Vermont is battling a fentanyl crisis, yet Senator Peter Welch voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which targets traffickers carrying lethal amounts of the drug. With hundreds of overdose deaths and Narcan distribution efforts statewide, W
Recent financial reports show Vermont’s hospitals face stark disparities—while UVMMC reports a $62.6M surplus, rural hospitals like Brattleboro and Gifford are running deep deficits. Experts point to payer mix and private insurance imbalanc
Despite a 95% decline in Vermont dairy farms since 1950, phosphorus levels in Lake Champlain haven’t dropped proportionally—some areas have even worsened. While lawmakers push stricter farm regulations, urban runoff, wastewater, and legacy
Vermont remains one of the few states taxing Social Security benefits, impacting middle-income retirees as exemption thresholds fail to adjust for inflation. With an aging population and rising retirement income, lawmakers may consider poli
Measles is no longer endemic in the U.S., meaning every outbreak starts with the virus being brought in. Yet, media coverage focuses on unvaccinated Americans rather than how the virus is introduced. Even with full vaccination, the immunoco
Phone and text phishing scams are more dangerous than email phishing because they exploit urgency and direct interaction. Scammers use caller ID spoofing, fear tactics, and real-time manipulation to trick victims into giving up sensitive in
Vermont’s FY2025 budget prioritizes housing, public safety, and education, but leaves key financial gaps in transportation, pensions, and social welfare programs. Governor Scott’s plan avoids tax hikes, but critics argue it doesn’t fully ad
The OVUUSD budget includes an $11 million assessment to RNESU, representing about 40% of the district’s total spending. Rising costs, particularly in salaries and health insurance, continue to drive budget increases. Some residents are ques
Some Windham residents received tax bills far above the legal cap set by Vermont’s income sensitivity program, with some taxed at 16% of their income instead of 5%. If this happened in one town, how many others were overbilled? Vermont home
Residents of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District are considering a recount or revote after the $28M school budget passed by just one vote (681-680). With a 9.38% spending increase, some taxpayers feel it's too much and are organi
Nude Dude Sparks Town Talk—A Pittsford resident’s repeated public nudity has sparked discussion about Vermont’s laws and whether the town should enact a public visibility ordinance. While state law doesn’t ban simple nudity, towns can regul
Vermont's economy looks strong on paper, but many residents struggle as wealth concentrates in Chittenden County while rural areas decline. Overregulation, job loss, and a service-heavy economy have hollowed out the middle class. To rebuild
