Adiah Gholston
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North Country Public Radio's Emily Russell breaks down President Trump's decision to pull Rep. Stefanik as his nominee for the U.N. ambassadorship because of the slim GOP majority in the House. Stefanik's confirmation hearing would have been this week.
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Though reforming how public schools are governed has been a major priority at the Statehouse this session, disagreements between the House and Senate could hold back comprehensive change.
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Lawmakers in Montpelier are debating whether to use a big pool of one-time money to bring down property taxes next year, which some fear could set taxpayers up for a financial cliff the year after.
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Gov. Phil Scott makes his first veto of the new legislative session over funding for discretionary spending, objecting to adjustment bills dealing with affordable housing and the state’s motel voucher program for homeless Vermonters.
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The town of Richmond recently backed out of its plans to hire the former Hinesburg police chief after officials raised concerns about his actions in the days leading up to his departure.
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Lawmakers are considering significant Changes may be coming to Vermont’s cannabis retail market place to protect retailers and small growers.
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A new study out of Dartmouth College examines how current research practices can improve the governance of Indigenous data. Plus, the University of Vermont Health Network will continue to run three dialysis clinics around the state, a Shelburne cop who hit and killed a cyclist is now facing criminal charges related to the incident, a new poll finds the majority of Vermonters don’t approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, why Abenaki leaders from Odanak First Nation were at the Statehouse last week and how you can help prevent avalanches.
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In this week’s Capitol Recap, reporters Lola Duffort and Peter Hirschfeld dive into the debate over the future of energy policy in Vermont, and if Democrats are prepared to roll back or revise some of the signature climate laws they’ve enacted over the last four years.
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Vermont Education Secretary Zoie Saunders revealed some new details this week about how school choice could change under the Scott administration’s proposal to overhaul the state’s education system. ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý education reporter Lola Duffort has the details for this week’s edition of the Capitol Recap.
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Known for his gruff-yet-sweet demeanor, Ushakov demanded the best from performers at the downtown Burlington live music venue.