New York announces launch of mobile ID
ALBANY (WCAX) – New York state is launching digital IDs. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the DMV will offer secure digital versions of a state-issued driver’s license accessible with a smartphone through a partnership with TSA.
Vermont courts continue to struggle to address pandemic-era backlog
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The pandemic may be over but the Vermont Judiciary continues to struggle with a backlog of thousands of court cases, leaving victims and defendants stuck in legal limbo. “In one way, you’re reliving
Pamela Smart, serving life, accepts responsibility for her husband’s 1990 killing for the first time
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for plotting with her teenage student to have her husband killed in 1990, accepted full responsibility for his death for the first time in a
Vermont considers Medicaid coverage for doula services
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Studies show having a Doula by your side during pregnancy can improve health outcomes, but not everyone can cough up the cash. Pregnant Vermonters on Medicaid and many on private insurance can’t afford
2 teens taken into custody in Northern NY shooting incident
JAY, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police say two teens were taken into custody in connection with a shooting incident that triggered a manhunt in Northern New York. It happened in Jay, New York. New York State Police say
Bennington lawmaker caught on camera harassing colleague
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A state representative from Bennington faces an ethics probe for harassing a fellow House member, including repeatedly pouring water in his tote bag. Hidden camera footage released Tuesday by Rep. Jim Carroll, D-Bennington,
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our 9:15 live stream featuring a report from Sophia Thomas. Our Sophia Thomas reports on Vermont’s Doula regulations – and what Act 97 has in store for pregnant patients. Meteorologist
Vermont considers Medicaid coverage for Doula services
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Studies show having a Doula by your side during pregnancy can improve health outcomes – but not everyone can cough up the cash. Pregnant Vermonters on Medicaid and many on private insurance can’t
New partnership brings local milk to Vermont prisons
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Getting your calcium in corrections – a new partnership is bringing fresh Vermont milk to the state’s prisons. Vermont’s Department of Corrections and the Agency of Agriculture are working together to offer local
Gov. Hochul signs new Doula policy
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – In New York, maternal health is at the forefront of policy. Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new policy that would allow people to pay for doula services on Medicaid dollars. She said