Theo Wells-Spackman, Author at VTDigger

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Beta Technologies selected for federal pilot program, set to fly in Vermont this year

by Theo Wells-Spackman March 9, 2026, 7:53 pmMarch 9, 2026, 7:53 pm

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Government & Politics

Audit finds gaps in Vermont child care oversight pose risks to children, threaten federal dollars

by Theo Wells-Spackman March 9, 2026, 6:33 pmMarch 10, 2026, 8:56 am

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Government & Politics

Vermont attorney general joins lawsuit against new wave of Trump tariffs

by Theo Wells-Spackman March 6, 2026, 5:54 pmMarch 6, 2026, 5:54 pm

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Local option tax proposals see mixed reception in nearly 20 Vermont communities

by Theo Wells-Spackman March 4, 2026, 6:47 pmMarch 4, 2026, 6:47 pm

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30 years on, a Vermont cult classic film rings true

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 26, 2026, 6:30 pmFebruary 27, 2026, 11:49 am

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An inside look at Beta Technologies’ big plans for Vermont

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 25, 2026, 8:02 pmFebruary 25, 2026, 9:26 pm

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Vermont officials optimistic after US Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs, but trade uncertainty persists

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 23, 2026, 5:45 pmFebruary 23, 2026, 6:07 pm

Beta Technologies board member resigns after appearance in Epstein files

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 19, 2026, 12:21 pmFebruary 19, 2026, 5:22 pm

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Government & Politics

Thousands of Vermonters could lose food assistance as new work requirements take effect next month

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 16, 2026, 5:28 pmFebruary 16, 2026, 5:32 pm

A large sign reading "NEK Broadband" is displayed above the entrance of a brown warehouse with shipping and receiving signs by the door.

Vermont receives $93 million in federal funds to expand broadband access

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 12, 2026, 6:51 am

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Government & Politics

‘Challenging to track’: Officials consider solutions to spiraling IT deficit

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 10, 2026, 6:30 pmFebruary 11, 2026, 5:55 pm

Beta Technologies board member steps back following appearance in Epstein files

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 9, 2026, 6:19 pmFebruary 9, 2026, 6:19 pm

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Vermont pursues junk food ban for 3SquaresVT recipients

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 6, 2026, 7:00 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 7:00 pm

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Government & Politics

Obsolete IT systems have cost Vermont child services funding — but no one knows how much

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 6, 2026, 6:55 am