Vermont Public
As Gifford Medical Center faces major financial trouble, the community weighs in
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- As Gifford Medical Center faces major financial trouble, the community weighs in
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- 2 years ago
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- Hundreds of people attended a community meeting last week to express their support for Gifford Medical Center. A recent report commissioned by the state said Gifford is in major financial trouble and will not be able to sustain its operations without significant restructuring.
Vermont Public's Lexi Krupp was there too, reporting on the community's "mass support" for the hospital.
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- What's driving increases in Vermont health care costs?
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont has an aging population, which means more people have costly and complex health care needs. It's also losing members of the working-age population, who typically pay into health insurance plans.
That puts a strain on insurance companies, and high insurance rates trickle down to Vermonters.
"We're old," Seven Days reporter Colin Flanders said on Vermont This Week. "We're old, and we're getting older."
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- Montpelier illuminates downtown bridges in post-flood revitalization effort
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- 2 years ago
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- Seven bridges over the Winooski River and its North Branch will be decorated with colorful LED lights throughout the winter.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/
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- Former Vermont governor Madeleine Kunin reflects on her career in politics and the 2024 election
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- 2 years ago
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- On November 14th 2024, former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin sat down with Vermont Edition guest host Mitch Wertlieb to discuss her career in politics and her view on the current political climate.
Forty years ago, Kunin became the first and only woman to Vermont's highest elected office where she served three consecutive two year terms. She was the first Jewish governor of Vermont, and also the first Jewish woman to be elected governor of a U.S. state. In 1996, Kunin was appointed as ambassador to Switzerland.
This episode was edited for clarity and brevity. Listen to the full Vermont Edition episode here.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2024-11-14/former-gov-madeleine-kunin-reflects-on-her-career
More at https://www.vermontpublic.org
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- UVM Health Network to cut patient services across state, citing budget restrictions
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- 2 years ago
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- Citing recent budget orders from the Green Mountain Care Board, the UVM Health Network announces cuts to a range of patient services. With conversations about how to contain Vermont’s rising health care costs continuing throughout the state -- providers, businesses, schools and nonprofits question how long they can bear the expense. Plus, a Bennington House race heads for a revote.
This week's panel:
Mitch Wertlieb - Moderator, Vermont Public
Colin Flanders - Seven Days
Lexi Krupp - Vermont Public
Calvin Cutler - WCAX
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- Former Vermont Gov. Madeleine Kunin says to stay hopeful, engaged after the election
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- 2 years ago
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- Forty years ago, Madeleine Kunin became the first and only woman, and the first Jewish person, to serve as Vermont's governor.
When reflecting on Kunin's career, it's tempting to focus on her historic "firsts." But there's much more to the story of Kunin's career — what she accomplished during her time in office, what came after when she was appointed ambassador to Switzerland, and the influence her historic leadership had on an entire generation of women.
Kunin joined Vermont Public's Mitch Wertlieb on Vermont Edition this week.
🔗 https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2024-11-14/former-gov-madeleine-kunin-reflects-on-her-career
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- Vermont Gov. Phil Scott reacts to legislative race election results
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- 2 years ago
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- In a press conference on Wednesday, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said the most important election results last week came from legislative races.
Vermont voters, he said, want lawmakers to focus on the needs of working families and are worried about their financial futures.
"Even though Democrats still have a clear majority in the House and Senate, I'm pleased to see more moderate legislators coming to Montpelier," Scott said.
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- My Place host Joel Najman describes the perfect vinyl record setup
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- 2 years ago
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- Joel Najman’s musical knowledge is encyclopedic, but his warm and welcoming personality has been a signature of his Vermont Public music show “My Place” for the last 40 years.
Back when the only way to have a record was to own the piece of vinyl, Najman estimates he had about 20,000 of them. Today, vinyl records have made a comeback, and Najman has a few tips for your top-of-the-line analog setup.
Najman joined Vermont Edition this week to share tales that come from a lifetime of curiosity about music.
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- Immigrantly: Unboxed
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- 2 years ago
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- Here on the show, we ask a lot of our guests. We ask for their time, and a good amount of it, as most of these 40-minute Homegoings episodes are actually shaped after two-hour interviews! We unapologetically ask for their hearts. The things that make them beat, and the things that make them break. On a recent episode of the podcast Immigrantly (a show we consider a soul-sister in the world of race and identity), host Saadia Khan puts our own Myra Flynn in the hot-seat as an interviewee. This episode is personal, raw and If you’ve ever felt unseen or misjudged, this story will remind you that you’re not alone—and that it’s okay to embrace the contradictions that make you, you.
