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Vermont’s schools are not the problem, property tax is

HARDWICK – Rising school taxes are a symptom of a regressive, unstable property tax. Consolidation and spending cuts won’t cure it. In his 2025 inaugural address, Gov. Phil Scott decried rising education property taxes. He noted that if trends continue as they have, property tax bills will have increased by an average of 33% in just three years.

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The Money Overview

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SSI recipients in Connecticut, New York and Vermont who rent from a parent lost a special rent test when Social Security rescinded its Ruppert ruling effective Aug. 31

Tenants on SSI who rent from a parent in Connecticut, New York or Vermont no longer get a court-ordered second look at how much of their rent counts against the monthly check. Social Security marked its ruling on the 1989 case Ruppert v. Bowen as rescinded effective Aug. 31, 2026, ending a rule that applied […] The post SSI recipients in Connecticut, New York and Vermont who rent from a parent lost a special rent test when Social Security rescinded its Ruppert ruling effective Aug. 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Animal of Things

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Feral Pig Hunting in Vermont: What the Law Allows and What to Do Instead

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Feral pig hunting in Vermont looks nothing like it does in Texas or Georgia. There is no hog season, no bag limit, and no established population to chase, and the state treats every confirmed pig as a problem to remove quickly. That does not mean the topic is simple. Vermont law defines feral swine in … This article, Feral Pig Hunting in Vermont: What the Law Allows and What to Do Instead , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Louisiana: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and What Penalties Apply • November 2–28: Maine’s 2026 Firearms Deer Season and Every Other Date • 108 Days of Deer Reduction Zone Hunting in Indiana, Plus Every 2026-27 Season Date

Vermont · 4d

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National hatchery closure in Bethel has Vermont officials concerned

Other fish hatcheries across the state are already operating at capacity, officials say. Read the story on VTDigger here: National hatchery closure in Bethel has Vermont officials concerned .

Bethel, VT · 18h

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Rutland skatepark project secures location after years of searching

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Organizers working to bring a skatepark back to Rutland say they have secured a location for the project. Brooke Geery knows a thing or two about the perfect line. She grew up in Rutland County and frequented Zero Gravity Skatepark, inside where Giorgetti Arena now is.

Rutland, VT · 19h

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Winter weather has local crews checking road salt supplies

KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - As winter weather hits the area, Killington road crews are out clearing any slick spots. But do they have enough salt to keep you safe?. Last winter crews across Vermont rationed salt supplies because of a regional shortage. VTrans was not affected by the shortage. Killington...

Killington, VT · 1d

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Vermont officials, criminal justice reform advocates explore ‘second-look’ sentencing legislation

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont officials and criminal justice reform advocates are looking into so-called “second look” legislation that could offer people serving lengthy prison sentences a chance at earlier release. A range of legal professionals were at the Vermont Law and Graduate School Friday to learn...

Vermont · 18h

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Point in Time Count reveals 5% increase in homeless children in Vermont

VERMONT — The point in time count for 2026 was released Tuesday, with child homelessness across Vermont increasing by 5% from 2025. Each year, the Housing & Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance and Institute for Community Alliances team up to count the homeless population in Vermont over one day in late January and issue a report.

Vermont · 1d

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Porter nurses strike new labor deal

On Oct. 23, Porter Medical Center nurses signed a new labor contract with the hospital’s administration, securing wage increases along with other shift and benefit improvements. This agreement, which will last for three years, comes after months of negotiations between the hospital and the Porter Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, PFNHP Local 5753, the union representing the hospital’s employees.

Porter, NY · 2d

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Wepinion gets $100K from Green Mountain Accelerator Fund

Vaughn Micciche built Wepinion with AI coding tools and about 30,000 prompts so no one has to make a decision alone. Vermont Business Magazine Solo founder Vaughn Micciche built Wepinion Inc. with AI coding tools and about 30,000 prompts, from his Quonset hut in Pittsfield, Vermont, so no one has to make a decision alone. Micciche is now scaling Wepinion with a $100,000 investment match from the Green Mountain Accelerator Fund.

Pittsfield, VT · 1d

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Grace Potter kicks off 2027 tour in Vermont

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - After finishing 2026 with tour dates from California to New York, Vermont musician Grace Potter will kick off her 2027 North American tour in the Green Mountains. Grace Potter and the Trespassers will begin the new year at Rutland’s Paramount Theater on Jan. 14. This...

Rutland, VT · 3d

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Adirondacks Snow Alert: Up to 5 Inches by Friday Nov 13

Winter Weather Advisory covers parts of Vermont and New York as wet snow threatens travel.

Lake Placid, NY · 2d

VTDigger

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In a challenging year, Vermont’s outdoor business leaders are full of optimism

While federal policy has left some businesses on shaky ground, officials and business owners agree that outdoor recreation could increase its role in the state’s economy. Read the story on VTDigger here: In a challenging year, Vermont’s outdoor business leaders are full of optimism .

Vermont · 1d

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Lizzy Kruger named a Vermont Outstanding Educator for 2026

Charlotte Central School special educator Lizzy Kruger has been named a Vermont Outstanding Educator for 2026. Kruger is one of two recipients from the Champlain Valley School District to earn the award this year, receiving the recognition alongside Champlain Valley Union High librarian Katie Mack in a ceremony at the University of Vermont on Nov. 4.

Charlotte, VT · 2d

VTDigger

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Vermont to raise minimum wage by 49 cents in January

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 .

Vermont · 1d

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Scattered mixed showers develop tonight bringing season’s first snow for some in the northern tier

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Our chilly November weather continues across Vermont and the North Country as scattered valley rain and snow showers return overnight. Mountain snow showers will become more widespread Saturday, with the greatest accumulations along the Green Mountains and in the Adirondacks. Showers gradually taper off Sunday before a dry and warmer stretch takes hold next week.

Vermont · 18h

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Community Heart & Soul welcomes three new team members

Community Heart & Soul has announced the addition of three new staff hirings: Josh Kaiel, Program Associate; Kush Sharma, Market Development Associate; and Miranda Degreenia, Operations & Communications Coordinator. These new staff members bring expertise in community development, partnership building, and communications to Community Heart & Soul as the organization continues to expand its national reach in helping to build stronger, healthier, and more economically vibrant small cities and towns.

Shelburne, VT · 2d

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Orleans County measles cases confirmed

WATERBURY – A small number of measles cases have been confirmed in Orleans County according to a Vermont Department of Health (VDH) statement Monday. The health risk to the general public in Vermont is low at this time they said, with investigation and response ongoing. On Monday, Nov. 9,...

Orleans County, VT · 3d

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Empty offices linger in downtown Burlington as work habits change

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The effects of the pandemic can still be seen in empty offices across Chittenden County, especially in downtown Burlington, where the vacancy rate remains above its pre-pandemic level. A firm that tracks real estate says there was a 6.9% vacancy rate in Burlington’s central business district...

Burlington, VT · 2d

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Heritage Family CU opens Contact Center, reaffirming commitment to Rutland

From left to right, Association of Vermont Credit Unions President/Chief Executive Officer Carrie Allen, Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Executive Director Sarah Furman, Rutland City Alderman Alex Adams, Heritage Family Credit Union President/CEO Chris Gomez, and City of Rutland Mayor Tom Donahue. Vermont Business Magazine Heritage Family...

Rutland, VT · 3d