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Northern Vermont Hit By Heavy Rain And Flash Flooding

Flash flooding in northern Vermont leads to rescues and damage after heavy rain. Gov. Phil Scott urges caution as more rain is expected.

Vermont opens flood recovery centers as it awaits decision on federal help

Vermont has opened the first of four flood recovery centers while officials waited to find out whether the state qualifies for federal help

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England's longest rail trail, a year after floods

The longest rail trail in New England is open this summer for bike riders, hikers, horseback riders and others

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

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Vermont governor urges residents to report flood damage to the state for FEMA determination

Vermont's governor is urging residents to report any damage from last week’s flooding to the state, even if they plan to do repairs themselves, so that counties can meet the threshold for individual federal assistance

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

Vermont seeks federal damage assessment for floods caused by Hurricane Beryl's remnants

Vermont is seeking an assessment to determine whether last week’s flooding, which damaged homes, knocked down bridges and washed out roads, qualifies for a federal disaster declaration and aid

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

Vermonters pummeled by floods exactly 1 year apart begin another cleanup

Vermont residents have begun cleaning up from a flood that led to frantic evacuations, knocked out bridges and damaged numerous homes

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Vermont Legislature passes law allowing for the creation of a drug overdose prevention center

The Vermont Legislature has enacted a law that allows for the creation of a pilot overdose prevention center in the state’s biggest city, Burlington

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024

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Vermont Legislature Seeks To Override Governor's Vetoes

Vermont Democrats challenge Governor Scott's vetoes on key bills, including data privacy and renewable energy goals.

Vermont governor vetoes data privacy bill, saying state would be most hostile to businesses

Vermont’s governor has vetoed a broad data privacy bill that would have been one of the strongest in the country to crack down on companies’ use of online personal data

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

Rising home values have led to higher real estate taxes around the US. Now many states are looking to provide relief to frustrated residents

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024

Vermont Enacts Law Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable For Climate Damage

Vermont makes history by passing a law holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages, facing legal challenges.

‘Game-changing’: Vermont becomes first state to require big oil to pay for climate damages

Climate Superfund Act compels oil companies to pay potentially billions of dollars for climate impacts caused by their emissions

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2024

Vermont becomes 1st state to enact law requiring oil companies pay for damage from climate change

Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Vermont governor vetoes bill to restrict pesticide that is toxic to bees, saying it's anti-farmer

Vermont’s governor has vetoed a bill to severely restrict a type of pesticide that’s toxic to bees and other pollinators

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott Seeks Fifth Term

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announces reelection bid, highlighting bipartisan leadership and challenges with Democrat-controlled Legislature.

Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2024

US Senator Tim Scott endorses Trump for president in blow to Nikki Haley

Trump holds commanding lead in polls ahead of key New Hampshire primary on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Online sports betting arrives in Vermont

Vermont sports fans can now wager online

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Maine governor tells residents to stay off the roads as some rivers continue rising after storm

A river that runs through Maine’s capital city has risen to levels not seen in decades in the aftermath of a heavy storm, and the state’s governor urged people in heavily impacted areas to avoid travel Wednesday

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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2023

3 men of Palestinian descent attending holiday gathering shot, wounded near University of Vermont

Two of the men wounded are in stable condition. One man sustained more serious injuries. Authorities say the attack may have been a hate crime.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

USDA designates July flooding a disaster in Vermont, making farmers eligible for emergency loans

Gov. Phil Scott says the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Vermont a natural disaster area from the catastrophic July flooding, making farms eligible for emergency federal loans

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

Still reeling from flooding, some in Vermont say something better must come out of losing everything

Some Vermont residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed during severe flooding in July still face housing shortages

Zenger · Jul 28, 2023

State Governors’ Approval Ratings Revealed In Latest Poll; DeSantis And Burgum Seek GOP Nomination

Phil Scott remains most popular state governor, while Tina Kotek receives lowest approval rating

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Vermont farmers are urged to document crop losses from flooding

Vermont state and federal officials are urging farmers to document and report their losses from the catastrophic flooding that hit the state two weeks ago and inundated crops

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Vermont starts long road to recovery from historic floods, helped by army of volunteers

Vermonters are working to dry out homes and businesses damaged by this week's historic flooding and keeping a wary eye on the horizon with another round of storms on the horizon

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Man drowns in home in Vermont's 1st recorded flooding death

Vermont has confirmed its first death related to the recent storms and historic flooding, a man who died as a result of a drowning accident in his home

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