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- Live Stream from the Vermont Democrats HQ
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- 2 years ago
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- Election night 2022 at Hula in Burlington, Vermont.
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- How would mass deportations impact undocumented Vermonters?
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont Public reporter Peter Hirschfeld says a mass deportation of undocumented Vermonters would have significant humanitarian and economic impacts on the state, especially on the dairy industry.
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- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders says the Democratic Party abandoned working class people
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- 2 years ago
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- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders put out a statement on Wednesday criticizing the Democratic Party for abandoning working class people and running what he called a "disastrous" presidential campaign.
Vermont Public's Mark Davis says Sanders, a popular, well-known senator who was elected to a fourth term this week, may play a new role on the national stage.
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- Vermont Republicans make gains in the Legislature
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- 2 years ago
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- Two years ago, Vermont Republicans dropped to their lowest numbers in the House in the history of the state.
But on Tuesday, Republicans rebounded, picking up more seats in the Legislature than any party has seen in at least three decades.
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- Republican victories crack Democrats’ veto-proof majority in Vermont Statehouse
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- 2 years ago
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- Voters deliver an historic election night for Vermont Republicans, as Senate and House victories crack Democrats’ veto-proof majority in the State Legislature. Incumbent David Zuckerman concedes to John Rodgers in the race for Lieutenant Governor. And though Harris easily won the state, unofficial election results show more Vermonters voted for Trump in 2024 than either of the last two times he ran for president.
This week's panel:
Mitch Wertlieb - Moderator, Vermont Public
Peter Hirschfeld - Vermont Public
Sarah Mearhoff - VTDigger
Mark Davis - Vermont Public
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- Why is there such a problem with the U.S. Postal Service in Vermont?
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Government for the people! A beacon of democracy! The Postal Service has been essential for free speech and the circulation of ideas since before the founding of the United States. These days, it's becoming increasingly important during elections, as more people vote by mail. And it’s still a vital part of many communities, from beloved local mail carriers to shiny, gold P.O. Boxes in general stores.
But in recent years, it’s been struggling to make good on its public service — and Vermonters are fighting back. Check out the web version of this story here (https://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/brave-little-state/2024-11-07/the-postal-service-is-struggling-in-vermont-communities-are-rallying-to-save-it) .
If you have questions about the 2024 election and its aftermath you want us to answer, we’d love to hear from you. There’s a form on our website (https://modules.wearehearken.com/v...
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- 2024 Vermont general election results recap
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, and the results are in.
Vermont Public reporter Mark Davis has a recap of election results in the state, including wins for Republicans in the Vermont Legislature.
🎥 Joey Palumbo / Vermont Public
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- Vermont Gov. Phil Scott speaks to supporters after his victory Tuesday night
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- 2 years ago
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- In a victory speech to supporters on Tuesday night, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott touched on political polarization in the United States as the country waits for the results of the presidential election.
"We need to come together as a country," Scott said. "I've always believed most Vermonters and most Americans are somewhere in the political middle. Sometimes, our voices are just drowned out by the extremes of both parties. It's up to us to change that."
The Republican governor, who won a fifth term on Tuesday, announced earlier in the day that he voted for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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- Bernie Sanders 'deeply concerned' about Trump claiming voter fraud and inciting violence
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- 2 years ago
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- After voting in Burlington, Sen. Bernie Sanders said he is “deeply concerned” about the possibility that former President Donald Trump could claim voter fraud and incite violence if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/live-updates/vermont-election-results-november-2024#sen-bernie-sanders-casts-ballot-for-harris-in-burlingtons-new-north-end
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- Election 2024: Updates on the race for governor and lieutenant governor in Vermont
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- 2 years ago
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- Governor Scott makes one last plea to break up democratic super majorities in the Vermont legislature, while Esther Charlestin pitches herself as a more effective partner for both chambers. Plus, a contentious race for lt. Governor continues with both candidates questioning the other's honesty, integrity, and party label.
