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Six months after the July floods, Democratic lawmakers and Republican Gov. Phil Scott appear to be at odds over how much state funding should be allocated for the ongoing recovery effort.
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On Jan. 11, legal sports wagering goes into effect. The program promises millions in revenue for the state, but it also raises questions about addiction and problem gambling.
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The governor gave his fourth-term State of the State speech on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
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As of early Wednesday morning, officials said, the Vermont 211 system had received only 20 damage reports.
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The governor joined Vermont Edition, as many Vermont communities began to assess damage from another flooding event.
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The Department of Liquor and Lottery has selected three online sports betting companies — DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook — to operate in Vermont starting on Jan. 11.
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A new coalition that wants to increase taxes on Vermont’s highest earners is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation next year that it says will generate close to $100 million in state revenue annually.
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Vermont implemented a red flag gun safety law five years ago, which allows a judge to temporarily remove a gun from a person who is believed to pose a danger to themselves or others.
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A Barre city councilor said he appreciates the governor’s focus on Barre’s recovery, but the unveiling of the park plan “felt like a bit of a power play.”
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Elected officials in Montpelier won’t be able to protect the state from catastrophic weather events in the future, but they are hoping to minimize the economic damage that natural disasters inflict.