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In an expletive-laced recording, volunteer co-chairman Phil Montag blamed Congressman Steve Scalise for seeking to take away people's health care coverage through the Republican health care bill.
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In New York state government news, several high-profile measures that failed to pass before the New York Legislature wrapped up its annual session are bound to return next year.
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The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission has given permission for a 192-mile high-voltage transmission line to cross 61 parcels, finding it would be safe and wouldn't infringe on the public's use.
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Allegations of police brutality in Burlington have the chief firing back. A South Burlington woman took to social media to launch serious accusations against two cops following her arrest Thursday.
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Mister Sister is now the Bridge Club. There was a lot of controversy surrounding the new gay bar in Winooski. The name "Mister Sister" sparked backlash and outrage when some argued that name offended transgender people.
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It would cut taxes on health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, tanning salons, and families earning more than $250,000. The post Leaders call latest Obamacare repeal bill ‘tax cuts that would help the rich’...

When politicians are able to exploit legitimate anger over the inadequacy of our existing health care system to pit working people against each other, it undermines our collective ability to demand real reform. The post Tevye Kelman: Divisive politics...

The airport focus, as well as their buyouts, are all directed to South Burlington, yet there are thousands of people in other towns who now fall, or who will fall, into the dangerous noise zone. The post Ellen Powell: F16 – F35 noise ‘mitigation’ falls...

It’s hard to think of any worse solution to the non-existent problem of not enough jobs than a universal dole. The post Tom Evslin: Teach skills for better workers appeared first on VTDigger.
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If Vermont Yankee is sold, Washington, D.C.-based AREVA Nuclear Materials will be in charge of cutting up, packaging and transporting the reactor to a disposal site in Texas. The post Nuclear dismantler touts safety, experience for Vermont job appeared...

The Green Mountain Care Board had asked providers about the move toward accountable care organizations. The post Regulators see good news in health care reform survey appeared first on VTDigger.
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For Immediate Release Friday, June 23, 2017 Contact: Rebecca Kelley 802-828-6403 rebecca.kelley@vermont.gov STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ON U.S. SENATE HEALTH CARE BILL Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2017 Contact: Katie Vane 802.734.0617 Mayor Miro Weinberger’s public appearance schedule for June 26 – June 30, 2017: Monday, June 26 5:00 pm Board of Finance Meeting – Conference Room 12, City Hall 7:00 pm City Council...

The Public Service Board has offered to ditch a requirement that turbines be a certain distance from homes. The board suggested it would defer to concerns raised by lawmakers and others. The post Decision on turbine noise rules delayed as PSB bends...

What impact would the Republican health care plan have on Vermont if it becomes law? The shift would affect tens of thousands of Vermonters and could cost the state hundreds of millions in federal cash.
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A Burlington consulting firm is telling officials and residents in town that they need to move quickly and build support in the community. The post Bennington businesses asked to help sell special tax district appeared first on VTDigger.
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Western Vermont’s major north-south corridor is seeing extensive roadwork in Ferrisburgh and Charlotte. Many residents and business owners welcome the changes, while others see issues. The post Route 7 roadwork rolls into second summer with a few bumps...

As Vermont contemplates recreational pot, chefs in states where it's legal are creating new dishes that can get you high. How one woman is taking edibles to a whole new level.
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Sanctions for a North Springfield slaughterhouse accused of improperly treating animals. It comes just over a month after the business received attention for other violations, including federal regulations.
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It’s the first time in several years that the Vermont State Colleges System hasn’t faced a shortfall. Savings are coming from debt restructuring and the merger of Lyndon and Johnson. The post State colleges approve balanced budget with more state aid...

This week's Young Writers Project entry is "That Song Sounds Like Blueberries" by Ben Stoll, 17, of Georgia, Vermont. The post YWP: ‘That Song Sounds Like Blueberries’ appeared first on VTDigger.
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In deciding whether or not to uphold a defendant's convictions, the Supreme Court considers whether his convictions violate the Ex Post Facto Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The post SCOV Law Blog: Changing a count to fit a statute appeared first on...

News Release — Public Assets Institute June 22, 2017 Contact: www.vermontcf.org/conhoganaward 2017 CON HOGAN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 29 Middlebury, VT – The Con Hogan Award for Creative, Entrepreneurial Community Leadership...

News Release — Dorset Theatre Festival June 22, 2017 Contact: Natalie Redmond (802) 328-5606 natalie@dorsettheatrefestival.org Dorset Theatre Festival Launches Southern Vermont Tourism Initiative with Manchester Designer Outlets and Local Lodging...

News Release — Agency of Education June 22, 2017 Contact: Rebecca Gile (802)479-1718. Agency of Education Partners with the University of Vermont for the 2018 Vermont Teacher of the Year BARRE – Beginning this year the Agency of Education will be...

News Release — Sen. Bernie Sanders June 20, 2017 Contact: Dan McLean 802-862-6695 Sanders Asks Republican Leaders ‘What Are You Afraid Of?’ BURLINGTON, Vt., June 20 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) joined Democratic senators on the Senate floor Monday...

A health insurance cooperative that covers 37,000 individuals in Massachusetts and New Hampshire is shutting down but hopes to reopen as a for-profit company in January.
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News Release — Sunrise Family Resource Center June 20, 2017 Contact: Amelia Silver asilver@sunrisepcc.com 442-0010 Sunrise Family Resource Center Early Care and Education Program Earns National NAEYC Accreditation Program recognized among the top in the...

The Vermont Legislature is supporting the Paris climate agreement despite President Donald Trump's decision to have the United States leave the agreement.
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News Release — Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging June 20, 2017 Contact: Janet Hunt 802-578-7094 Winooski, VT: Much of the country is focused on the debate around repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. However, what hasn’t received...

Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials say they're still hopeful about 16 farm elk that have been on the run since they escaped their enclosure can be recaptured, but if not the animals will have to be shot.
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Dozens stormed out of a Milton School Board meeting Thursday night. They wanted answers from the school board and superintendent about the district's athletic director position but didn't get them.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's disappointed lawmakers have ended their session without loosening the statute of limitations for molestation to give victims more time to report abuse.
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New Hampshire tourism officials are anticipating 17 million visitors and $2.25 billion in visitor spending this summer, up 4 percent in both categories over last year.
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The Plattsburgh City Council on Thursday passed a resolution that supports an effort to raise the legal age to buy tobacco in Clinton County from 18 to 21.
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New Hampshire health officials say the state is experiencing an outbreak of syphilis, with the number of reported cases so far for 2017, about double that of previous years.
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Have you ever imagined what it was like to hike Vermont 100 years ago? One man put himself in the shoes of a hiker form 1917 to see what the Long Trail was like back then.
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Your access to health care could be changing. In Washington Thursday, GOP Senate leaders officially launched their final push to repeal and replace Obamacare.
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New Hampshire state lawmakers have fixed a fetal homicide bill that critics said could have unintentionally let pregnant women kill anyone with impunity.
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