Vermont to lose $7.5M in federally-funded health programs

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Federal funding uncertainty is leaving Vermont’s pandemic-era health programs in limbo. The Trump administration recently announced a pullback of more than $11 billion in COVID-related funding nationwide. Vermont was slated to get roughly

Newsmaker Interview: Bernie Sanders

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has been back in the national headlines in recent weeks, drawing record crowds as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” rallies. Sanders hit the road with New York Congresswoman Alexandria

Should Vermont drop annual car inspections?

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Getting your car inspected annually is required under Vermont law, but a new study in New Hampshire raises the question if it’s really necessary. Some argue the process is too costly while

New York tech-ed students prep for NYSID competition

MINEVILLE, N.Y. (WCAX) – It’s the final sprint for college and high school students participating in the New York State Industries for the Disabled competition next month, an effort to help young New Yorkers secure job opportunities.