Two temporary homeless shelters are set to open today, housing advocates assess slow moving progress in Chittenden county, and Burlington plans to take a close look at their needle exchange program
This week's panel:
Mitch Wertlieb - Moderator, Vermont Public
Liam Elder-Connors - Vermont Public
Calvin Cutler - WCAX
Kevin McCallum - Seven Days
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- Emelia's Thing
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- We’re sharing a story from New Hampshire Public Radio’s (https://www.nhpr.org/document) Document (https://www.nhpr.org/document) team.
A young police officer unexpectedly finds herself back in New Hampshire, and she’s not the same person she was when she left. Something happened to her – to all of us. But for Officer Emelia Campbell, this thing still lives in her brain and her body.
NHPR’s Lauren Chooljian brings you Emelia’s story of survival and resilience in the wake of Jan. 6, 2021. You can find the full transcript here (https://www.vermontpublic.org/2024-10-30/emelias-thing-trauma-and-resilience-in-the-wake-of-jan-6) .
Heads up: This episode contains unbleeped swears and mentions of death by suicide. If you need support, call or text 9-8-8, or click here (https://988lifeline.org/) , for the Suicide and Crisis lifeline.
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- Finding the iconic 'Beetlejuice' house in East Corinth, Vermont
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- 2 years ago
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- There's been a lot of movies set in Vermont. But most of the time, they're not actually filmed here in part because Vermont doesn't offer tax credits to filmmakers like some other states do. So when the Beetlejuice crew arrived in 2023, it was a big deal.
Beetlejuice tells the story of a recently deceased couple, played by Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin, who enlists the help of the mischievous Beetlejuice to scare away the Deetz family.
The film takes place in the fictional town of Winter River, Connecticut - but that didn’t stop the production of the sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, to return to East Corinth and recreate the locations from the original film.
Produced for Vermont Public by Mike Dunn with Daniela Fierro reporting.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/
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- 'Where are the Black Goths in Vermont?'
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- 2 years ago
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- In our first Homegoings Shorty we get to go "Goth" as we answer a question from DonnCherie McKenzie about where the community of Black goths might be hiding in Vermont.
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- Can tiny houses help with Vermont's housing crisis?
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- 2 years ago
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- This election season, housing is a top issue for Vermont voters. The high cost of building — coupled with a workforce shortage — has some wondering if building smaller is one solution.
Tiny homes, which are generally defined as 400 square feet or smaller, often cost less than a traditional home (overall; they often cost more per square foot) and take fewer people and less time to build. Can they ease the state's housing crisis? It's complicated.
Read more:
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-10-30/video-tiny-houses-vermont-housing-crisis
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- U.S. Senate candidates Bernie Sanders and Gerald Malloy talk Trump, Jan. 6
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- 2 years ago
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- In a Vermont Public/VTDigger debate on Wednesday, U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Sanders (I-VT) questioned Republican Gerald Malloy's support of former President Donald Trump.
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- "If last year was tough, next year is going to be even harder."
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- According to a landmark report, the state's health care system needs a major overhaul, as hospitals and state regulators grapple with how to rein in costs while also providing quality care.
Watch the full episode of Vermont This Week: https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-this-week/2024-10-25/in-review-education-cost-concerns-hospital-report-fallout
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- Vermont's health care system needs a major overhaul
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- 2 years ago
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- According to a landmark report, the state's health care system needs a major overhaul, as hospitals and state regulators grapple with how to rein in costs while also providing quality care.
Watch the full episode of Vermont This Week: https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-this-week/2024-10-25/in-review-education-cost-concerns-hospital-report-fallout
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- Funding Vermont’s education system
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- 2 years ago
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- The cost of the state’s education system is a leading issue for Vermonters this election. It’s also notoriously complicated. Vermont Public’s Lola Duffort breaks down how it all works. Plus, the author of a landmark Vermont hospital report admits errors, but stands by the report's conclusions that the state's health care system needs a major overhaul, as hospitals and state regulators grapple with how to reign in costs while also providing quality care.
This week's panel:
Mitch Wertlieb - Moderator, Vermont Public
Lola Duffort - Vermont Public
Mark Johnson - WCAX
Howard Weiss-Tisman - Vermont Public
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- U.S. Senate candidates Bernie Sanders and Gerald Malloy answer lighting round debate questions
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- 2 years ago
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- In a Vermont Public/VTDigger debate on Wednesday, U.S. Senate candidates Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Republican Gerald Malloy responded to a series of lightning round questions about term limits, the size of the Supreme Court, assault rifles and the federal minimum wage.
