A new poll shows Vermonters like how Gov. Phil Scott is doing his job. But the Legislature? Not so much
Legislature gets 51% disapproval rating in new poll/ New hires in, out of state government
UVM payload mission blasts off tomorrow for International Space Station
DNA extraction in zero gravity is the mission of a UVM research project aboard the International Space Station.
DMV offices close/ Balint withdraws MTG censure/ UVM freezes instate tuition
DMV offices and some online services will be closed for some or all of next week.
Pink slips coming at state colleges, Newport City Hall
VSU Interim Pres. Mike Smith wants to cut 33 full-time jobs, mostly from management.
Feds winning the war on fentanyl?/ Trapping season, Wheels for Warmth tomorrow
It is extremely rare for pets to be caught by law abiding trappers during Vermont’s regulated seasons.
Vermont sues Meta over teen mental health crisis
When children attempt to step away from using the platforms, Meta bombards them with alerts designed to lure them back, the complaint alleges.
State buys out flooded properties at 120% of property value
Flood buyouts. Industrial wastewater grants. Sanders says don’t just allocate extra billions for overseas – remember the folks at home, too. And Patrick Leahy’s federal funding legacy lives on and on.
NH cops swamped by calls to youth psychiatric facility
As the Vermont Supreme Court ponders Newbury’s rejection of a juvenile detention facility, local police have their hands full with a youth psychiatric facility in New Hampshire.
Burlington Fire Dept. rolls out overdose response vehicle
Another City of Burlington response to its drug epidemic: OD first responders.
Insurers must refund for contraception services
Refund checks will be sent to all policy holders charged a cost-share for contraceptive services by three large Vermont health insurers.
