/tags/bipoc BIPOC en-US 开云体育 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:44:23 GMT /local-news/2025-03-13/vermont-lawmakers-are-looking-to-better-support-immigrants-economic-opportunity-they-offer Senators advanced a bill Thursday to study the creation of a statewide Office of New Americans, which would coordinate services for immigrants in Vermont. 鈥淚mmigrants in Vermont are the fastest-growing working-age demographic 鈥� they're vital to our economy and to our future,鈥� said the bill鈥檚 sponsor, Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, D-Chittenden County, earlier this week. 鈥淏ut the challenges they face are around licensing and education, language barriers.鈥� Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:44:23 GMT /local-news/2025-03-13/vermont-lawmakers-are-looking-to-better-support-immigrants-economic-opportunity-they-offer Elodie Reed /local-news/2025-01-29/vermont-construction-company-commits-to-new-workers-rights-program It will be the inaugural contractor to sign on. Co-founder David Richards said he expects this to impact several hundred 鈥� primarily immigrant 鈥� workers during peak building season. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:15:19 GMT /local-news/2025-01-29/vermont-construction-company-commits-to-new-workers-rights-program Elodie Reed /2025-01-20/a-new-indigenous-photography-exhibit-brings-living-light-to-dartmouth "Cara Romero: Pan没p眉n眉w眉gai" made its debut at the Hood Museum, and includes photos of Indigenous Dartmouth students. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:39:19 GMT /2025-01-20/a-new-indigenous-photography-exhibit-brings-living-light-to-dartmouth Julia Furukawa /local-news/2025-01-20/what-vermonts-dairy-industry-is-expecting-from-trumps-deportation-plan In Vermont, many dairy farmers don鈥檛 seem immediately concerned about losing their workforce. But farmworker organizers say they鈥檙e worried about increased immigration enforcement worsening poor conditions on farms. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-01-20/what-vermonts-dairy-industry-is-expecting-from-trumps-deportation-plan Elodie Reed /local-news/2025-01-20/que-espera-la-industria-agricola-de-vermont-del-plan-de-deportacion-de-trump En Vermont, muchos productores lecheros no parecen estar inmediatamente preocupados de perder a su fuerza laboral. Pero los organizadores de los trabajadores agr铆colas dicen que est谩n preocupados sobre el aumento de la aplicaci贸n de leyes migratorias que empeoran las malas condiciones en las granjas. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-01-20/que-espera-la-industria-agricola-de-vermont-del-plan-de-deportacion-de-trump Elodie Reed, Mar铆a Aguirre /local-news/2025-01-13/chair-steps-down-from-vermont-commission-on-native-american-affairs Rich Holschuh has served as the chair of the VCNAA since 2022, and his term as commissioner was set to expire in February of 2026. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:05:57 GMT /local-news/2025-01-13/chair-steps-down-from-vermont-commission-on-native-american-affairs Elodie Reed /local-news/2025-01-02/a-creative-collaboration-allows-this-addison-county-dental-clinic-to-care-for-immigrant-farmworkers According to an oral health equity report recently published by the nonprofit Voices for Vermont鈥檚 Children, people without legal immigration status face particularly big barriers to dental care. But there are local efforts to overcome these challenges. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-01-02/a-creative-collaboration-allows-this-addison-county-dental-clinic-to-care-for-immigrant-farmworkers Elodie Reed /local-news/2024-12-23/vermonters-insurance-coverage-colon-cancer-screening-younger-age-starting-january-2025-new-law Due to a new law taking effect on Jan. 1, Vermont requires health insurance coverage to align with the most recent colorectal cancer screening guidelines that cover adults 45 and older, even those not considered "high risk." Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-12-23/vermonters-insurance-coverage-colon-cancer-screening-younger-age-starting-january-2025-new-law Elodie Reed /local-news/2024-12-20/meet-the-south-burlington-based-indigenous-maker-of-these-colorful-beaded-rings This week, 33-year-old Isaac Shoulderblade was among the small business owners across Vermont racing to send out those final packages to arrive on time for the holidays. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:37:16 GMT /local-news/2024-12-20/meet-the-south-burlington-based-indigenous-maker-of-these-colorful-beaded-rings Elodie Reed /local-news/2024-12-12/soul-santa-representation-holiday-cheer-across-vermont Families can head to Burlington, Rutland and White River Junction for reindeer games, hot chocolate, sweet treats, music and pictures with Black Santa. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:50:10 GMT /local-news/2024-12-12/soul-santa-representation-holiday-cheer-across-vermont Elodie Reed