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Scott Blocks Lawmakers’ Push to Speed Up Hospital Price Reform
The veto halts a legislative effort to accelerate the rollout of reference-based pricing, a strategy aimed at lowering hospital costs and premiums.
Burlington City Council Approves $112.6 Million Budget
The owner of a home valued at $365,000 — the median value in Burlington — will pay an increase of $191 in municipal taxes next fiscal…
Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants Surpasses $1 Million Goal
The fund launched a year ago in response to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Man Accused of Stalking Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak said in court documents that she fears for her safety and has created an escape plan in case Aryeh Moskowitz shows up at her house.
News Quiz: Vermont officials are seeking more flexibility to do what at state parks?
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Burlington to Pay $150K for Excessive Force Against Black Teen
The boy was 14 in May 2021 when police responded to his home after his mother reported that he had stolen vape pens from a gas…
Burlington High School Prepares to Move Out of the Old Macy’s
After five years in a former department store, BHS is ready to move into shiny new digs. As classes let out, it’s the end of a…
The Federal Building in Montpelier Is to Be Auctioned
The historic structure is not only prone to flooding but also has asbestos and PCBs contamination. Some worry not enough about its condition has been disclosed.
Vermonters Can Hire Help by the Hour Through New App
In 2022, entrepreneur Rustam Sengupta founded Tuktu in Canada to help families find quality care for their loved ones. In February, he launched the service in Vermont.
Here Are Seven Bills to Know From the Legislative Session
Lawmakers passed measures about data privacy, ticket reselling, solar panels, student attendance — and even a Burlington charter change.
Stowe Police Officer Shoots Bear After Restaurant Cooler Break-In
A bear took a jug of sauce and was “rummaging through the frozen chicken patties” in a cooler at the Matterhorn before it was shot and killed.
An AI Video Targets Rep. Balint — and Spurs Debate About the Tech in Campaigns
Balint denounced the video. Her Republican opponent called it “hilarious.”
UVM Health Cuts 142 Positions Amid Ongoing Restructuring
The restructuring is part of broader efforts to stabilize the hospital system amid ongoing financial strain, officials said.
Vermont Officials Want to Be Able to Change State Park Fees More Easily
The proposed rules would allow officials to raise or lower the price for things such as campsite rentals or entrance fees with a 90-day notice.
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…
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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