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State Proposes Secure Juvenile Facility in South Burlington
The facility would replace the shuttered Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, which closed in 2020 amid allegations of abuse.
Vermont’s First Director of Animal Welfare Presses for Change
Lisa Milot is single-handedly working to modernize the ways the state investigates and deals with animal abuse complaints.
A Burlington Elementary School Parade Celebrates the Trout
The event is the culmination of the Sustainability Academy’s study of the fish, which starts when trout eggs from a local fishery arrive at their school.
Vet Care Is Getting Very Expensive. I’ve Got the Receipts.
My dog’s spinal problem opened my eyes to just how costly a pet health crisis can be. Some families are getting priced out of pet ownership.
Protest Marks U.S. Secretary of Education’s Visit to Essex Tech Center
Linda McMahon’s tightly choreographed visit to the Center for Technology, Essex stood in stark contrast to a grassroots protest of around 100 community members and students outside the school.
Vermont Radio Stations Seek to Fill the Void Left by CBS News
WDEV in Waterbury now runs news from Townhall/SRN News, while WCVR in Randolph switched to USA Radio News.
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Burlington Clears Police Officers for Conduct at March ICE Raid
The investigation also determined that the department did not violate Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing Policy.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to Visit Essex Tech Center on Tuesday
News of the controversial education leader’s visit to the Center for Technology, Essex was shared with students, families and staff who would be affected, but not publicly announced.
Lawmakers Adjourn for the Year After Striking Landmark Education Deal
Lawmakers departed Montpelier after last minute deals, hugs and political barbs.
Senate and House Approve Key Education Bills, Paving Way for Governor’s Signature
Conference committees worked late into Thursday night to resolve differences on H.955, the education transformation bill, and H.949, the yield bill.
Woman Cited for Driving Toward Police and Protesters During ICE Raid
Connie Anania is accused of driving down a closed section of South Burlington’s Dorset Street during an ICE raid and protest on March 11.
House Speaker Krowinski Won’t Seek Reelection; Gov. Scott Will
The twin announcements came shortly before the deadline for candidates to file ahead of this year’s primary election.
Lawmakers Pass Bill Targeting Health Care Costs
The bill, S.190, accelerates the implementation of reference-based pricing to cut hospital payments for some plans, aiming to lower premiums.
How Migrant Justice Built a Movement On and Off the Farm
Migrant Justice formed after a young farmworker’s death on the job. Now it’s leading Vermont’s resistance to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Cómo Justicia Migrante Creó un Movimiento Dentro y Fuera de las Granjas
La organización, formada para mejorar las condiciones laborales de agricultores indocumentados, ahora lidera la resistencia en Vermont ante las medidas federales de control migratorio.
Staff Say Burlington Childcare Center Expanded Too Quickly
The suspension of ONE Arts Community School marks the latest blow to Burlington’s already fragile childcare ecosystem, which has, in recent months, lost a total of…
Ghana’s New Legal Cannabis Market Uses Vermont as Its Model
As the West African nation legalizes hemp production, its industry advocates seek business expertise in the Green Mountain State.
Prescribed Burning Proposed for Addison County Forest
Federal officials are drafting a plan that would renew oak woodlands for the diverse plants and animals that depend on it.
Scott Signs Ban on Toxic Herbicide Paraquat
Vermont farmers use only a limited amount of the herbicide, but it has links to Parkinson’s disease.
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