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Under current law, parents and guardians of Vermonters under 16 years old have access to their children's checkout history. The new legislation would give confidentiality to minors over the age of 12.
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The legislation would put millions of dollars back into low-income seniors' pockets, but would also give Vermont the highest corporate income tax rate in the country.
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The outgoing Democrat discusses some of the city's largest challenges, from the drug crisis to affordable housing, his proudest achievements and what he might do next.
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The Vermont Senate approved legislation that would study the possible health benefits of psilocybin mushrooms, a Class One drug at the federal level. The legislation now moves to the Vermont House.
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Odanak and Wôlinak First Nations have asked for an investigation into Vermont’s state recognition process, which lawmakers approved in 2010. And last month, the First Nations also sent a letter to Vermont educators, requesting that they stop using information sourced from state-recognized tribes.
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It's the end of crossover in the Vermont Statehouse. Here's what to know about the climate and environmental legislation that made the cut.
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In her decision, Judge Helen Toor called out the lack of a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness in Vermont, calling it an “overly complicated bureaucratic and financial maze.”
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Use of the four shelters had ticked up over the week, most notably in Burlington, where nearly 40 people slept in the building on its final night of operation.
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“It’s no secret our education system is at a critical stage," said Gov. Phil Scott, adding that Zoie Saunders could help Vermont's school systems navigate challenges and opportunities.
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The Vermont Senate voted Thursday to give its final approval to the Flood Safety Act — the biggest bill of the session aimed at making the state more resilient to future climate change driven flooding.