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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 pmJuly 17, 2026, 1:53 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

Three people select groceries in a food pantry, with squash and bread in the foreground and a sign reading "One Bag Only" on the wall.

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

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Vermont’s electric plane maker takes off in $1 billion initial stock offering

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 4, 2025, 6:12 pmNovember 4, 2025, 6:53 pm

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Federal judges reject Trump admin’s arguments for withholding emergency funding for food assistance

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 31, 2025, 4:39 pmOctober 31, 2025, 4:40 pm

Vermont officials approve state-funded food stamps through Nov. 15

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 29, 2025, 3:49 pmOctober 29, 2025, 4:18 pm

Storefront window sign displaying accepted payment methods, including EBT and SNAP, with a notice welcoming EBT customers and other store policies partially visible.

Government & Politics

Vermont joins lawsuit against USDA over food stamp funding

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 28, 2025, 2:00 pmOctober 28, 2025, 8:20 pm