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Montpelier, Vermont · MontpelierMONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Lawmakers burning the midnight oil at the statehouse, passing an $8.5 billion state spending plan. Lawmakers came to a deal on the property tax problem, increasing them by 13.8%, and studying bigger picture changes to our education funding problems. One Republican Senator, sarcastically blasted the overall results. “Most Vermonters will be happy that we’ve tamed the property tax problem. By limiting this year’s increase …See the Story
Vt. Legislature adjourns, passing several last-minute bills
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Montpelier, Vermont · MontpelierMONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont lawmakers are at odds over a bill on how to address the trend of retail theft that has swept the state in recent years.Under Vermont law, anyone convicted of stealing merchandise valued at under $900 is charged with a misdemeanor. A House bill would make it a felony if a person is convicted of multiple misdemeanor retail thefts in a two-week period and in the same county.The Senate made a number of changes, inclu…See the Story
Vt. lawmakers at odds over retail theft bill
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Montpelier, Vermont · MontpelierLess than six months after New York surrendered to activists and banned a class of insecticides with a long track record of safe, effective use, Vermont now faces a similar decision. Gov. Phil Scott has an opportunity to veto the legislation rather than follow New York’s ill-advised example. House Bill H.706, a near carbon-copy of New York’s legislation, sailed through Vermont’s legislature with little debate and insufficient opportunity for the…See the Story
Banning safe pesticides is bad policy and harmful to farmers - Washington Examiner
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Marijuana · MontpelierMONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - State regulators are recalling all products from a Northeast Kingdom cannabis cultivator that allegedly sold contaminated marijuana-- again.State regulators investigated Derby-based Holland Cannabis last year for selling pot tainted with the prohibited pesticide Eagle 20 after a Vermonter reported getting sick.Now, a routine check by state regulators two weeks ago and a subsequent lab test found they are still spraying t…See the Story
Cannabis from Vermont cultivator recalled due to pesticide contamination
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Montpelier, Vermont · MontpelierA yearslong debate about wildlife management in the state has started to mirror the divisiveness of national politics. Aiming to bring the two sides together, lawmakers wrote a bill that would change how wildlife is managed, but it has stalled in the House.See the Story
Wild divide: A debate over wildlife management in Vermont runs deep
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Montpelier, Vermont · MontpelierMONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Are you looking for some fun outdoor activities? Well, it looks like Montpelier may have you covered for the spring and summer. After the devastating July flooding, Montpelier is truly feeling alive. Saturday marked the opening day for the 47th Capital City Farmer’s Market. It is an agriculture market where 70% of the vendors are required to be agricultural whether that’s produce, meat, anything else on the agricultural …See the Story
Opening day for the 47th Capital City Farmer’s Market
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Immigration · MontpelierMONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Will loosening licensing requirements for immigrants help with Vermont’s workforce crisis? A bill on its way to Governor Phil Scott would allow people to obtain professional licenses regardless of their immigration status.It’s no secret Vermont has an acute workforce shortage including nurses, accountants, pharmacists, drug counselors, and many jobs in the trades.“Across the board, we have a workforce challenge in Vermon…See the Story
Gov. Scott expected to sign bill loosening professional licensing requirements for immigrants
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Montpelier, Vermont · MontpelierThe Democratic former governor confirmed last week that he was considering challenging Republican Gov. Phil Scott this fall. Now, Dean is testing out his talking points.See the Story
Mulling a gubernatorial comeback, Howard Dean outlines a potential campaign message
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