Vt. women-run businesses say health care costs a major barrier
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s women-owned businesses say the number one hindrance to their growth is the cost of health care. Reporter Laura Ullman asked entrepreneurs about what makes the state’s health system a challenging environment
Scott vetoes renewable energy bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Governor Phil Scott, as expected, vetoed on Thursday a major renewable energy bill requiring all utilities to source power from all renewable sources by 2035 and produce more energy in-state. The Renewable Energy
Rodgers to run for Vermont lieutenant governor
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Former Vermont senator John Rodgers says he plans to run for lieutenant governor. Rodgers represented the Essex-Orleans district from 2013 until he stepped away from the Statehouse in 2021. He served for years
Town of Hartford considering ‘banner’ policy
HARTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Hartford is working on a banner policy in response to a request by a group wanting to honor veterans. The group approached the town’s selectboard several months ago requesting “Hometown
Fishy science lessons make a splash with Vermont students
WOLCOTT, Vt. (WCAX) – Students at the Wolcott Elementary School are taking part in a classic Vermont science lesson. “This is definitely a fun activity,” sixth grader Jillian Herman said.“I don’t feel like other schools get to
Rutland County public defender nominated to serve on federal bench
WASHINGTON WCAX) – A Rutland public defender has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the next federal district court judge in Vermont. Mary Lay Lanthier of Orwell was recommended to the White House by Vermont
NY judge imposes $15M fine on owner of unlicensed cannabis shops
LYONS, N.Y. (AP) — The owner of seven unlicensed cannabis shops in New York whose promotions included an Easter egg hunt has been fined more than $15 million after state officials complained he repeatedly ignored notices to stop operating
New York will set aside money to help local news outlets hire and retain employees
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is offering up to $90 million in tax credits for news outlets to hire and retain journalists in an effort to help keep the shrinking local news industry afloat. The U.S.
Vermont team heads to the National Aerial Drone Championships
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Drones are darting around one Vermont high school as they head to West Virginia to compete in a national drone championship. Back in January, the River Valley Tech Club hosted Vermont’s first aerial
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls in NH faces $6M fine and criminal charges
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission has issued a $6 million fine against the political consultant who sent AI-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to voters ahead of New Hampshire’s presidential primary. Steve Kramer, who also