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Specific records that are tied to abuse or neglect are currently off limits to adults who were in the foster care system as children, even though state agencies, law enforcement and attorneys can see them. This bill would change that.
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Lawmakers are seeking increased allocations for housing, health care, public safety and more, but they will soon have to decide whether to throw those initiatives by the wayside and live within the current revenue forecast, or raise taxes so they can accommodate the additional spending.
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Supporters say the bill tackles an important issue for people who are concerned about crime in Vermont. Others say it would result in more people becoming incarcerated in the state.
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Apple farmers testified to lawmakers this year that crop insurance often does not make them whole after extreme weather events. A bill that would provide assistance is up against the “crossover” deadline in the Vermont Statehouse.
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Vermont Legislature, congressional delegation continue to push USPS to reopen Montpelier post officeFor months, residents and businesses have had to travel to East Montpelier or Barre to access most postal services. Sen. Peter Welch says the failure to reopen the facility is part of a much bigger mismanagement crisis at the U.S. Postal Service.
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A controversial bill that would change the powers of the state Fish and Wildlife Board, create new setbacks for trapping near trails and ban hunting coyotes with hounds took a key step forward Tuesday.
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The measure would end a one-year residency requirement for New Americans who want access to educational grants to help cover classes like English or drivers ed.
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On Tuesday, voters in nearly a third of school districts rejected their spending plans at the ballot box. Vermont Public’s education reporter Lola Duffort spoke with Mitch Wertlieb about how we got here — and how this will impact the conversation in Montpelier.