Theo Wells-Spackman, Author at VTDigger

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New federal rules may threaten Vermont hospital funding over gender-affirming care for minors

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 18, 2025, 3:08 pmDecember 18, 2025, 5:11 pm

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Watch your language: Trump admin questioned Vermont Head Start provider’s funding request over DEI terms

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 18, 2025, 6:54 amDecember 19, 2025, 10:55 am

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Beta Technologies plans to roughly double its Vermont workforce in the next 18 months

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 12, 2025, 6:21 pmDecember 12, 2025, 6:24 pm

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After fleeing danger at home, refugees in Vermont have faced the loss of food assistance

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 12, 2025, 6:53 am

Government & Politics

Federal guidance requires Vermont to restore food benefits for some refugees and noncitizens, advocates say

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 10, 2025, 5:23 pmDecember 10, 2025, 6:06 pm

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Government & Politics

Feds release $21 million in funding for winter heating assistance to Vermont after shutdown

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 2, 2025, 5:49 pmDecember 2, 2025, 5:49 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont attorney general joins lawsuit against Trump administration over food assistance eligibility for noncitizens

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 1, 2025, 6:57 pmDecember 1, 2025, 6:57 pm

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New federal directions mean more Vermont refugees are denied food assistance

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 21, 2025, 2:35 pmNovember 21, 2025, 2:36 pm

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After a decade, Vermont’s child care ‘juggernaut’ passes the torch

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 19, 2025, 5:24 pmNovember 19, 2025, 5:24 pm

Inside VTDigger

How VTDigger is reporting on food insecurity and why your support matters

by Theo Wells-Spackman and VTDigger Member Team November 14, 2025, 4:05 pmNovember 18, 2025, 12:08 pm

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Government & Politics

Federal food assistance will arrive to Vermonters Friday as shutdown ends

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 13, 2025, 5:44 pmNovember 14, 2025, 9:28 am

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Vermont’s Beta Technologies sees surge in wealth for top execs and major investors after public offering

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 7, 2025, 5:44 pmNovember 8, 2025, 10:54 am

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Vermont’s food assistance providers see sharp rise in demand during pause in benefits

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 6, 2025, 6:53 pmNovember 6, 2025, 8:56 pm

Government & Politics

State-funded food aid will arrive to Vermonters Friday amid unclear timing of new federal funds

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 4, 2025, 7:17 pmNovember 4, 2025, 7:31 pm