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• Vermont Conversation: ‘Don’t back down’ — Vermont’s marriage equality revolution at 25
  Vermont Conversation: ‘Don’t back down’ — Vermont’s marriage equality revolution at 25 -

  

  Civil unions grew out of a lawsuit filed by three gay and lesbian couples in 1999 who had been denied marriage licenses in Vermont. It would take until 2009 for the state to legalize same-sex marriage. 

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: ‘Don’t back down’ — Vermont’s marriage equality revolution at 25.

• The 2025 Climate Action Plan grapples with the costs of climate programs
  The 2025 Climate Action Plan grapples with the costs of climate programs -

  

  While federal funding cuts loom, Vermont outlines its plans for the next four years of climate action to lower carbon emissions to legally-binding goals

  Read the story on VTDigger here: The 2025 Climate Action Plan grapples with the costs of climate programs.

• New merch: Our love letter to a Vermont summer
  New merch: Our love letter to a Vermont summer -

  

  Vermont is our happy place, and our new summer collection celebrates the joy of being here.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: New merch: Our love letter to a Vermont summer.

• US Department of Education withholds millions in funding for Vermont school districts
  US Department of Education withholds millions in funding for Vermont school districts -

  

  The $26 million in federal grant funding supported after-school and summer programs, professional development for teachers and staff, as well as English language instruction for students.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: US Department of Education withholds millions in funding for Vermont school districts.

• Paul Fleckenstein: What the struggle for freedom in Palestine means to the movement against authoritarianism in the U.S.
  Paul Fleckenstein: What the struggle for freedom in Palestine means to the movement against authoritarianism in the U.S. -

  

  No movement accepting apartheid and genocide will succeed in defeating authoritarianism.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Paul Fleckenstein: What the struggle for freedom in Palestine means to the movement against authoritarianism in the U.S..

• Pam Reed: The quiet moments that matter
  Pam Reed: The quiet moments that matter -

  

  I’ve seen firsthand how our schools are sustained by the steady, collective effort of people who really care.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Pam Reed: The quiet moments that matter.

• Eric Peterson: Gov. Phil Scott’s big beautiful bill
  Eric Peterson: Gov. Phil Scott’s big beautiful bill -

  

  The work is not complete, and both the legislators and the governor admit that.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Eric Peterson: Gov. Phil Scott’s big beautiful bill.

• Vermont just became the latest state to ban cellphones in the classroom. What does that mean for schools?
  Vermont just became the latest state to ban cellphones in the classroom. What does that mean for schools? -

  

  Vermont’s new law also includes a first-of-its kind provision banning schools from using social media to communicate with students.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont just became the latest state to ban cellphones in the classroom. What does that mean for schools?.

• Claremont newspaper suspends operations
  Claremont newspaper suspends operations -

  

  The announcement comes three weeks after the newspaper ceased printing its three-days-per week print edition, which Eagle Times owner Jay Lucas attributed to the sudden departure of key employees last month.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Claremont newspaper suspends operations.

• ‘We need a prayer’: As executive order ends, hundreds of Vermonters exit motels
  ‘We need a prayer’: As executive order ends, hundreds of Vermonters exit motels -

  

  Over 800 people — including nearly 300 children — were slated to exit the program on Tuesday, as an executive order that extended their stays expired, according to data provided by the Department for Children and Families.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘We need a prayer’: As executive order ends, hundreds of Vermonters exit motels.

• Three linked to Zizians want joint trial
  Three linked to Zizians want joint trial -

  

  Jack LaSota, Michelle Zajko and Daniel Blank on Tuesday made initial appearances before Allegany County Circuit Court Judge Michael Twigg in Maryland for a variety of recent charges, including misdemeanor gun and felony drug offenses.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Three linked to Zizians want joint trial.

• COTS announces challenge grant to complete new overnight shelter
  COTS announces challenge grant to complete new overnight shelter -

  

  The new 7,361-square-foot property will triple the space available in the current Waystation and provide beds for up to 56 adults.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: COTS announces challenge grant to complete new overnight shelter.

