, 2026, 6:30 pmFebruary 19, 2026, 10:41 am

A woman and boy arm wrestling.

A rare condition can send kids into fits of rage. Treatment could help — if insurance covers it.

by Olivia Gieger February 13, 2026, 1:12 pmFebruary 13, 2026, 1:12 pm

A close-up of a blue virus particle with maroon and white glycoprotein tubercles.

Measles detected in Washington County wastewater

by Olivia Gieger February 10, 2026, 4:08 pmFebruary 11, 2026, 6:55 am

A man in a shirt and tie speaks at a podium with microphones, in front of a University of Vermont Health sign.

Government & Politics

Vermont hospitals say collaboration is saving them money. Now, they’re joining forces.

by Olivia Gieger February 6, 2026, 6:49 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 6:49 pm

Two women sit indoors, engaged in a serious conversation; one woman listens intently, wearing glasses and a badge, while another gestures with her hand.

Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits

by Olivia Gieger February 3, 2026, 6:03 pmFebruary 3, 2026, 6:03 pm

An elderly woman in a blue sweater speaks while standing in a seated gathering, holding papers. Other attendees are seated and listening.

Government & Politics

A ‘top priority in this building’: Senate health committee seeks to broaden access to primary care

by Olivia Gieger January 29, 2026, 6:38 pmJanuary 29, 2026, 6:39 pm

A doctor in light blue scrubs and a stethoscope around his neck examines an intravenous drip.

Winter weather compounds Vermont’s shortage of blood donations

by Olivia Gieger January 28, 2026, 6:36 pmJanuary 28, 2026, 6:36 pm

A hand holds an electrical plug close to a wall outlet, preparing to plug it in.

Vermont government is failing to reduce its energy use to meet its reduction targets, state auditor finds

by Olivia Gieger January 26, 2026, 6:43 pmJanuary 27, 2026, 12:04 pm

Entrance of Howard Center at 102 South Winooski, with a red awning, white sign, and surrounding plants in front of a brick building.

Howard Center to end program that provides clean syringes

by Olivia Gieger January 23, 2026, 5:50 pmJanuary 23, 2026, 5:50 pm