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Their statements, all issued Wednesday, came one day after a United Nations commission came to the same conclusion. -
Vermont’s announcement follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to significantly narrow eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines, and is the latest example of a state breaking with the federal government over immunizations. -
No one had published a full accounting of the extraordinary amounts of public money spent on housing since 2020. We pieced it together. -
An unexpected windfall from Vermont's estate tax last year signals the beginning of a longer-term trend that could help boost government funding and close the state’s wealth gap. -
Many communities are holding off on capital projects, but others are trying to move ahead. The Central Vermont Career Center in Barre is asking voters to approve a $149 million new facility. -
The regional branch of the EPA has lost more than 150 employees since the start of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the agency’s workforce, according to union leaders. Current and former employees said drastic changes in staffing and shifting federal priorities are hurting morale and productivity at the agency. -
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week. -
Dr. Rick Hildebrant, chief medical information officer of Rutland Regional Medical Center, will serve as Vermont’s new health commissioner. Kendal Smith, a longtime member of Scott's administration, will lead the Department of Labor. -
Beyond his endorsements of high-profile candidates, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said he's hoping to encourage younger and working class people to engage in the political process at all levels. -
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week.
