Theo Wells-Spackman, Author at VTDigger

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Vermont lawmakers push ahead on new limits on restraining kids in state custody

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 15, 2026, 7:21 pmMay 15, 2026, 7:22 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont labor board declines state’s request to pause order blocking return-to-office policy

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 8, 2026, 4:15 pmMay 8, 2026, 4:15 pm

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In food shelf visit, Sen. Welch backs nutrition assistance amid rising prices for Vermonters

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 6, 2026, 6:07 pmMay 6, 2026, 6:07 pm

Perrigo to lay off 161 as company heads toward Vermont site closure

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 6, 2026, 11:02 amMay 6, 2026, 11:02 am

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Government & Politics

Vermont Supreme Court agrees to step in quickly on appeal of overturned return-to-office mandate

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 4, 2026, 5:38 pmMay 4, 2026, 5:39 pm

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Lawmakers race to finish data privacy bill amid outcry from businesses and medical providers

by Theo Wells-Spackman May 1, 2026, 6:05 pmMay 1, 2026, 6:05 pm

Vermont prevails in multistate lawsuit over gender-affirming care for minors

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 21, 2026, 12:41 pmApril 28, 2026, 1:00 pm

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Vermont businesses seek thousands in tariff refunds as federal system launches

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 20, 2026, 7:17 pmApril 20, 2026, 7:17 pm

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In a divided statehouse, Vermont lawmakers weigh increased taxes on the rich

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 15, 2026, 6:11 pmApril 15, 2026, 6:11 pm

Vermont’s Champlain Valley poised to become a federally recognized wine region

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 15, 2026, 6:45 amApril 14, 2026, 7:05 pm

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Government & Politics

Providers seek funds to help Vermonters keep their benefits as new federal rules take shape

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 10, 2026, 6:00 amApril 10, 2026, 9:03 am

Federal anti-poverty grant delay draws rebuke from Vermont’s congressional delegation

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 7, 2026, 6:05 pmApril 9, 2026, 4:09 pm

As manufacturing jobs decline, Vermont business leaders take their concerns to the Statehouse

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 2, 2026, 6:30 pmApril 2, 2026, 6:33 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

by Theo Wells-Spackman April 1, 2026, 1:00 pmApril 2, 2026, 1:24 pm