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Justice Department Sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont and New York Over State Climate Actions

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions conflict with... Read More

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions conflict with federal authority and President Donald Trump'senergy dominance agenda. The DOJ on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan over their plans for legal action against... Read More

Vermont Legislature Overrides Governor, Passing Overdose Prevention, Renewable Energy, Tax Measures

The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature on Monday overturned a number of the Republican governor's vetoes, passing measures to prevent drug overdoses,... Read More

The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature on Monday overturned a number of the Republican governor's vetoes, passing measures to prevent drug overdoses, restrict a pesticide that's toxic to bees and to require state utilities to source all renewable energy by 2035. But... Read More

Books Banned in Other States Fuel Vermont Lieutenant Governor's Reading Tour

WATERBURY, Vt. (AP) — On a recent Sunday afternoon, Vermont’s lieutenant governor was at a local library, reading a book... Read More

WATERBURY, Vt. (AP) — On a recent Sunday afternoon, Vermont’s lieutenant governor was at a local library, reading a book about two male penguins to a crowd of nearly two dozen. This was not the first stop for Lt. Gov.... Read More

2023-07-06 15:40:32
by Dan McCue
Vermont Makes $7M Available for EV Charging Stations

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The state of Vermont launched a community electric vehicle charger incentive program Thursday aimed at increasing access... Read More

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The state of Vermont launched a community electric vehicle charger incentive program Thursday aimed at increasing access to electric charging stations at workplaces, multi-unit homes and public areas. The $7 million grant program was announced through the... Read More

2023-02-10 19:16:53
by Dan McCue
Vermont Joins Multi-State Effort to Create Clean Hydrogen Hub

ALBANY, N.Y. — Vermont is the latest state to join a collaborative effort to develop a regional clean hydrogen hub,... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — Vermont is the latest state to join a collaborative effort to develop a regional clean hydrogen hub, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. The Northeast Clean Hydrogen Hub is a partnership of states and more than... Read More

2022-07-25 17:18:20
by Dan McCue
Vermont Bestows $1M in Grants for Electric Charging Stations

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The state of Vermont has awarded $1 million in grant funding to subsidize the cost of purchasing... Read More

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The state of Vermont has awarded $1 million in grant funding to subsidize the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle charging stations outside apartment buildings and other multi-unit properties to provide residents with access to at-home... Read More

2022-07-12 20:51:27
by Madeline Hughes
Could Vermont Elect its First Congresswoman?

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont is the only state in the U.S. that has never elected a woman to Congress. However,... Read More

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont is the only state in the U.S. that has never elected a woman to Congress. However, the odds favor voters sending a woman to represent the Green Mountain State in 2022 as six of the eight... Read More

2021-06-08 20:57:40
by Dan McCue
Vermont to Send Ballots to All Voters, Governor Wants Policy Expanded

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed into law Monday a bill  making universally mailed ballots a permanent feature... Read More

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed into law Monday a bill  making universally mailed ballots a permanent feature of the state’s general election.  But Scott went a step further, calling on the General Assembly to extend the policy... Read More

2020-05-20 21:19:39
by Gaspard Le Dem
Vermont Governor Proposes $400 Million Coronavirus Aid Package

Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced a $400 million coronavirus relief package on Wednesday that taps into some of the... Read More

Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced a $400 million coronavirus relief package on Wednesday that taps into some of the $1.25 billion in funding the state received through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. In March, Congress... Read More

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