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This change impacts far more than convenience — it affects families’ peace of mind and the overall well-being of children and parents across Rutland County. Read the story on VTDigger here: Corissa Burnell: Rutland needs pediatric care.

Mohammed Rashid, who received asylum nearly a year ago, could soon be free as a judge granted him a $20,000 bond on Thursday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge grants bond to Palestinian man after 15 months in detention.

With state-funded benefits set to arrive on Friday, nearly a week has elapsed since the pause in federal nutrition assistance. Local providers have been scrambling to try to meet the need. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s food […]

Migrant Justice was notified of the raid and is helping families of those who were detained, according to Will Lambek, spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group. Read the story on VTDigger here: Immigration agents detain several people at […]

“He calls himself a cultural documentarian. He says it a bit tongue-in-cheek, but that is really what he is,” said Rowell's friend Sara Tucker, who is publishing the career-spanning photo book locally. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jack […]

The concept — in which veterans can share their experiences directly with their communities — was created by journalist and author Sebastian Junger, who spent years reporting from active war zones. Vermont held its first event in 2017. Read the […]

Central Vermont Career Center District asked voters to approve the funds for the construction of a new school building. Read the story on VTDigger here: Central Vermont rejects $149M bond for standalone career center.

We bemoan economic stagnation, then strangle development with process. Read the story on VTDigger here: Secretary Julie Moore and Commissioner Kerrick Johnson: Vermont’s housing needs require decisive action, so step up or step away.

The initiative would broaden who pays to support conservation beyond just hunters, trappers and anglers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to pursue new ‘public access’ license amid ‘financial […]

A task force allows employees from other departments to scrutinize VINE and give their two cents on changes. But the fact that it’s solely paid for and managed by the Department of Corrections has recently caused tensions. Read the story on […]

“I am simply asking for my first chance. I don’t need a second,” Mohammed Rashid said, as he remains detained in Vermont while the government challenges the asylum decision. Read the story on VTDigger here: Nearly a year after receiving […]

The court heard arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs in a case brought by a group of businesses including Burlington’s Terry Cycling. Read the story on VTDigger here: The Supreme Court hears challenges to […]

The two elementary schools both have fewer than 50 students, and are expected to see continued declines in enrollment, board members said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Southern Vermont school board moves to close two elementary schools, going […]

The organizations that administer Section 8 housing vouchers are running out of federal money, and they want the state to intervene to stop a downward spiral of the system. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont housing authorities ask lawmakers […]

The result is a critically acclaimed album and concert tour called "Inheritances," with a performance at the Barre Opera House set for November 16. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Pianist Adam Tendler transforms his […]

Further consolidation risks diverting our focus from our central mission. Read the story on VTDigger here: Meghan Metzler and Dave Connery: Recommendations to the Vermont Redistricting Task Force from the Champlain Valley School District School […]

The town asked residents to approve $600,000 to buy 24 acres of land located uphill of the village for future housing development. Read the story on VTDigger here: Plainfield voters deny purchase of property for housing away from the flood zone .

After orders from two federal judges, USDA has agreed to release emergency funding to partially cover November SNAP payments during the federal government shutdown. Read the story on VTDigger here: State-funded food aid will arrive to Vermonters […]

Delroy Dasent faces two counts of second-degree murder stemming from deadly shootings in Burlington and South Burlington on the same night. Read the story on VTDigger here: Trial in 2022 Chittenden County killings begins with question: Double […]

“The market responded incredibly well,” founding CEO Kyle Clark said in a press conference from the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. “It's obviously a huge day for us down here.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s electric […]

The religious school argues in court documents that Act 73's provisions around public tuition funding for private schools "gerrymanders out and excludes all religious schools from public benefits." Read the story on VTDigger here: Mid Vermont […]

We have our work cut out for us, but we are determined to keep pushing for solutions to our housing crisis. Read the story on VTDigger here: Rep. Marc Mihaly: Talking about more housing affordable to Vermonters.

“From apples to carrots to maple syrup and skiing, the food, activities, and landscape we cherish in Vermont are possible in part due to this workforce,” said Naomi Wolcott-MacCausland at the University of Vermont. Read the story on VTDigger […]

The state wants to boost voting access for people who are incarcerated or are experiencing homelessness, among other groups, as President Donald Trump is pushing to eliminate widely-used mail-in voting. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont […]

The state is seeking to lease additional office space in Waterbury for staff within the Agency of Human Services but won’t say where yet. Read the story on VTDigger here: Insufficient space in Waterbury will delay what union calls […]