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Governor Scott Appeals Federal Rejection of Flood Disaster Aid
Additional damage discovered after the initial submission strengthens the case for federal assistance. The appeal also emphasizes the cumulative…
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Vermont Progressives’ New Chair: No More “Democrat/Progressive” Ballot Lines
The election of Bill Hunsinger marks an attempted pivot from both a Burlington-centric organization to a statewide populist coalition and the strategy…
Vermont’s Governance Gridlock: How a Housing Standoff Exposed the State’s Structural Paralysis
While headlines have focused on political fighting, a deeper look reveals a more significant issue: until the process itself is updated, Vermont remains…
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A New Kale Comes to Vermont: The Story of "Unicorn Kale"
While Unicorn Kale won’t officially hit the market until 2026, Vermont farmers have already played a crucial part in its development. The leaves are…
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Welch, Balint Target Rental Price Fixing — But That’s Not Vermont’s Problem
Vermont’s congressional delegation is pushing new federal legislation to ban rent-setting software, but experts say the state’s housing crisis has…
New Netflix Series Turns Vermont’s “Genial and Elegant” Chester A. Arthur Into a Pugilistic “Vomiting Stovepipe of a Man”
How Arthur's portrayal compares with the historical record and what Vermonters may want to keep in mind while watching the series.
From Executive Order to Public Hearings: Vermont’s Wetland Changes Face Months of Debate
Rather than immediately enforcing the Governor’s order, Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) has chosen a deliberate approach: launching a formal…
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Hyde Park’s 20% Electric Rate Hike Raises a Bigger Question: How Many Vermont Towns Are Next?
Vermont has 14 municipal electric departments, most with fewer than 3,000 customers. Several have recently filed significant rate increases or faced…
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Vermont's Role in Ken Burns's "The American Revolution": What's In and What's Out
A new documentary series from filmmaker Ken Burns features Vermont prominently in America's founding story—but tells only part of the state's…
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Precision Valley Soars Again: Springfield's Drone Revolution Redefines Ag-Tech with 40-Gallon Sky Giants
The Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) has worked to reestablish Springfield as a rural innovation hub. The arrival of Ceres Air and ImageTek’s…
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When The Media Scare-Cast Says 18" and You Get 2"- How to Read Weather Like an Expert
A simple three-step process will give you the most accurate forecast for your community.
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The Darn Tough Sock Sale Returns to Northfield This Weekend
The Cabot Hosiery Mills Sock Sale returns this weekend, November 22 and 23, bringing thousands of bargain hunters to Northfield for steep discounts on…
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