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Vermont Senators are taking a stand against proposed AI data centers, introducing a national moratorium amid concerns over electricity demand, water use, and local pollution.

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Senators back moratorium bill and local opposition to AI data centers
Callers raised electrical, water and noise concerns about proposed AI data centers; Sen. Sanders said he co-introduced a national moratorium bill with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and urged residents' opposition at the state level.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Reverend Kenzan's powerful message at the Vermont Senate reminds us that our actions today can blossom into a brighter tomorrow, just like the arrival of spring after winter's chill.

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Reverend Kenzan leads winter devotional at Sheo Shan Temple in East Calais
Reverend Kenzan emphasizes the lasting impact of our actions during winter devotional exercises.
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February 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Vermont is revolutionizing community funding with a streamlined grant process designed to empower local projects and enhance infrastructure.

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New grant programs launched for community projects in Vermont
Vermont introduces simplified grant programs for local projects including recreation and historic preservation.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Vermont's government meeting revealed urgent funding shifts that could transform local services, from boosting small businesses to enhancing public health initiatives.

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State Committee proposes funding adjustments for small business and community programs
Committee outlines funding shifts for SBDC and parent-child center among other changes
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May 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Vermont's House of Representatives just made history by passing landmark resolutions that champion transgender rights and ensure local governance meets community needs!

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Vermont House adopts resolutions supporting transgender rights and charter amendments
Vermont House passes JRS 15 supporting transgender rights and HB 505 charter amendments.
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May 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Get ready to stir up change in your community at the 19th annual "Super Bowls for Hungary" event, where students craft soup bowls to help feed those in need!

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Community gathers for nineteenth annual Super Bowls fundraiser in Hungary
Community members prepare for Super Bowls event supporting local food shelves in Hungary.
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April 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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The Vermont House honored the remarkable life of Nathan Souter, a beloved community leader whose legacy of service and resilience continues to inspire.

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House reads concurrent resolution honoring Nathan Souter
The House read and accepted HCR200, a concurrent resolution celebrating the life and community contributions of Nathan Souter; legislators offered tributes and family members were recognized in the gallery.
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February 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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The Vermont Senate is making waves with new proposals like free fishing licenses for individuals with developmental disabilities and a pilot program for community nursing services for aging residents.

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Vermont Senate introduces five key bills including free fishing licenses and community nurse programs
Senate introduces multiple bills, including free fishing licenses and community nurse programs for Vermonters.
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January 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Vermont's public hearing has sparked a heated debate over a $200 million ERP contract and urgent funding for vulnerable communities—could this be a turning point for resource management in the state?

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Vermont advocates push for $2.3M winter program funding to prevent homelessness crisis
Legislators urged to pause $200 million ERP contract amid concerns over system upgrades and compliance.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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A legislative committee in Vermont is shaking things up by reallocating funds to vital programs like victim services and a new food initiative, all while navigating recent bill changes!

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Conference committee tentatively reallocates appropriations to technical assistance, victim services and food programs
A legislative conference committee reviewed a grayout sheet and tentatively agreed to align with the Senate on an administrative-services position and to reassign base and one-time funds to items including Vermont Law School aid, SBDC support, a mediator and ethics position, victim-services grants administration, rural technical assistance and a food program construct.
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June 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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Vermont's House Commerce has unveiled key amendments to S71 that could reshape data privacy by lowering consumer thresholds and expanding definitions of sensitive information.

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Legislative counsel walks Senate Institutions through House'amendment to S71, highlighting definition, threshold and exemption changes
Committee received a line-by-line walkthrough of the House Commerce amendment (draft 5.2) to S71, showing key differences from the Senate'passed bill: lowered applicability thresholds, expanded sensitive-data definitions, altered exemptions, new profiling impact-assessments, and a 60-day cure period; the act would take effect Jan. 1, 2028.
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June 1, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Vermont officials are weighing the future of 110 State Street as FEMA funding nears finalization, potentially allowing for a strategic sale that could reshape recovery efforts.

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Officials seek authority to sell 110 State Street as FEMA funding nears finalization
The conference committee heard May 19 from Doug Barnum, the state's chief recovery officer, on retaining executive authority to sell 110 State Street. Barnum said FEMA is finalizing a Section 428 package that includes a large codes‑and‑standards allocation and about $1 million in hazard‑mitigation funds tied to specific work.
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May 20, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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The House Appropriations Committee revealed that while nearly all of Vermont's $1.049 billion ARPA funding has been spent, a critical $63 million remains, with urgent deadlines looming for project completion and invoicing.

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House Appropriations committee hears update on ARPA spending; $63 million remains
State recovery officer told the House Appropriations Committee the state has spent most ARPA funds but about $63 million remains; the administration will review at-risk projects and consider reallocations ahead of federal closeout by Dec. 31, 2026, and a state obligation deadline of Dec. 31, 2027.
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May 13, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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The Land Access and Opportunity Board warns that proposed funding cuts could cripple essential programs supporting community resilience and emergency shelters, leaving a $1.5 million gap.

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Land Access and Opportunity Board warns FY27 cuts would halt resilience grants and seed funding, urges impact study of land‑use rules
LAOB co‑directors told the Appropriations Committee their FY27 ask is $3.2 million; with a governor/House recommendation of $1.68 million they say the agency faces a roughly $1.5 million shortfall and a 44% operating cut that would pause resilience grants, seed capital and technical assistance programs.
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April 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Vermont is taking a bold step towards energy efficiency with a new bill aimed at guiding low- and moderate-income households in navigating clean-energy options!

