Community Forum: Amanda Janoo is the governor we’ve been waiting for

A vote for Janoo is a vote for our young Vermonters, and the vitality of their future here in the Green Mountain State.

As lieutenant governor, Esther Charlestin would bring folks to the table

Esther Charlestin is hoping to bring Vermonters into the discussions held at the state level to hear their concerns and meet their needs.

Vermont Legislature adjourned Friday

“I didn’t get everything I wanted, and neither did you. But that’s the way compromise works.” — Gov. Phil Scott

Opinion: Our health care system has bright spots

A positive experience at UVM.

Free clinic shifting mission as needs grow

With federal support declining, a local free clinic is stepping up to fill gaps in care.

Trump loses again: court blocks threat to doctors

Attorney General Charity Clark sides with states challenging limits on gender-affirming care .

Some towns to field resolution on universal health care bill

In an effort to prompt lawmakers to consider H.433, community members have petitioned to get a resolution regarding the bill on town meeting warnings in Middlebury, Bristol and Cornwall.

State health experts fault feds on vaccine change

Vermont Health officials reaffirm existing childhood vaccine schedule in light of changes to CDC recommendations.

New Porter hospital union forms

Around 80 Porter Medical Center workers have formed a new union and will soon sit down with hospital and University of Vermont Health Network officials to hammer out an inaugural collective bargaining agreement.

Vt Delegation says “hell no” to Senate deal

All three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation are opposed to a deal to end the historic government shutdown that passed the U.S. Senate late Monday and is headed to the House.

Loss of ACA tax credits could spell trouble for Vt. health

Nearly 30,000 Vermonters rely on $65 million worth of subsidies to access health insurance.

Expanded medicare assistance available; gaps remain

Healthcare experts are expecting a surge in applications for state-run Medicare subsidy programs.

Vt. grapples with the potential end of Covid-era federal subsidies for health insurance

Vermonters who purchase health insurance on the exchange stand to lose a collective $65 million.

Regulators OK Porter Hospital’s budget after cutting top pay

Vermont’s Green Mountain Care Board said administrators’ pay raises were too big, then approved a proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget for Porter Medical Center.

Experts: Get a flu shot; COVID vaccine recommendations contentious

The Vermont Department of Health is encouraging all Vermonters to get vaccinated for RSV and the flu. On Sept. 18, the Department issued a standing order allowing for COVID-19 vaccine administration based on guidance from national medical associations.

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