A news release by Planned Parenthood of New England details a federal court ruling in Texas that has implications for the availability of Mifepristone, a type of medication that apparently can induce an abortion.
“Small Farm Republic” is a new book by farmer and former gubernatorial candidate John Klar that challenges government policies that hurt small farms, and provides a blueprint for making local agriculture thrive again.
On Wednesday, Renee McGuinness of the Vermont Family Alliance testified before the House Healthcare Committee about S. 37, a bill concerning access to legally protected health care activity, including allowing “gender-affirming care” for youth.
On “Vermont Edition,” a radio show associated with Vermont Public, VT GOP Chair Paul Dame on Monday discussed reactions to the indictment against former president Donal Trump.
Will Senning, director of elections and campaign finance for the Secretary of State’s Office, clarified that this bill would require ranked choice voting for the 2028 presidential election regardless of what the study committee comes up with.
Vermont’s Republican House and Senate members met together at the Statehouse on Thursday to echo Gov. Phil Scott’s recent concerns that the budget proposed by the supermajority could raise the General Fund base budget by 12% and spend $500 million on new programs annually.
The executive director of the group Rights4Girls was on the “Morning Drive” radio show on Wednesday to talk about bills moving through the Statehouse that aim to decriminalize sex work — but they may make it easier to be a ‘pimp’ in the business, and more difficult to rescue the sex workers.
Student leaders from the Vermont Youth Council testified before the House Education Committee on Wednesday to address concerns about climate change, equity, anti-racism efforts and school choice.
A bill making its way through the Statehouse would create increased scrutiny of Vermont’s sheriffs, which critics say is unnecessary and exhibits hostility on the part of lawmakers toward these constitutional officers.
A bill that passed in the House of Representatives early this month and sits in the Senate Committee on Government Operations would allow submission of electronic ballots over an online portal as a method to further expand voter access.
On Wednesday, lawmakers of the House Energy Committee heard about compliance costs for out-of-state energy companies if Vermont were to pass S.5.
On Friday the House Committee on Education passed a bill by a 7-4-1 vote that could make it more challenging for independent schools to receive public support.