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Vermont Governor Phil Scott began his weekly briefing today expressing his concerns about the legislature’s fiscal moves. But questions focused on eligibility for the hotel-motel voucher program the state is phasing out.

According to the administration, 524 households could receive a 28-day extension, and 636 households can receive an 84-day extension.

Natasha Doolan knew she would be kicked out of the Quality Inn in Colchester last Thursday, and she scrambled to avoid living on the streets...

Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoed a childcare, early education and workers’ compensation bill on Tuesday and discussed the move during his weekly briefing.

Vermont Superior Court Judge Timothy Tomasi scheduled an expedited hearing for 8:30 a.m. Thursday — the same day the first 800 people are scheduled to be booted from the program.

Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced that some people facing the end of the pandemic-era motel housing program could be granted a final 28-day extension...

They said it's all about collaboration and fluidity because there isn’t one simple solution to help the people who will soon be unhoused.

Republican Governor Phil Scott focused his weekly briefing today on the controversy over the dissolution of the Hotel-Motel voucher program.

A Vermont judge Friday held the state’s mental health commissioner in contempt of court after department staff didn’t obey a court-ordered mental health evaluation.

There probably is no such thing as a perfect location for a homeless shelter, but the old 25,000 Gifts & Woolens building in White River Junction appears to check a lot of boxes on any list of desirable qualities.Sitting on a 4.5-acre lot, it’s...