Lola Duffort
ReporterLola is a Vermont Public reporter. She's previously reported in Vermont, New Hampshire, Florida (where she grew up) and Canada (where she went to college).
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The state tests sewage from treatment facilities in six Vermont communities several times a week to monitor for certain diseases. This is the first time measles has been detected through the program, which began testing for the virus last summer. -
Hospital staff called police to eject a 60-year-old cancer patient who wouldn't leave. He was back within hours — in an ambulance. -
The Green Mountain State has long prioritized consumer protection and quality care in its health policy. That’s resulted in much better, more comprehensive coverage — if you can afford the exorbitant insurance premiums. -
As of Jan. 15, the cutoff to sign up, there were 2,500 fewer people enrolled in the state’s marketplace plans compared to last year. That’s a roughly 6% drop. -
The low-barrier Safe Recovery facility also provides on-demand medications for opioid use disorder, counseling and care management. -
Sen. Nader Hashim, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, said two bills now before his committee have prompted more emails from his constituents than anything else this session. -
Republican Gov. Phil Scott presented lawmakers Tuesday with a $9.4 billion state budget that would wean the state off pandemic-era spending by tamping down on new government expenditures. -
Top Democrats in the House and Senate say strengthening Vermont’s primary care system is top of mind this year — and they hope partly reviving an old payment reform idea could improve access. -
The program allows states to leverage their collective purchasing power and negotiate for better discounts for their residents. -
Gov. Phil Scott insists on lawmakers 'keeping our word' on education reform in State of State speechGov. Phil Scott urged lawmakers during his State of the State address Wednesday to defy political headwinds and follow through on sweeping education reform legislation that passed last year but is now in jeopardy.
