No Vermont government agency acknowledges the triple synergistic crises of toxic pesticides, PFAS contamination, and climate chaos.
New pesticide rules won’t protect people or pollinating bees, activists say
Vermont non-profit “Make Water Safe for the World” provides access to safe water
Since 2018, a small Vermont non-profit has been making safe water affordable and sustainable in countries where too often it is neither.
Moderna to quadruple price of Covid-19 vax, and Bernie’s 😡
It costs Moderna about $2 to manufacture a dose of its Covid-19 injection. Now it wants to quadruple its asking price to $135.
Balint elected to Progressive caucus leadership
She hasn’t even been sworn in as a U.S. House member, and already Vermont’s congressperson is in caucus leadership.
Insurance company hired to create voluntary paid leave for all Vermonters
Scott’s plan would give all working Vermonters access to affordable paid family and medical leave insurance by 2025. But will the Legislature make it mandatory?
Recent bankruptcies highlight danger of cryptocurrency investment, DFR warns
With two big cryptocurrency exchange businesses abruptly filing for bankruptcy, Vermonters need to be wary, State of Vermont financial regulators say.
Homeland Security re-ups ‘Faith-Based Security Advisory Council’
“Perceptions of government overreach continue to drive individuals to attempt to commit violence targeting government officials and law enforcement officers.” – Alejandro Mayorkas, November 30
Planetarium rehab kicks off statewide $40 million ‘revitalization’ program
The federal funds keep flowing from the “once in a lifetime opportunity” of unprecedented pandemic-era spending.
Source Correction: ‘Hate-free forum’ in St. Albans next week; masks REQUESTED
Community members – with or without masks – are encouraged to join a conversation on understanding and addressing bias, discrimination, and hate crimes in Vermont.
‘Hate-free forum’ in St. Albans next week; masks required
Community members are encouraged to join a conversation on understanding and addressing bias, discrimination, and hate crimes in Vermont.
