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Vermont's top journalists join host Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories each week.
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Vermont GOP Chair Paul Dame says the jury is still out for some Vermont Republicans regarding former President Donald Trump's current campaign.
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During the Vermont Public debate, the candidates differed on many topics including housing policy, growing the state’s population and addressing the opioid crisis.
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Vermont's 14 delegates committed to support Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Vermont's Rep. Becca Balint and Sens. Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders thanked President Biden for his years of service following news Sunday that he was dropping his bid for re-election. Only Balint immediately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's next nominee.
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President Biden announced that he will discontinue his campaign to seek a second term in the White House, throwing the Democratic race for 2024 wide open.
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Vermont's top journalists join host Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories each week.
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"I've seen the decline in President Biden, in his health... It's obviously his decision to make, but I think he should step aside. I don't think he's competent to serve another four years," the Vermont Republican governor said.
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Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
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Vermonters are encouraged to report property losses by calling 211 or visiting www.vermont211.org.