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Legislation that's up for a final vote in the Statehouse this week would allow children as young as 16 to be charged as adults for drug trafficking.
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At 24 years old, Lucy Boyden is the youngest lawmaker in Montpelier, and one of the youngest state legislators in the U.S. But the Cambridge local says that isn't what defines her. The Democrat who represents Lamoille County, where she grew up, says during a legislative year focused on rebuilding after last year’s floods, the issue is hitting close to home.
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A 1,100-room cap would kick in during the warmer months and be lifted during the winter. But eligibility during the colder months would be limited to households that meet certain vulnerability criteria.
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Lawmakers in the Vermont Senate voted Tuesday to advance one of the most significant and controversial climate bills of the session.
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Advocates say the legislation would give kids access to sensitive material that reflects some of the real challenges young Vermonters face. Some parents say it would allow children to be exposed to inappropriate subject matter.
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The Vermont House gave its final approval Tuesday to a bill that restricts toxic so-called "forever chemicals" in a suite of commercial goods. It now goes to Gov. Phil Scott, who has not indicated whether he will sign the bill or not.
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Lawmakers in the Vermont House voted Monday to advance a bill that would allow Vermont to go after big oil companies for a share of the cost of cleaning up the damage their products caused by contributing to climate change.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Monday that he will be seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate. He is currently serving his third term.
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As marginalized populations ponder the future of civil liberties under a U.S. Supreme Court that’s already reversed abortion rights and affirmative action policies, the Legislature is looking to strengthen anti-discrimination laws in Vermont by adding an equal protection clause to the state’s constitution.
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It’s not the end of the road for the bill, which seeks to make major changes to the state’s half-century-old land use review law.