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Some lawmakers want to replace the commission, enacted into law last year, with a new model for international partnerships. But the commission's supporters say it's the most effective vehicle to improve ties with what they consider the gateway to the European Union. -
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week. -
Two years after the reform law passed, and now that maps are being drafted, a growing chorus of critics asks whether the law’s promise will be realized. -
The bill under consideration in the Vermont Senate would require all towns to vote on allowing cannabis stores in their communities by the end of year. It would also increase potency caps on some products and allow cannabis to be offered at weddings and festivals, with a license. -
Brave Little StateVermont has among the weakest forms of county government in the United States, placing a big burden on towns. Is there a better way forward? -
As the acting U.S. attorney for Vermont, Michael Drescher led the Trump administration’s high-profile prosecutions of two students who were arrested and detained by federal immigration authorities last year for their outspoken criticism of the war in Gaza. -
Following a Vermont Public story about a Burlington filmmaker who avoided criminal charges, lawmakers are seeking to extend the statute of limitations for voyeurism and the non-consensual disclosure of sexually explicit images. -
The Senate Finance Committee will soon vote out a bill that attempts to curb growth in property taxes by taking the unusual step of telling school districts how much they can spend. -
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week. -
The Green Mountain State has long prioritized consumer protection and quality care in its health policy. That’s resulted in much better, more comprehensive coverage — if you can afford the exorbitant insurance premiums.
