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Plus, two more members of the Vermont farmworker community arrested last month have now been released on bail, while four people have been deported and three remain in detention.

Administration officials have been pressuring lawmakers to speed up the transition away from the emergency motel housing program, and cut down on costs. Despite winning some concessions, the governor’s administration wouldn’t say whether it was satisfied.

The $3.8 million bond would have funded upgrades at White River Valley Supervisory Union schools in Bethel and Royalton. Instead, the district says it will dip into its capital fund to make some upgrades.

Local midday newscast for Wednesday, May 21

Senate Democrats met Tuesday evening for a remarkably candid � and public � airing of ambivalence, anger, and anxiety about legislation they had scheduled for a floor vote on Wednesday morning.

Local morning newscast for Wednesday, May 21

Members of Odanak First Nation in Quebec use food to preserve their knowledge, culture and homelands. Plus, Governor Scott signs a bill that keeps education property taxes nearly flat, a state budget proposal includes efforts to soften the blow of possible cuts to federal funding, the Vermont Medical Society sues the Trump Administration, and the state agency of transportation reminds people to buckle up.

The banquet, called Wlipogwat, offered a taste of animals and plants harvested on Abenaki territory. It's part of ongoing efforts by Odanak and Wôlinak First Nations to protect their knowledge, culture and homelands.