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Vermont's small size means legislators may “wear two or three hats.” Some argue they bring needed expertise on the issues.
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Vermont's small size means legislators may “wear two or three hats.” Some argue they bring needed expertise on the issues.
Connecticut does not allow medical aid in dying, so Lynda Bluestein sued Vermont to take advantage of that state’s law. Now, legislators may make the practice more broadly available.
A woman who dealt with debilitating trauma after the loss of her spouse and child finally found long-term housing earlier last month after two years living in emergency hotel housing
“We just applied for a grant for survival gear,” one agency leader told Vermont lawmakers. “I would have never thought in this day and age that we would be applying for survival gear just to keep people alive outside.”
Voters in Vermont have approved a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive rights in the state, including abortion. Other states were also considering measures to regulate reproductive health after the U.S.