The cable would travel 97.3 miles underneath the lake to Benson, then 56.7 miles to Ludlow By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The U.S. Department of Energy has released a draft environmental impact study on a development firm’s proposal to run a 154-mile […]
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Shumlin optimistic about Vermont Health Connect deadline
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org WATERBURY CENTER — Gov. Peter Shumlin remains “cautiously optimistic” the state and its contractors will complete the needed functionality for Vermont Health Connect, the state’s troubled health care exchange, by the May 31 deadline. Shumlin said […]
Elimination of philosophical exemption survives challenge
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The House vote to eliminate a philosophical exemption to childhood vaccines at the time of school entry left a bad taste in the mouths of some lawmakers, but efforts to reconsider that decision failed Wednesday, May […]
Vermont Health Connect insurers request premium increases
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The two insurers participating in the Vermont Health Connect insurance exchange are seeking rate increases from state regulators for next year’s plans. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont is seeking an 8.4 percent increase and MVP […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., mothers square off on vaccines
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org As the House bears down on a potential vote to remove the philosophical exemption for the immunizations required to enter school, new voices entered the polarizing debate on Tuesday, May 5. The Senate-passed bill would not […]
Senate votes to repeal philosophical exemption for childhood immunizations
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The Senate approved legislation Wednesday, April 22, that would repeal Vermont’s philosophical exemption from immunization requirements to enter kindergarten. The bill does not remove the religious or medical exemptions from those immunizations. On an 18-11 vote, […]
Modified gun bill wins committee approval; unanimous vote, 5-0
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously Friday, March 13, to pass legislation intended to keep firearms out of the hands of convicted felons and people with a court-identified mental illness. The bill would prohibit people with […]
Pollina proposes duelling presidential primaries
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org Senator Anthony Pollina (D/P/W-Washington) wants Vermont to hold its presidential primary the same day as neighboring New Hampshire, and he’s introduced a bill to do just that. The former gubernatorial candidate and longtime state Legislator says […]
Report: Vermont second-healthiest state in the U.S.
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org For the second consecutive year, Vermont ranks as the second-healthiest state in the U.S., according to America’s Health Rankings 2014 report. The report was is based on an evaluation of four categories of health determinants including […]
Health plan “Cadillac tax” expected to cost state $9 million to start
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The Affordable Care Act’s so-called “Cadillac tax” on high-value health insurance plans will cost some Vermonters an estimated $9 million when it’s implemented in 2018, according to a draft report released Monday by the Legislative Joint […]