Vermont Law and Graduate School has welcomed four fellows focused on animal issues, under a new advanced degree program. Plus, the race to become Vermont’s next speaker of the House remains unsettled in the lead up to the legislative session, state officials are scrambling to set up procedures to test raw milk for bird flu, Sen. Peter Welch is raising concerns about President-elect Trump’s law enforcement nominees, and the UVM men’s soccer team has advanced to their first ever NCAA College Cup.

A project that grows and distributes free veggies among Burlington New American communities is expanding. Plus, UVM Medical Center health care workers and community members protest proposed cuts, a new retirement program from the state treasurer’s office is open for enrollment, northern Vermont business owners push for longer hours at the border crossing stations with Canada, Montpelier officials think a flood-damaged building for sale presents potential housing opportunities and Bernie gets his own look-alike contest in Burlington on Saturday.

What President-elect Donald Trump’s record on environmental protections could mean for Vermont during his second presidency. Plus, Gov. Phil Scott wants to keep property taxes flat next year, Green Mountain Transit cut services on nine bus routes this week due to a budget gap, GlobalFoundries will use a $1.5 billion federal grant to expand manufacturing, rural dialysis patients are wondering about the future of their care and Upper Valley researchers are using a 3D printer to create objects out of ice.

Why a group of musicians have been gathering in Rutland for more than 30 years. Plus, a Canadian storm system is expected to create hazardous driving conditions in Vermont, a person was found dead at a Berlin homeless encampment Saturday, police are investigating hazing allegations at Dartmouth College, Vermont House Republicans say they’ll focus on reversing the state’s aging demographic trends, and the annual audit of Vermont election results showed initial vote tallies were largely accurate.

The challenge facing lawmakers as they vow to keep property taxes from rising by nearly 6% next year. Plus, the limits Gov. Scott wants to place on state spending in 2025, some municipalities are struggling to keep taxes down in next year’s budgets, the impending closure of a Bellows Falls health clinic draws concern from southern Vermont residents, Hardwick will receive nearly $4 Million in federal aid to repair flood damage, and the UVM men’s soccer team heads to the NCAA Division 1 quarterfinals.

How Vermont’s refugee resettlement program is preparing for a second Trump administration. Plus, the Vermont Department of Taxes predicts a nearly 6% increase in property taxes next year, former Vermont House Republican leader Don Turner has died following a battle with cancer, Sen. Welch criticizes President Biden’s move to pardon his son Hunter on gun and tax convictions, World Cup Champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin continues to recover from an injury suffered in a giant slalom race in Killington, and why Quebec is unlikely to regain an NHL franchise.