Author of the bill cites lowering abortion rates among its goals Vermont will become the first state in the nation to make free condoms available in public middle and high schools next year. Gov. Scott signed a bill on Oct. […]
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Vermont leadership releases bold proposal to reduce carbon emissions from the largest source: transportation
On Oct. 8, legislative leaders released a proposal to address climate change in the 2021 Vermont Transportation Bill. As the transportation sector makes up nearly half of Vermont’s carbon emissions, these key proposals will produce results to immediately begin achieving […]
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Vermont minimum wage increases to $11.75
The Vermont Department of Labor announced Thursday, Oct. 1, an increase to the state’s minimum wage. Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the state’s minimum wage will increase $.79, from $10.96 to $11.75 per hour. The calculation for this increase is in […]
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Agency of Transportation announces next round of highway safety contest
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) invites Vermonters to write their own highway safety message to get drivers’ attention and help keep travelers safe. The winning message will appear on the light-up message boards on highways and interstates around the […]
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Fatal crashes have risen in Vermont this year, despite traffic slowdown
By Andrew Martin News & Citizen/VTDigger The number of fatal car crashes on Vermont’s roads has risen substantially this year. “We are up significantly from last year, more than double,” said Mandy White, spokesperson for the Vermont Agency of Transportation. […]
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Extended unemployment benefits end
The Vermont Dept. of Labor announced Oct. 5 that the state is set to “trigger off” of the High Extended Benefits program, as of Oct. 10. This determination by the U.S. Dept. of Labor follows Vermont’s unemployment rate decreasing from […]
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White House official praises UVM
Dr. Devborah Birx said she was impressed with student, community response to pandemic during campus visit, Saturday By Alek Fleury/Vermont Cynic On a visit to the University of Vermont campus Saturday, Oct. 10, White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah […]
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Marijuana to be sold in Vt. starting May 2022
Gov. Scott announces laws on cannabis regulation, police force Governor Phil Scott announced on Oct. 7 action on a range of bills, including the Legislature’s bill to create a regulated cannabis market in Vermont, which will be allowed to go […]
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Vermont becomes 11th state to allow recreational cannabis sales
Governor Phil Scott waited until after 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 to officially announce action on a range of bills, including the Legislature’s bill to create a regulated cannabis market in Vermont, which will be allowed to go into law […]
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Vermont hunters contribute to ruffed grouse research
The ruffed grouse is an iconic game bird of Vermont that is widely recognized and enjoyed by hunters and non-hunters alike, but wildlife biologists are concerned that grouse populations across the Northeast have declined over the past 30 years. This […]