A legislative proposal aimed at alleviating medical debt for low-income residents of Vermont has successfully passed through the state Senate. This initiative seeks to eradicate $100 million in medical debt, with the state's financial contribution amounting to just $1 million, without the need to increase taxes or fees...

Mail carriers in New York and Vermont are part of a national effort urging President Trump to refrain from privatizing the U.S. Postal Service. Discussions about privatization, aimed at making the service profitable, have involved Trump and Elon Musk since January. Recently, the National Association of Mail Carriers he...

Two men were arrested on Friday night after deputies discovered cocaine and fentanyl in their possession at a local business. Terry A. Parson, 41, from Putney, faces four counts of violating release conditions and possession of less than 2.5 grams of cocaine. Robert P. Brown, 37, from Brattleboro, is charged with posse...

Key lawmakers indicate that a significant reform of Vermont's education system may require more time than initially anticipated. Regarding the intricate matters of funding, class sizes, and the number of school districts, some believe it would be prudent to defer decisions until next year. "All proposals must be c...

Protesters are opposing a proposed women's prison in Essex. On Thursday morning, criminal justice reform advocates gathered at the Statehouse to express their support for public health over punishment. They aim to eliminate prisons in favor of community-centered solutions and will submit a letter against the $97 millio...