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- Highlights: Vermont U.S. Senate candidates 2024 general election debate
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont Public and VTDigger co-hosted a debate on Wednesday evening with candidates for one of Vermont’s seats in the U.S. Senate.
Incumbent Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Burlington, is seeking a fourth term in the Senate. Previously, he served eight terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, and was the mayor of Burlington in the 1980s. He ran for president in 2016 and 2020. His challenger is Gerald Malloy, a Republican from Weathersfield. Malloy is a U.S. Army veteran and government contractor who ran for Senate in 2022.
Read highlights and a full transcript:
https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2024-10-23/vermont-general-election-debate-u-s-senate-candidates-bernie-sanders-and-gerald-malloy
See more of Vermont Public's 2024 election coverage:
https://www.vermontpublic.org/election-2024
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- What does the state’s energy transition mean for Vermonters?
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- 2 years ago
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- Climate change is here. So is Vermont’s energy transition. Ahead of the 2024 election, voters want to know: How do they fit in?
Environment and climate reporter Abagael Giles looks into efforts to both mitigate and adapt to climate change in this pivotal moment. And she explores how Vermont can make sure its most remote communities aren’t left behind.
Thanks to Laura Zettler of Fairfax and Pam Ladds of Newport for sharing their curiosity with us.
There’s a full transcript for this episode here (https://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/brave-little-state/2024-10-24/voters-want-to-know-what-does-vermonts-energy-transition-mean-for-them) . If you want to learn more about the Affordable Heat Act or any other Vermont climate policies — and to find out more about where specific candidates stand on climate issues — click here (https://www.vermontpub...
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- Vermont general election debate: US Senate candidates Bernie Sanders and Gerald Malloy
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont Public will host a debate on Wednesday, October 21, 2024, with candidates for U.S. Senate.
Republican Gerald Malloy is challenging incumbent Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent.
Learn more and explore Vermont Public's 2024 election guide:
https://www.vermontpublic.org/election-2024
This debate is presented in partnership with VTDigger.
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- Preparing vote tabulators in South Burlington, Vermont
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- 2 years ago
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- Ahead of election day, Vermont Public joined a Board of Civil Authority meeting in South Burlington to learn more about how they prepare their vote tabulators and the work that goes into certifying their accuracy.
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- How does Vermont fund its schools? Vermont Public explains
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- 2 years ago
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- The cost of Vermont’s education system is top of mind this election season after a spike in property taxes and a string of budget failures in the spring. But our education funding system is also notoriously complicated.
Vermont Public education reporter Lola Duffort is here to break it down. Our new video explains how local decisions about school budgets can have a major impact on property tax rates across the state.
Still confused? Our handy glossary of key terms will help you navigate education finance conversations like an expert: https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-10-22/how-does-vermont-pay-for-schools-a-video-explainer-and-glossary-of-terms
*Correction: While this video depicts one theoretical school district ("District A") with a district tax rate of 0.87, current law requires districts have a minimum district rate of 1.000, before the CLA is applied.*
See all of Vermont Public's 2024 election coverage: https://www....
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- Vermont to set up 3 family shelters as many lose motel housing
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- 2 years ago
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- State officials announce they’re assembling three emergency family shelters following the evictions of over 1,000 people from Vermont’s motel voucher program and weeks of intense pressure from municipal leaders, lawmakers, and service providers to intervene.
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- Vermont to set up 3 family shelters as many lose motel housing
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- 2 years ago
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- State officials announce they’re assembling three emergency family shelters following the evictions of over 1,000 people from Vermont’s motel voucher program and weeks of intense pressure from municipal leaders, lawmakers, and service providers to intervene. Plus, a program in Woodstock takes a new approach to worker housing. And a new survey shows Spanish-speaking immigrant farmworkers on Vermont dairy farms are still dealing with poor conditions.
