Manufacturing businesses ask lawmakers to keep Vermont affordable

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont manufacturers visited the Statehouse Wednesday to discuss challenges with lawmakers. Manufacturing generates $3 billion for Vermont’s economy annually and supports 30,000 jobs, according to the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. But officials say

Amtrak’s Vermonter celebrates 30th anniversary

ESSEX JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – Amtrak’s Vermonter is celebrating its 30th anniversary. “I love to ride it. It is great for just day trips. I have friends down in Brattleboro where I used to live. So, I

Vermont education officials provide update on DC trip

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont education officials on Wednesday updated lawmakers on their recent visit to Washington. The meetings were with various federal officials including Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Despite recent calls to dismantle the Education Department,

Burlington protest targets Planned Parenthood

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermonters are among those taking part in nationwide rallies Wednesday aimed at defunding Planned Parenthood. The rallies are being held in conjunction with a U.S. Supreme Court case in South Carolina that targets

Vt. manure spreading ban ends, farmers urged to use caution

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s winter manure spreading ban is over for the season, but agriculture officials are reminding farmers to comply with the state’s required practices. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture expects increased rain this spring,