• Vermont to ‘Go Fourth’ with five days of parades and pyrotechnics
  Vermont to ‘Go Fourth’ with five days of parades and pyrotechnics -

  

  At least 50 cities and towns are offering free public Independence Day festivities that stretch from Wednesday through Sunday.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont to ‘Go Fourth’ with five days of parades and pyrotechnics.

• After stalled development, VTSU scraps dental therapy program that never materialized
  After stalled development, VTSU scraps dental therapy program that never materialized -

  

  The program drew scrutiny from the state auditor due to its slow rollout. Now, Vermont State University leaders say they will invest in expanding their dental hygiene program instead.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: After stalled development, VTSU scraps dental therapy program that never materialized.

• Vermont Conversation: ‘Don’t back down’ — Vermont’s marriage equality revolution at 25
  Vermont Conversation: ‘Don’t back down’ — Vermont’s marriage equality revolution at 25 -

  

  Civil unions grew out of a lawsuit filed by three gay and lesbian couples in 1999 who had been denied marriage licenses in Vermont. It would take until 2009 for the state to legalize same-sex marriage. 

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: ‘Don’t back down’ — Vermont’s marriage equality revolution at 25.

• The 2025 Climate Action Plan grapples with the costs of climate programs
  The 2025 Climate Action Plan grapples with the costs of climate programs -

  

  While federal funding cuts loom, Vermont outlines its plans for the next four years of climate action to lower carbon emissions to legally-binding goals

  Read the story on VTDigger here: The 2025 Climate Action Plan grapples with the costs of climate programs.

• New merch: Our love letter to a Vermont summer
  New merch: Our love letter to a Vermont summer -

  

  Vermont is our happy place, and our new summer collection celebrates the joy of being here.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: New merch: Our love letter to a Vermont summer.

• US Department of Education withholds millions in funding for Vermont school districts
  US Department of Education withholds millions in funding for Vermont school districts -

  

  The $26 million in federal grant funding supported after-school and summer programs, professional development for teachers and staff, as well as English language instruction for students.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: US Department of Education withholds millions in funding for Vermont school districts.

• Paul Fleckenstein: What the struggle for freedom in Palestine means to the movement against authoritarianism in the U.S.
  Paul Fleckenstein: What the struggle for freedom in Palestine means to the movement against authoritarianism in the U.S. -

  

  No movement accepting apartheid and genocide will succeed in defeating authoritarianism.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Paul Fleckenstein: What the struggle for freedom in Palestine means to the movement against authoritarianism in the U.S..

• Pam Reed: The quiet moments that matter
  Pam Reed: The quiet moments that matter -

  

  I’ve seen firsthand how our schools are sustained by the steady, collective effort of people who really care.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Pam Reed: The quiet moments that matter.

• Eric Peterson: Gov. Phil Scott’s big beautiful bill
  Eric Peterson: Gov. Phil Scott’s big beautiful bill -

  

  The work is not complete, and both the legislators and the governor admit that.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Eric Peterson: Gov. Phil Scott’s big beautiful bill.

• Vermont just became the latest state to ban cellphones in the classroom. What does that mean for schools?
  Vermont just became the latest state to ban cellphones in the classroom. What does that mean for schools? -

  

  Vermont’s new law also includes a first-of-its kind provision banning schools from using social media to communicate with students.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont just became the latest state to ban cellphones in the classroom. What does that mean for schools?.

• Claremont newspaper suspends operations
  Claremont newspaper suspends operations -

  

  The announcement comes three weeks after the newspaper ceased printing its three-days-per week print edition, which Eagle Times owner Jay Lucas attributed to the sudden departure of key employees last month.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Claremont newspaper suspends operations.

• ‘We need a prayer’: As executive order ends, hundreds of Vermonters exit motels
  ‘We need a prayer’: As executive order ends, hundreds of Vermonters exit motels -

  

  Over 800 people — including nearly 300 children — were slated to exit the program on Tuesday, as an executive order that extended their stays expired, according to data provided by the Department for Children and Families.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘We need a prayer’: As executive order ends, hundreds of Vermonters exit motels.

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