This week's panel:
Mitch Wertlieb - Moderator, Vermont Public
Carly Berlin - Vermont Public/VTDigger
Anne Wallace Allen - Seven Days
Aaron Calvin - Stowe Reporter/News & Citizen
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- ‘Don’t come at me with the race thing’: Why one Black voter is backing Trump
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Juan Coleman, a Black man who lives in Vermont, voted for Donald Trump in the past and is planning to vote for him again in this election cycle. And he’s not alone. Though we won’t know the actual numbers until the election, there is an uptick of Black voters aligning with the GOP, Black men in particular. Why? In this season finale, we speak with Juan about his concerns for the Democratic party, and hear from CNN national politics correspondent Eva McKend about the history of the Black vote, and how no demographic is a monolith.
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- Did Act 46 Work?
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- 2 years ago
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- As state and local officials debate what should be done about the rising cost of education, people are now wondering — did Act 46 save any money?
Plus, some Vermonter’s seeking FEMA buyouts for flooded homes are facing opposition from an unexpected source, the towns they live in.
And a report from Vermont’s auditor reveals concerns over the state’s vetting process for businesses and nonprofits who received Covid-era federally funded grants.
This week's panel:
Mitch Wertlieb - Moderator, Vermont Public
Lola Duffort - Vermont Public
Kevin McCallum - Seven Days
Peter D’Auria - VTDigger
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- Rejected FEMA buyouts for Vermonters
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- 2 years ago
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- Some Vermonter’s seeking F.E.M.A. buyouts for flooded homes are facing opposition from an unexpected source, the towns they live in.
Find the full episode of Vermont This Week: https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-this-week/2024-10-11/in-review-act-46-scrutinized-fema-buyouts-covid-grants-criticism
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- What invasive species in Vermont has done the most damage?
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- 2 years ago
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- For centuries, humans have transported plants and animals and fungi all around the globe. Whether exotic plants for a home garden or spores hitching a ride on a boot, flora and fauna have found their way into ecosystems that were unprepared for their arrival. These “invasive species” have no natural predators to keep them in check and in that absence, they wreak havoc.
But which of these species has wreaked the most havoc in Vermont? That’s what Ashley Wojnarowski and Mike Mezzacapo of Pomfret want to know.
Josh Crane searches for answers and falls into the “bottomless pit” of invasive species management — and he gets up close with one of Vermont’s most fragile ecosystems.
For photos from our reporting, check out the web version of this story (https://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/brave-little-state/2024-10-11/a-rogues-gallery-v...
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- Highlights: Vermont lieutenant governor candidates 2024 general election debate
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- 2 years ago
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- Incumbent Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman, a Progressive/Democrat from Hinesburg, is an organic farmer and former member of the Vermont House and Senate. His challenger is Republican John Rodgers of West Glover, also a former member of the Vermont House and Senate. Rodgers runs a stoneworking and excavation business and hemp and cannabis farm.
During the debate, the candidates agreed on some topics, like banning assault weapons in Vermont, but disagreed on many others, including how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont. They also discussed which political party best represents working class Vermonters.
Full debate: https://youtu.be/YIu3Ax-1Ta4?si=s72AkWPw6gTx7nvg
Transcript: https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2024-10-09/vermont-general-election-debate-candidates-for-lieutenant-governor-john-rodgers-and-david-zuckerman
See all of Vermont Public's 2024 election coverage: https://www.vermontpublic.org/election
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- Vermont general election debate: Lieutenant governor candidates John Rodgers and David Zuckerman
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont Public hosted a debate on Wednesday with candidates for lieutenant governor of Vermont.
Incumbent Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman, a Progressive-Democrat from Hinesburg, is an organic farmer and former member of the Vermont House and Senate. His challenger is Republican John Rodgers of West Glover, also a former member of the Vermont House and Senate. Rodgers runs a stoneworking and excavation business and hemp and cannabis farm.
During the debate, the candidates agreed on some topics, like banning assault weapons in Vermont, but disagreed on many others, including how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont. They also discussed which political party best represents working class Vermonters.
See more:
https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2024-10-09/vermont-general-election-debate-candidates-for-lieutenant-governor-john-rodgers-and-david-zuckerman
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- Lieutenant governor debate: Homelessness in Vermont
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont Public hosted a debate on Wednesday with candidates for lieutenant governor of Vermont, with incumbent Progressive/Democrat Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman and Republican John Rodgers.
Here they speak to host Mikaela Lefrak about solutions to address the rising homeless population in Vermont, which has tripled since the pandemic according the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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- Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board pauses new retail license applications
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- 2 years ago
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- Aiming to better position the marketplace, Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board pauses new retail license applications as they work to establish siting rules.
