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More than $8 million in grants heading to Vermont, including funding for Newport projects

12-06-2026 23:44 via vtdigger.org

An undeveloped vacant lot in downtown Newport, seen in March 2024. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDiggerMore than $8 million in federal grants is headed to Vermont, including funding to help redevelop Newport’s long-vacant downtown “pit” and advance other infrastructure, transportation and workforce projects across parts of the state. “These investments help improve the day-to-day lives of the people living in our communities and highlight the exciting opportunities

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Lawsuit against Vermont nursing home for allegedly allowing racial harassment of staff headed to trial

12-06-2026 23:34 via vtdigger.org

The Elderwood at Burlington nursing home in Burlington in Nov. 2020. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDiggerA federal judge in Vermont has decided to allow a civil rights complaint against a Burlington nursing home to be heard by a jury, according to a filing this week.The lawsuit, brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleges Elderwood at Burlington nursing home operators maintained a hostile work environment and failed to protect black employees from persistent racial hara

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Vermont’s low-income housing voucher programs begin to stabilize after more than a year of anxiety

12-06-2026 22:46 via vtdigger.org

Kathleen Berk, executive director of the Vermont State Housing Authority, speaks to lawmakers about financial challenges related to the Section 8 federal housing voucher program on Nov. 5, 2025 in Montpelier. Photo by David Littlefield/Vermont PublicThis story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public.After more than a year of gridlock caused by federal funding cuts, the public housing authorities that issue rental v

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Scott’s data center veto was a mistake

12-06-2026 22:21 via vtdigger.org

This commentary is by Rep. Kathleen James, D-Manchester, who is chair of the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure. On May 28, Gov. Phil Scott vetoed H.727, an important bill that would have protected Vermonters from the negative financial and environmental impacts of future large-scale artificial intelligence data centers.The next day, the last of the legislative session, the House attempted a veto override. The roll-call vote had the support of every Democratic, independen

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Education beyond the headlines

12-06-2026 15:59 via vtdigger.org

Our current news cycle often includes challenges and complexities faced by schools: mergers and consolidations, budget shortfalls, and achievement gaps. While these are real and consequential, they do not tell the whole story. Every year at the Upper Valley Educators Institute, individuals join us to become teachers, principals, and literacy specialists. We visit many educators in their schools and witness countless moments of inspiration, joy, and hope that take place in their classrooms,

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