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A COVID-era law that allowed public bodies to meet remotely ends on June 30. Lawmakers are figuring out what comes next.
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Senate lawmakers have largely rejected proposed tax increases that would have funded more than $100 million in housing and health care initiatives.
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A supermajority of lawmakers in the Vermont House voted Friday to advance a bill that aims to bolster flood resilience in Vermont, with Republicans divided in their support of the policy.
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The state of Vermont sold thousands of the license plates, some in a bundle with special Darn Tough socks.
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The bill would give primary health care providers more flexibility to order tests and procedures for their patients. It's now headed for Gov. Phil Scott's desk.
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On Thursday, the Vermont Senate passed legislation allowing the use of harm reduction centers, or safe injection sites. The Vermont House passed similar legislation this session. Gov. Scott, however, has indicated he may not sign on.
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Speaking on the Senate floor Wednesday, Sanders rejected efforts to associate these protests with support for Hamas.
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Dean released a press statement outlining his views on current Vermont politics. He has until the end of the month to file as a candidate.
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While there is still disagreement among lawmakers seeking to rein in the motel voucher program, they appear poised to end an era of mass, months-long extensions for unsheltered Vermonters.