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The bill aims to reduce administrative burdens for providers and streamline care. Advocates say the processes for ordering tests or prescribing drugs can sometimes be a hindrance to care.
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For the first time, the EPA is regulating PFAS in drinking water. Here's what that means for VermontThe federal government has for the first time set limits on so-called “forever chemicals” or PFAS in public drinking water supplies. The state estimates 550 drinking water systems will be required to monitor for PFAS and GenX chemicals under the new standard.
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A key tax-writing committee in the Vermont House on Tuesday unveiled the outlines of a major education finance overhaul that would fundamentally alter the state’s tradition of local control in school budgeting.
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The Vermont Senate has lost one of its most respected and influential members, and his departure signals a potentially generational change in the chamber.
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A special legislative committee will not recommend articles of impeachment for Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore because the alleged misconduct took place before he was elected to office.
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Sen. Mazza was the longest-serving member in the Senate. He submitted his formal letter of resignation to Gov. Phil Scott on Monday.
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Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic lawmakers agree that improving public safety should be a top priority in Montpelier this year, but they’re at odds over how to accomplish that goal.
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Annette Berry, who has been staying at the Colchester Days Inn, was among those preparing to leave. The task, she said, has become all too familiar.
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Green Mountain Care Board Chair Owen Foster said the financial situation for the Lamoille County hospital was dire enough to warrant a rare mid-year price increase.
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The governor described the bill as "hypocritical" because Vermont allows the sale of flavored alcohol and cannabis products.