Vermont

Child care summit panelists talk about the issues faced by families and businesses. From left are House Speaker Jill Krowinski, Janet McLaughlin, Nikki Tetrault, and Aly Richards. Photo courtesy Orca Media/YouTube

Child care panel discussion highlights obstacles in current system

MONTPELIER- On Thursday, December 8, Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray and House Speaker Jill Krowinski hosted a summit on child care in Vermont at the Statehouse. The summit, which took the shape of a panel discussion, focused on the challenges facing employers and employees alike as it relates to...

History achieved, amendments now in the books

Slavery ban and reproductive freedom officially enrolled in Vermont Constitution MONTPELIER - On Tuesday Gov. Phil Scott and Secretary of State Jim Condos formally enrolled Proposition 2 and Proposition 5 into the Vermont Constitution.
The amendments to Vermont’s...

Gov. Phil Scott and Xusana Davis at Tuesday's press conference

Governor lays out plans for inclusive Vermont

MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott and Office of Racial Equity Executive Director Xusana Davis promoted a state initiative aimed at making municipal governments more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
IDEAL Vermont (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action,...

First Generation Homebuyer Program

VERMONT - Vermont Housing Finance Agency announces the launch of the First Generation Homebuyer Program, with a goal of helping more Vermonters afford their first home. This program provides a grant to eligible homebuyers whose parents or legal guardians were likely unable to pass on the...

Children check out the options at a Year of the Book kickoff event in Pownal.

CLiF accepting grant applications

VERMONT - The Children’s Literacy Foundation is currently accepting applications for their flagship Year of the Book Grant, which provides $25,000 in new books, in-person author visits, and other inspiring literacy resources to qualifying public elementary schools in Vermont and New Hampshire....

Database for networking

VERMONT - Vermont Professionals of Color Network announced recently the launch of their membership database with the goal of offering exclusive opportunities for BIPOC members to connect virtually, automating some of the functional components of the site and ensuring that the site remains...

Valley voters back Roberts, Sibilia, and Proposition 5

UPDATE 4:15 pm Thursday, November 10: Bennington-1 candidate Bruce Busa notified The Deerfield Valley News that he has filed a request for a recount in Bennington Superior Court. DEERFIELD VALLEY- There were few upsets in statewide elections this week, with Vermonters voting...

Vasu Sojitra

One-legged skier talks about descent of Denali

VERMONT - The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s virtual Red Bench Speaker Series will present “The First Disabled Ski Descent of Denali - Breaking Barriers with Vasu Sojitra” on Thursday, November 17, at 7 pm via Zoom.
Sojitra is breaking barriers as an adaptive athlete as well as an...

Scholarships offered for early childhood educators

VERMONT - The Curtis Fund, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation, announces a bold scholarship program for Vermonters seeking to become early childhood educators. The Curtis Fund Commitment: a Comprehensive Scholarship for Early Childhood Educators is a pilot program that...

In-state rates for refugees

VERMONT - Refugees making their home in Vermont will now be able to access in-state tuition rates at all Vermont State Colleges system institutions, thanks to an expansion of Act 166 of 2022. Act 166 updates residency policies to ensure that refugees making their home in Vermont can access in-...