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Vermont has the second-lowest minimum wage in New England. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island all have minimums of $15 an hour or more. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont to raise minimum wage by 49 cents in January .
In a historic Vermont win, five-term, incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott, long considered one of the most popular governors in the country, clinched a sixth term in the recent midterm election and did so in a predominantly progressive blue state. Pundits have offered many reasons for Governor Scott’s beating his...
The monument honors Hartford residents who served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the post-1975 era. Read the story on VTDigger here: Swastika found on Hartford veterans monument on Veterans Day .
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Helena Lopes / Unsplash Pet trust laws in Vermont let you do something many owners assume is impossible: set aside money for your pet’s care and give someone legal authority to make sure it gets used. Without a plan, the law treats your dog, cat, or horse as property, which means the animal cannot inherit anything on its own. … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Vermont: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Shock Collar Laws in Oregon: What Dog Owners Can and Cannot Do • Petting Zoo Laws in South Carolina: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained • Kosher Slaughter Laws in California: How Shechita Fits Within State and Federal Rules
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont wildlife officials are warning hunters after a deadly deer disease was found in New York again. Chronic wasting disease was found recently in a wild deer in western New York for the first time in 21 years. The department is reminding hunters that it is...
On Thursday, Nov. 5, the usually quiet town of Springfield, Vermont, had an unusual guest: Dan Greaney, comedic writer best known for his work on The Simpsons and The Office, and as of late, a 2028 Republican presidential candidate. Greaney, his team of campaign staff and a documentary crew rolled...
“We are a country that gets better,” said Vermont historian and journalist Garrett Graff. “We are a country where we have the opportunity as each successive generation to expand the circle of who counts as an American.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: ‘Freedom in America is never guaranteed.’ Garrett Graff on America’s many revolutions .
While the January 2026 point-in-time count found a modest decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness overall, it registered a jump in the number of unhoused children and an increase in people without shelter. Read the story on VTDigger here: Annual count finds slight decline in homelessness in Vermont .
Veterans Day only comes once a year, but Vermont elementary students are learning about honoring service and sacrifice at the VA Medical Center.
Devin Lander said he ran for state Senate after he felt parts of the district, including Rensselaer County, were being left behind.
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Nov. 17 marks an important date for the work of the Nobel Laureate and Soviet dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. On this date in 1962, “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” was published in Novy Mir, ushering in a new understanding of Stalin’s forced labor camps, the Gulag. In 2026, Nov. 17 is the publication date of “Love the Revolution: An Unfinished Novel,” in English.
Vermont Business Magazine On November 5, the Vermont Agency of Education was joined by over 300 educators and other partners from across Vermont in Stowe for the Agency’s second annual Statewide Strategic Planning Retreat. The all-day event follows publication of the Agency’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan last month and provided an opportunity for stakeholders across Vermont to unite on implementing a statewide vision for education.
The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that $2.4 million was awarded to help four counties divert individuals with behavioral health issues from the criminal justice system by connecting them with timely treatment and services. The funding will help three non-profit service providers offer community-based diversion programs...
BRATTLEBORO-The midterm election brought significant results towards the possibility of a more safe, equitable, and humane society. Vermont overwhelmingly voted in favor of Proposal 4, an equal rights amendment to the state constitution, and will now join 30 other states in the union in reasserting the inherent rights of all who live in our state.
Move over, Mount Mansfield snow stake. There’s a new measuring device in town. The iconic ruler at the top of Vermont has been the gold standard for calculating snow depth for decades. But the University of Vermont has received a grant to install snow-monitoring equipment that will allow researchers to collect better, more varied data. These advanced recording devices, which include gadgets called “snow pillows,” will help forecasting for winter sports, as well as flooding and water resources, according to Keith Jennings, the director of research at UVM’s Water Resources Institute. That’s because they’ll measure depth, temperature and snow density — “the liquid water that’s within it,” Jennings said.
Jon Groveman shifts to Policy Director and General Counsel. VermontBiz The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) is excited to announce that Karina Dailey will lead its water program as Water Science Program Director, taking over the role from Jon Groveman. In another boost for VNRC, Jon Groveman, who has served as Policy and Water Program Director since 2015, will now lead VNRC’s policy team and legal work as Policy Director and General Counsel.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Humanities recently awarded $74,640 in Project Grants to 16 different organizations for our Fall Project Grant Round, including $5,000 to Vermont Stage to support a tour of Mat Smart’s “Eden Prairie, 1971” to Vermont middle and high schools. The project pairs professional performances...
The symbolic victories of Propositions 3 and 4 — constitutional amendments passed by public-referendum vote in Vermont last week on Election Day — also come with real, nuts-and-bolts benefits, according to community organizations deeply invested in promoting the rights of those people each amendment was written to protect.
If you’re looking for a free government phone in Vermont, start by checking whether you qualify for Lifeline. You may be eligible if you receive 3SquaresVT, Medicaid, or another qualifying benefit, or if your household income falls within the federal limit. Once approved, you can enroll with a participating provider that serves your address.
A visitor walking along Main Street in Lake Placid sees reminders of the Olympics almost everywhere. There are displays recalling the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games, buildings associated with the athletes who competed here, and the speed skating oval beside the high school. With Mirror Lake just below the shops and the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond the village, it is easy to understand why generations of competitors have been drawn to this part of Essex County.
