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A new Vermont-focused 'American Abenaki' curriculum has been criticized by Quebec-based Abenaki nations for excluding their perspectives and asserting a distinct identity, leading to political and cultural disputes over Indigenous recognition and history.
Vermont has received a $195 million federal grant from the Rural Health Transformation program to improve rural healthcare, including workforce development and telehealth expansion, as part of ongoing health reform efforts, with the funds to be rapidly utilized for initiatives like staffing and telehealth services.
Vermont experienced a severe ice storm causing widespread power outages, hazardous road conditions, and resort closures, with efforts underway to restore power and ensure safety amid ongoing weather challenges.
Vermont state offices are closed due to icy conditions and hazardous roads, with essential personnel still working in person; drivers are advised to exercise caution and watch for potential power outages.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., proposed new rules that could prohibit hospitals participating in Medicaid and Medicare from providing gender-affirming care to minors, potentially impacting Vermont's protections and access to such care. Vermont officials and medical providers have expressed strong support for maintaining access, while advocates warn that the rules could threaten federal funding and legal challenges are expected.
Beta Technologies, a Vermont-based electric aircraft startup, went public on the NYSE, raising over $1 billion with a higher-than-expected share price, valuing the company at over $7.5 billion. The company, founded in 2017, is developing small electric aircraft and aims to certify its first prototype by 2026 or 2027, marking a significant milestone for Vermont's tech industry.
Vermont State Senator Sam Douglass resigned after being exposed in a leaked group chat with members exchanging racist, anti-LGBTQ+, and misogynistic messages, including offensive comments about various groups. The leak led to widespread fallout, with many participants losing their jobs, and Douglass citing family safety concerns as his reason for stepping down.
Vermont state senator Samuel Douglass resigned after racist and antisemitic messages from a Young Republican group chat were leaked, leading to widespread condemnation and his stepping down to protect his family amid threats and political fallout.
Vermont state senator Samuel Douglass resigned after racist and antisemitic messages from a Young Republican group chat were made public, apologizing for the offense caused.
Vermont lawmaker Sam Douglass resigned after racist and offensive messages surfaced in a chat, amid widespread calls for his resignation and his own acknowledgment of the need to set a better example, despite initially resisting pressure to step down.
Vermont State Senator Samuel Douglass resigned after participating in a group chat with racist and antisemitic language, making him the only elected official involved. He cited the need to protect his family and acknowledged the hurt caused, with his resignation effective soon. The incident has sparked bipartisan condemnation and calls for accountability.
Vermont state senator Sam Douglass faces widespread criticism and calls to resign after leaked messages revealed racist, antisemitic, and violent comments in a national Young Republicans group chat. Despite denouncing the comments and claiming limited involvement, Vermont GOP leaders and others have distanced themselves from him, with some calling for his resignation amid the controversy.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott called for State Senator Sam Douglass to resign after a Politico report revealed racist, antisemitic, and violent messages in a Young Republican group chat, which included offensive language and discussions about violence and racial slurs. The messages, spanning over seven months, prompted widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
Vermont GOP State Senator Samuel Douglass is urged to resign after being linked to a leaked chat containing racist and antisemitic messages, with Governor Phil Scott and others condemning the comments and calling for his resignation.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott criticized President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, calling it unconstitutional and unnecessary, and expressed willingness to oppose similar requests for Vermont. Scott also defended his recent letter urging Congress for a 'clean' government funding extension, emphasizing his intent to avoid harm to healthcare coverage in Vermont.