The race for a third spot in the Chittenden Central district remained too close to call.
Democratic incumbents dominate in Chittenden County state Senate races
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Mental health crisis continues to affect Vermont youth despite high national ranking for child well-being
A recent report found decreases in education and health factors among Vermont youth.
Covid wave this fall could derail next year’s hospital budgets
Vermont’s 14 nonprofit hospitals just submitted their spending proposals for the next fiscal year. Some hospitals are betting on Covid being less of an issue.
5 vie for new Chittenden Southeast Senate district
Five Democrats, including three incumbents, are competing in the Aug. 9 primary election to earn one of three slots on the November ballot.
Molly Gray says she’ll get it done for Vermonters in DC. What has she done so far?
The lieutenant governor has made her experience a central part of her pitch to voters in this year’s Democratic congressional primary. Critics ask what she’s done for Vermont.
Inside the search for new Green Mountain Care Board members
One of Vermont’s most powerful boards will soon have two vacancies. The search for new members is underway.
As session draws to a close, advocates say more needs to be done to curb overdose deaths
Harm reduction programs and designated agencies are expected to get more funding next year. But lawmakers sidestepped proposals for big policy shifts, such as overdose prevention sites.
Vermont Foodbank seeks more state funding as needs rise and pandemic aid dries up
The Foodbank asked the Legislature for $6 million to cover food distribution costs. It may get $2 million.
Senate grafts costly prescription drugs amendment onto House pharmacy bill
The last-minute addition would grant UVM Health Network an effective regional monopoly on cancer medications and other specialty drugs. Insurers say the amendment could significantly raise the cost of these lifesaving drugs.
Final Reading: Are we there yet?
Chiefs of staff for both the House and Senate said Friday that lawmakers are aiming to wrap up their work by May 6.
House lawmakers soften Senate proposal for tighter regulations on hospitals
Amid ballooning health care costs, regulators at the Green Mountain Care Board wanted the power to set budgets for hospitals.
Final Reading: Reach Up funding down
The bill would allow families to keep $350 per month of their wages and $100 per month of child support.
Final Reading: Like Uber, for everyone
Vermont is exploring microtransit as a way to expand public transportation in rural areas across the state.
State report on wait times quantifies patient experiences but offers no path forward
This month’s report was meant to inspire legislation. As Vermonters continue to wait for care, key state lawmakers said they have their own agenda.
