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Penny’s new novel, The Black Wolf, imagines Canada being pressured to become the 51st U.S. state. She canceled all U.S. book tour appearances — except this one — when those ideas started feeling real. -
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week. -
Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to release federal food benefits. Vermont officials say they hope to learn more Monday about whether those federal dollars are on the way. -
Most Vermonters who get their health insurance on Vermont Health Connect, the state’s Affordable Care Act exchange, don’t typically shop around each year. This year, they may want to consider the options. -
The first-term state senator said in a resignation letter that the time and commitment became too great on his health and well-being. -
A Boston federal judge suggested she was not persuaded by the Trump administration's argument that it is legally barred from using a USDA emergency fund to keep the SNAP benefits coming. -
While most of Vermont's Head Start centers won't run out of money in the short term, the state's largest program is dipping into reserves to stay open through November. -
Vermont leaders approved a plan to use roughly $6 million in state money to pay for 15 days' worth of food benefits if the federal government shutdown continues and SNAP runs out of money on Nov. 1. -
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week. -
DMV services will be limited on November 5 and 6. All offices and the call center will be closed Nov. 7-11 to upgrade aging computer infrastructure.
