Planned Parenthood receives 100% reimbursement of Medicaid-approved rates for family planning services—a benefit Vermont hospitals do not share. As hospitals across the state face multi-million-dollar losses and are forced to cut services,
Rutland residents are rallying behind Kim Peters after Mayor Doenges announced he will not reappoint her as Recreation Superintendent. Community leaders and residents have expressed shock, praising her leadership and dedication. A petition
A new Nature Communications study finds that a ketogenic diet may suppress colorectal cancer by altering gut microbiota. Mice on the diet showed slower tumor growth, suggesting diet-driven microbiome changes play a crucial role. This could
A new bill in Vermont seeks to ban mask mandates in schools, citing concerns over student health, social development, and personal choice. Advocates argue that prolonged mask use has caused more harm than good, with no clear scientific back
Vermont has long been a leader in progressive policy, but is it time to take taxation to the next level? A new proposal suggests a two-tiered property tax system that shifts the burden to Chittenden & Washington counties while encouraging g
Vermont is battling a fentanyl crisis, yet Senator Peter Welch voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which targets traffickers carrying lethal amounts of the drug. With hundreds of overdose deaths and Narcan distribution efforts statewide, W
Recent financial reports show Vermont’s hospitals face stark disparities—while UVMMC reports a $62.6M surplus, rural hospitals like Brattleboro and Gifford are running deep deficits. Experts point to payer mix and private insurance imbalanc
Despite a 95% decline in Vermont dairy farms since 1950, phosphorus levels in Lake Champlain haven’t dropped proportionally—some areas have even worsened. While lawmakers push stricter farm regulations, urban runoff, wastewater, and legacy
Vermont remains one of the few states taxing Social Security benefits, impacting middle-income retirees as exemption thresholds fail to adjust for inflation. With an aging population and rising retirement income, lawmakers may consider poli
Measles is no longer endemic in the U.S., meaning every outbreak starts with the virus being brought in. Yet, media coverage focuses on unvaccinated Americans rather than how the virus is introduced. Even with full vaccination, the immunoco
Phone and text phishing scams are more dangerous than email phishing because they exploit urgency and direct interaction. Scammers use caller ID spoofing, fear tactics, and real-time manipulation to trick victims into giving up sensitive in
Vermont’s FY2025 budget prioritizes housing, public safety, and education, but leaves key financial gaps in transportation, pensions, and social welfare programs. Governor Scott’s plan avoids tax hikes, but critics argue it doesn’t fully ad
