Local midday newscast for Wednesday, April 24
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Renters — who often foot the bill for utilities — have a lot to gain from things that save money and reduce emissions like weatherization, switching to electric appliances and other upgrades. So why is it so hard to do this work in rental properties?
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A former strategist for a for-profit charter school company headquartered in Florida, Saunders has come under fire for her scant experience in traditional public schools.
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The Committee on Committees is a three-person panel that determines Senate committee appointments. Sen. Jane Kitchel fills the vacancy Sen. Dick Mazza left when he resigned earlier this month.
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The highly contagious airborne virus has no cure, but is preventable through vaccination. In the United States, measles has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, but the Centers for Disease Control earlier this month said a spike in cases means that status is threatened.
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The provision would create Vermont’s first user fee for electric vehicles starting in 2025. An annual fee of $89 for EV users would create revenue stream to subsidize the construction of charging stations.
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Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth joins Vermont Edition. Baruth discusses property taxes, Act 250 reform, and Governor Phil Scott’s expected vetoes.
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Hospice volunteers provide companionship for people in end-of-life care. Vermonters 16 years or older can be trained to help.
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With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive.
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JAG Productions, a Black theater company based in the Upper Valley, will shut down after eight years, founder Jarvis Green announced, citing financial pressures.
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Sen. Bobby Starr will not seek reelection after a long run in Montpelier. The Orleans County senator was first elected to the Vermont House in 1979, and the Vermont Senate in 2004.
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Mountain bike season is underway, and Nick Bennette of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association has tips for staying safe as trails begin to open up.
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Homes and buildings produce the second highest global warming emissions in New England, after transportation. Efforts like greener building techiques, renewable energy systems and home weatherization could help.