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Some want more voices at the table for key VT bill
A bill in the Vermont Legislature would address old, discriminatory language in deeds that used to prevent marginalized groups from buying property. → Read More
Vermont State University president announced
Next year, three Vermont colleges will merge to become Vermont State University, and Monday afternoon we learned who will serve as the school’s first President. → Read More
Firefighters limit damage in Essex Junction blaze
An apartment fire in Essex Junction had several local departments on scene Friday evening, and a quick response helped crews limit its impact. → Read More
Judge Nancy Waples makes history in Vermont Supreme Court
On Friday, history was made in the Vermont Supreme Court as Judge Nancy Waples was sworn in by Governor Phil Scott, and in doing so, became the first woman of color on the state’s highest court. → Read More
Explosive devices found in Wilder home; man detained
A police operation conducted by the Hartford Police Department with the assistance of Vermont State Police is underway in the village of Wilder. → Read More
Sanders, Veterans Affairs Secretary visit VA Medical Center
Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visited the VA Medical Center in White River Junction on Wednesday. → Read More
VA Secretary, Sanders continue tour Thursday
Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visited the VA Medical Center in White River Junction on Wednesday. → Read More
Burlington School District to decide on high school design by end of April
Once a plan for the building emerges, Burlington voters will have their say at the ballot box in November. In the meantime, the Burlington School Board intends to narrow in on a design by April 27. → Read More
Burlington to select new high school design
Once a plan for the building emerges, Burlington voters will have their say at the ballot box in November. In the meantime, the Burlington School Board intends to narrow in on a design by April 27. → Read More
Champlain Parkway project receives just one bid for construction
The bid came in slightly over $40 million, 57 percent higher than city engineers’ estimate for the work. → Read More
Single parkway construction bid well over city estimate
The project’s origins date back to the 1960s, and for the past three years, it had been at a standstill due to environmental concerns. → Read More
Weinberger vows to continue recovery, rebuild police
It was the third consecutive address that dealt primarily with the pandemic and Burlington’s eventual recovery. → Read More
Burlington mayor delivers State of the City address focused on recovery, racial equity and public safety
On Monday, Mayor Miro Weinberger delivered his annual State of the City Address, focusing on pandemic recovery, racial equity, public safety and other key issues. → Read More
Vermont town bands together to raise money for Ukraine
“It warms my heart, it’s unbelievable to me that so many people who have never been there open their hearts, and they really want to help out.” → Read More
State officials discuss hospital wait times report
On Thursday, state officials met with Vermont lawmakers to discuss a path forward in addressing lengthy wait times at hospitals across the state. → Read More
Vermont Senate advances key housing legislation
On Wednesday, The Vermont Senate passed a bill that would provide a quicker path to new housing, and give developers more incentives to get projects off the ground. → Read More
FDA approves second booster for those over 50
The FDA made a big announcement on boosters. The announcement comes as hospitalizations, cases, and ICU visits continue to see a downward trend in Vermont. → Read More
Lawmakers hope opioid treatment bill will get Vermont back on track
Last week, the Vermont House of Representatives passed a bill that would bring more resources to the fight against opioid use disorder. → Read More
VT congressional delegation discusses local projects, Supreme Court hearings and war in Ukraine
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Patrick Leahy and Rep. Peter Welch gathered at Burlington International Airport on Friday to highlight the benefits Vermont will be getting from the omnibus appropriations bill passed earlier this month. → Read More
Vermont House passes bills that could lead to two new commissions
On Thursday, the Vermont House of Representatives passed two bills with an eye toward the future – one deals with artificial intelligence, while the other is about dismantling discrimination. → Read More