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Gov. Scott signs Vermont's new education reform law: What is in it?
The Burlington Free Press - Vermont
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Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill to overhaul the state's public education system. The law changes the funding formula and aims to consolidate school districts. The changes will be implemented over three years and some details are still to be...
Commentary | Meg Mott: Want to end political violence? Try friendship
Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
With an increase in political violence across the nation, one worries what could happen in Vermont. Do our legislators need more security? Are our public officials at risk of attack? The impulse is to focus on safety measures alone. But that...
Court rules against HHS restructuring; federal research going public; RFK Jr. cutting science subscriptions
Medical Economics
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July 2, 2025
Reorganizing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — including layoffs for thousands of workers — is on hold, at least for now, due to a new court ruling. Meanwhile, a change in policy will lead to more public access to...
VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Vermont in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
Green Mountain Times - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
The VA issued 59 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Vermont during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 25 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.Loans issued in the...
Could Calif. environmental law rollback have ripple effects in Vermont?
WCAX - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Could a major environmental rollback in California have ripple effects in Vermont? Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a law rolling back key components of the state’s landmark environmental regulations with the aim of...
Welch visits southern Vermont communities recovering from flooding
WCAX - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
LUDLOW, Vt. (WCAX) - Senator Peter Welch on Wednesday visited two southern Vermont communities hit hard by flooding the last two summers, highlighting a new bill he hopes will cut FEMA red tape. In July 2023, floodwaters rushed through Ludlow,...
Jonathan Gitelson Wins 2025 Vermont Prize
Seven Days - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
Brattleboro artist Jonathan Gitelson has won the 2025 Vermont Prize, organizers announced on Monday. The visual art prize, established in 2022 by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Burlington City Arts, the Current gallery in Stowe and the Hall...
30-year strong Vermont Summer Festival horse show returns to Dorset
Bennington Banner - Vermont
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EAST DORSET — The long-running Vermont Summer Festival horse show returned to Dorset this week for six weeks of jumping, riding, competition, and a celebration of all things equestrian. Equine show-jumping lovers from all over the East Coast,...
French historic district takes next step; New research rolled out by St. Albans City
Saint Albans Messenger - Vermont
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Statues of St. Mary and St. Alban, as seen outside the Holy Angels Church. The building was initially constructed in the 1870s as the center of French Canadian civic life. ST. ALBANS CITY – Researching history can take some time. Almost two years...
Potential cuts to SNAP if federal budget bill passes: how Vermont organizations are preparing
NBC5 - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
The house is now trying to get it passed by the President's July 4th deadline. IF THE BILL PASSES THERE MAY BE FUNDING INCREASES FOR THE MILITARY AND BORDER PROTECTIONS, WITH CUTS TO SOCIAL PROGRAMS LIKE MEDICAID AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS....
California Has a Drinking Water Problem
Newsweek
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July 6, 2025
California's drinking water has elevated levels of a certain contaminant found to be associated with adverse birth outcomes, causing experts to advise that safe water advisories need to be updated. According to a nationwide study led by...
2 women charged in connection with downtown Lawrence shooting that damaged a business
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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photo by: Chris Conde/Journal-World The Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center is pictured in March of 2022. The center houses the Douglas County District Court and other county services. Two women have been charged in connection with...
Ribbon cuttings in Ludlow and Proctorsville highlight local business growth
The Mountain Times - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
A pair of ribbon cuttings on June 20 held by the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) marked a day of celebration for two local businesses and offered a boost of momentum to the region’s small business economy. In Ludlow, Aubuchon ACE...
Vermont Wood Works Council launches statewide internship program
Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont
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June 30, 2025
The Vermont Wood Works Council (VWWC) recently launched a new internship program, a hands-on initiative designed to connect emerging woodworkers with professional makers, manufacturers, and artisans across the state. This program aims to...
Vermont Chef Returns Home to Cultivate Culinary Roots
The Newport Daily Express - Vermont
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WEST CHARLESTON - For generations, the land beneath her feet has nourished her family. Now, Alyssa LaFrance returned to those deep roots, quite literally, to nourish her community with a new meal service and catering business, Rustic Roots Kitchen...
Paula Routly: Convening the New Vermont Journalism Coalition
Seven Days - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
It takes more than a free lunch to round up a roomful of working Vermont journalists. On June 13, before and after a buffet, the University of Vermont's Center for Community News served up a day of programming in the Silver Pavilion of the Alumni...
Public input sought regarding Vermont state airports; meeting set
Bennington Banner - Vermont
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BENNINGTON — The Vermont Agency of Transportation is preparing to modernize its Aviation Program by reviewing and revising policies, minimum standards for airport use and operational procedures at state-owned airports with paved runways. “We are...
U.S. Department of Education withholds millions in funding for Vermont school districts
VTDigger - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
Education Secretary Linda McMahon arrives for a House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo by Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press The Trump administration announced this week it...
Vermont closes the books on fiscal year 2025, prepares for potential $9.1 billion budget in FY2026
NBC5 - Vermont
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June 30, 2025
The state of Vermont has closed the books on fiscal year 2025. As a new budget takes effect, state leaders are reflecting on last year’s spending and looking ahead to fiscal year 2026.Vermont’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Adam...
Eagle Times suspends operations amid financial struggles and staff resignations
My Keene Now - New Hampshire
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July 2, 2025
CLAREMONT, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) The Eagle Times a longtime fixture in the Upper Valley news landscape, has suspended all operations after ongoing financial issues and the mass resignation of its staff made continued publication untenable. The...