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What passed in Vermont's 2025 legislative session
Vermont Public Radio
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July 3, 2025
Vermont lawmakers have finished their work for the year, culminating in a major education reform bill. Here are some highlights of the bills approved by the Legislature this year and signed by Gov. Phil Scott. State budget The $9 billion state...
8 Vermonters: A plea from rural Vermont — our education system Is not the enemy
VTDigger - Vermont
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July 4, 2025
Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a...
Federal lawsuit alleges warrant error led to pregnant Vermont woman’s unconstitutional arrest
VTDigger - Vermont
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July 4, 2025
A federal lawsuit filed on Sunday alleges that a mistake in a warrant caused the unconstitutional arrest of a pregnant Vermont woman who shared the same name as the suspect in a case involving a death from heroin overdose. Court documents allege...
4 hospitals shutter services in June
Becker's ASC Review
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July 1, 2025
Here are four hospitals who have shuttered services in June 1. Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health Columbus Regional Health is planning a phased closure of several key services, including its inpatient rehabilitation unit and the CRH Orthopedics and...
Missteps with evidence bring dispute over murder trial to Supreme Court
VTDigger - Vermont
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July 25, 2025
The Vermont Superior Courthouse in Bennington. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger The Vermont Supreme Court is set to decide whether the case against Deven Moffitt, accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, has been too mishandled to see trial. For...
Nearly $17M in fed funds headed back to Vermont schools
News & Citizen - Vermont
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Vermont schools are slated to receive $17 million in federal Covid-19 funds that were canceled by the Trump administration in March. The U.S. Department of Education reversed its decision to cancel the funding after a lawsuit led by 16 states and...
Nessel joins lawsuit against Trump Administration over sharing health data with ICE
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 2, 2025
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The lawsuit challenges HHS's decision to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),...
Rural Nebraska Hospital Shuts Down Over 'Anticipated Cuts to Medicaid' Hours Before 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Passes
International Business Times
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July 3, 2025
A small town clinic in southwest Nebraska will close its doors after more than three decades, citing financial strain and looming federal cuts to Medicaid. Community Hospital in McCook announced Wednesday that it will be shutting down the Curtis...
GOP Megabill Threatens Healthcare Access Sparking Outrage
OpEdNews
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July 4, 2025
In a deeply troubling move, President Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" narrowly passed the Senate on July 1, 2025, with a 51-50 vote, thanks to Vice President Vance's tiebreaker. As the House gears up to vote today, the legislation-- set...
Commentary | Protect SNAP — Because no Vermonter should go hungry
Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont
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July 3, 2025
As a longtime anti-hunger advocate, a former SNAP recipient, and a proud Vermonter, I am deeply alarmed by proposals moving through Congress that would gut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known here in Vermont as 3SquaresVT....
Former prison medical provider to pay $1.5 million to estate of Black man who died in custody
VTDigger - Vermont
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July 3, 2025
The Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport. Photo courtesy Vermont Department of Corrections The estate of a Black man who died in a Vermont prison more than five years ago has agreed to accept $1.5 million to resolve a lawsuit brought...
Cordele man one of four charged with health care fraud
The Cordele Dispatch - Georgia
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July 3, 2025
Published 7:39 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 Two Tifton business owners charged in connection with largest Health Care Fraud enforcement action in U.S. Justice Department history As a part of the largest Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action in...
19 Vermont swimming areas under advisories due to unsafe water
The Burlington Free Press - Vermont
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Planning to spend Fourth of July weekend at the beach? If you're planning a beach trip in Vermont for this weekend, you'll want to avoid areas with unsafe swimming water. According to the Vermont Department of Health, cyanobacteria, or blue-green...
Community health and safety discussion at Rockingham Library
The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
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July 3, 2025
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Wednesday, July 9, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., join Bellows Falls Connecting Crew, the Bellows Falls Police Department (BFPD), and other town leadership for a discussion about community health and safety at the Rockingham Free...
“Yeah, no, pass. Hard pass” — General Hospital fame Bryce Durfee recalls how his wife almost rejected him before their lasting romance began
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Bryce Durfee, the actor who plays WSB Agent Vaughn on General Hospital, recently revealed how his real-life romance with wife Amber Rood Durfee nearly didn't occur. Talking to Soap Opera Digest, the actor explained how their relationship, now more...
Vt. hospital says new safety measures keeping weapons out of ER
WCAX - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) - A new Vermont law aims to prevent workplace violence against health care workers. Our Cam Smith looks at how one hospital is prioritizing safety. Over the last year, the Central Vermont Medical Center has installed several...
Could Calif. environmental law rollback have ripple effects in Vermont?
WCAX - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Could a major environmental rollback in California have ripple effects in Vermont? Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a law rolling back key components of the state’s landmark environmental regulations with the aim of...
Dr. Patel appointed senior physician executive at Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 2, 2025
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is delighted to announce that Dr. Charmaine Patel has been officially appointed as the senior physician executive, effective immediately. After serving as the interim senior physician executive since April 20, Dr....
Colorado AG files lawsuit against U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
CBS 4 - Colorado
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Colorado is now part of a group of 20 states suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser says the lawsuit was filed after Medicaid data was sent to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The lawsuit...
Community Health expands pharmacy access with acquisition of Beauchamp & O’Rourke
The Mountain Times - Vermont
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July 2, 2025
Community Health is expanding its pharmacy services in Rutland with the upcoming acquisition of Beauchamp & O’Rourke Pharmacy on Woodstock Avenue, furthering its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality pharmaceutical care across the...