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Senate Natural Resources Committee advances energy navigator report, directs DPS to design program
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Energy voted to report S-219, directing the Department of Public Service to contract for a design of a Vermont community-based home energy navigator and coaching program and to submit a program-design report; members discussed funding, an RFP timeline and contingency language.
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March 2, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Vermont's Agency of Commerce reveals a staggering $17 million in unmet demand for Brownfields revitalization while exploring new grant options to boost regional development!

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Agency of Commerce outlines grant inventory, Brownfields unmet need and RDC constraints
Dan Dickerson (ACCD) told the committee the agency’s grants inventory mirrors prior-year funding levels, flagged roughly $17 million of unmet Brownfields need, explained mechanics of a $5 million rural industrial appropriation and discussed options to convert loans to grants to spur RDC-led commercial development.
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February 21, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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Vermont's House just passed a groundbreaking bill that could supercharge community solar expansion by redefining how we classify renewable energy facilities!

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House approves change to Vermont’s "single plant" definition to ease community solar expansion
The Vermont House amended and approved H 7 10 to adopt a new definition of "single plant" for electricity generating facilities, allowing adjacent renewable facilities with separate points of interconnection to be treated separately; the change takes effect July 1, 2026.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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Vermont's fight against homelessness hinges on a $5.9 million funding request that could transform lives and secure housing for families in need.

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Community action agencies seek $5.9M for homelessness prevention and housing vouchers
Capstone Community Action and VCAP coalition asked the committee to fund case management ($500,000), permanent housing navigators ($1,000,000), concrete supports ($1,250,000), a home voucher program ($1,500,000) and a community resource center ($650,000) to prevent homelessness and sustain low-barrier supports.
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February 19, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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The Senate Finance committee is diving into S.138, a game-changing bill that could revolutionize commercial property financing in Vermont by leveraging private capital for energy efficiency and resilience upgrades.

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Senate committee reviews S.138 to authorize commercial PACE financing in Vermont
Witnesses told the Senate committee S.138 would create a voluntary commercial PACE program that leverages private capital for energy and resilience upgrades; lenders urged a lender‑consent mechanism and clarity on valuation and administering agencies.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Capstone Community Action is urging Vermont lawmakers for $1.15 million to boost vital services that help low-income families escape poverty through micro-business growth and financial coaching.

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Community action agencies ask Vermont House for $1.15M to expand micro‑business, tax and financial coaching services
Capstone Community Action told the Vermont House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development on Feb. 17 that community action agencies are seeking $1.15 million in additional state funding to bolster micro‑business development, the VITA tax‑assistance program and statewide financial coaching; committee members asked for statewide intake and waitlist data before recommending appropriations.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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The House Energy committee is pushing for a $9 million boost in the Agency of Digital Services budget, raising questions about its impact on Vermont's finances and accountability!

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House Energy committee reviews ADS FY27 request, flags $9M recurring appropriation and billing shifts
Committee members examined the Agency of Digital Services' FY27 ask — a $9 million recurring general‑fund appropriation and internal billing changes that together create a roughly $5 million net increase in ADS billbacks — and requested JFO follow‑up on accounting and project‑level spending.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Vermont's ACCD reveals that federal funding, primarily from disaster recovery grants, is crucial for its budget, but upcoming funding gaps raise serious concerns for future projects.

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ACCD warns federal funding is flattening; seeks spending authority for CDBG‑DR and flags brownfields gap
ACCD told the Appropriations Committee that federal funds make up a large share of its budget—driven by CDBG‑DR disaster recovery awards—and requested spending authority to issue roughly $18.9–20 million in grants while noting expiration of a DOD diversification grant and missed brownfields awards shrink federal receipts.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Vermont State Colleges is pushing for $1 million to transform the Johnson campus into a vibrant 60-unit apartment community, aiming to meet the needs of students and locals alike!

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Vermont State Colleges seeks $1M to ready Johnson campus site for 60‑unit housing project
Chancellor Beth Mauck and developer partner Art Klugo asked the committee for $1,000,000 in capital funds to complete design, permitting and environmental work for a two‑phase, 60‑unit apartment project on the Johnson campus; they projected phase‑one construction costs of about $10–11.5 million and draft rents roughly $1,900–$2,500 per unit.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Vermont's Agency of Commerce faces budget hurdles with rising tech costs and expiring ARPA positions, while outlining critical one-time funding needs for economic development.

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ACCD presents restrained FY27 budget; officials flag ADS tech charges and ARPA wind‑down
Agency of Commerce and Community Development leaders told legislators that FY27 is deliberately restrained, flagged late ADS technology charges that raised budget pressure, and outlined one‑time requests including a Montreal business‑development contract and $800,000 for manufactured home repairs amid an ARPA spend‑down.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Vermont 2‑1‑1 faces a critical $332,000 funding cut that could jeopardize its vital services just as it launches an innovative referral integration with UVM Health's Epic system.

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Vermont 2-1-1 warns funding cut could hinder new Epic ‘closed‑loop’ referral work with UVM Health
United Way of Vermont’s 2‑1‑1 told legislators a proposed $332,000 cut to state funding would threaten core services just as a grant-funded ‘closed‑loop’ referral integration with UVM’s Epic EHR aims to streamline referrals from clinical screenings to community resources.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:42 AM