Vermont’s Congressional delegation (Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Congressman Peter Welch) announced Thursday, April 9, that the state’s 11 federally qualified health centers received a total of $8.7 million for COVID-19 relief. This federal funding was provided to […]
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How to prevent ‘zoom-bombing’ in your next videoconference
As the U.S. COVID-19 health crisis continues, many businesses, organizations, and schools adapt to utilizing temporary telework arrangements. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns video conference app users of recent “Zoom-Bombing” where hijackers infiltrate the Zoom session. Zoom’s founder and CEO […]
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Vermont PBS steps up to offer pre-K-12 distance learning
Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Education (AOE) announced Monday, April 6, a partnership with Vermont PBS to provide educational content to supplement remote learning for Vermont students and school districts during the COVID-19 outbreak. This initiative will […]
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Sanders ends campaign
U.S. Senator and presidential candidate from Vermont Bernie Sanders announced the end of his presidential campaign on Wednesday, April 8. He sent the following email to his supporters: I want to express to each of you my deep gratitude […]
State News
What a difference a month makes
By Rep. Jim Harrison, Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington & Mendon In less than a month, our way of life has abruptly changed. The new (and hopefully very temporary) norm for many of us, is staying home where we may be working […]
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Drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services are a call away
The Vermont Department of Health has launched VTHelplink, a new, single source clearinghouse for Vermonters to receive free, confidential and personalized information and referrals to substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services throughout the state. “The global pandemic has not erased […]
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Advocates, law enforcement ready to help victims of domestic violence
Self-isolation does not mean that anyone is helpless The Vermont State Police, Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence join with other law-enforcement agencies and advocacy organizations to acknowledge the unique and difficult challenges […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured, State News
Attorney General outlines ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ enforcement
On Friday, April 3, Attorney General T.J. Donovan published Attorney General’s Directive to Law Enforcement on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Emergency Order. The directive is geared toward law enforcement, including state’s attorneys, sheriffs, and police. The directive establishes that the Attorney […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured, State News
State now recommends everyone wear masks in public
By Polly Mikula On Friday, April 3, Health Commissioner Mark Levine officially recommended that Vermonters wear cloth facial masks, or coverings, if they need to leave their homes for essential purposes. This advice is based on new data about how […]
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Confirmed cases of coronavirus jump, but positive indicators emerge
Staff report The state identified 70 new coronavirus positive cases Saturday, April 4 — the largest increase of any single day so far. The next day brought 52 more. The state has double its confirmed cases in just a week, […]