Plus, the Vermont Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy in a bid to resolve sexual abuse lawsuits.
And Gov. Phil Scott hits the campaign trail to drum up support for fellow Republicans. That, and more, on Vermont This Week.
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- A young lynx continues to wander across Vermont #vermont #lynx #wildlife
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont's cannabis board pauses retail license applications
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Aiming to better position the marketplace, Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board pauses new retail license applications as they work to establish siting rules. Plus, the Vermont Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy in a bid to resolve sexual abuse lawsuits. And Governor Scott hits the campaign trail to drum up support for fellow Republicans.
This week's panel:
Mitch Wertlieb - Moderator, Vermont Public
Liam Elder-Connors - Vermont Public
Sarah Mearhoff - VTDigger
Sasha Goldstein - Seven Days
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- 'Sasquatch is a beloved entity here:' Thousands attend Adirondack Sasquatch festival
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- If you were anywhere near Skenesborough Park in Whitehall, New York, in late September, you might think you were hearing things. But don’t let the moans and screams scare you. In Whitehall, the annual Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest draws visitors from around the country and the world to celebrate these elusive, mythical creatures. You know, the big, hairy guy that’s said to wander around the woods.
Barbara Spoor has been one of the festival organizers for the last five years. She said the creator, Dave Molnar, was inspired by another town’s mosquito calling contest. Except, for Whitehall, there is no other creature to call but Sasquatch.
Thousands of people attend the event every year. Activities include guest speakers, games and local bands jamming in the park gazebo. The day ends with the calling contest, featuring two divisions for kids and adults.
"Sasquatch is actually a protected species in Whitehall," Spoor said. "It is illeg...
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- Does grief have a sound?
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- 2 years ago
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- How do you talk about Black death, in the media, in a way that is consistent, and intentional? How do you memorialize and humanize Black grief without perpetuating trauma? Here on Homegoings, we believe the answer is, and always has been, art. In this episode, we revisit some of the very first episodes of Homegoings, and embark on a quest with Vermont-based musicians to find out: Does grief have a sound?
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- Highlights: Vermont US House candidates 2024 general election debate
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- 2 years ago
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- Incumbent Congresswoman Becca Balint, a Democrat from Brattleboro, is running for a second term. She previously represented Windham County in the Vermont Senate. Her challenger is Mark Coester, a Republican from Westminster. He is a small business owner with a background in fishing, logging, and sugaring.
During a Vermont Public debate, the candidates disagreed on nearly every topic, including climate change, foreign policy and the role of the federal government in addressing rising health care costs and solutions to the affordable housing shortage.
Vermont Public fact check: According to scientific consensus, burning fossil fuels is responsible for approximately 75% of global warming. Mr. Coester also refers to a Vermont law, the Global Warming Solutions Act, in this clip. It aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions, not zero carbon.
Full debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Raq709RrY
Transcript: https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/ver...
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- Vermont general election debate: Candidates for U.S. House Becca Balint and Mark Coester
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- 2 years ago
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- Vermont Public hosted a debate on Tuesday with candidates for Vermont’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. It was the first in a series of debates and candidate interviews ahead of the general election on Nov. 5th.
Incumbent Congresswoman Becca Balint, a Democrat from Brattleboro, is running for a second term. She previously represented Windham County in the Vermont Senate. Her challenger is Mark Coester, a Republican from Westminster. He is a small business owner with a background in fishing, logging, and sugaring.
During the debate, the candidates disagreed on nearly every topic, including climate change, foreign policy and the role of the federal government in addressing rising health care costs and solutions to the affordable housing shortage.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2024-10-01/vermont-general-election-debate-candidates-for-u-s-house-becca-balint-and-mark-coester
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- Pressure is on Governor Scott to intervene on motel program evictions
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- 2 years ago
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- Advocates and state leaders are continuing to put pressure on Gov. Phil Scott to intervene on motel program evictions.
Plus, how FEMA's plodding bureaucracy is exacting a financial toll on Vermont towns.
And an environmental group has sued Vermont, saying the state is not doing enough to reduce emissions.
That and more on Vermont This Week:https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-this-week/2024-09-27/in-review-hotel-evictions-concerns-fema-woes-emissions-lawsuit
