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Supporters of the bill say it would fill a gap between the criminal justice system and the Mental Health Department.

As Gov. Phil Scott prepares to lift the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions in the coming days, 130 businesses and organizations have signed a letter urging him to wait until more protections are in place for vulnerable Vermonters.The coalition —...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   The finish line for the 2021 legislative session is in sight. So Look Ahead Vermont will take a slightly different approach, looking at the issues rather than the calendar. Here’s what remains to be done before the proposed adjournment date of Saturday, May 22. (Yes, that is a Saturday, and yes, I will be working if they are!) BUDGET: The House and Senate have each passed their versions of a spending plan for fiscal 2022, and done so unanimously. The next step, Speaker Jill Krowinski confirmed, is review of the Senate budget by the ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   The finish line for the 2021 legislative session is in sight. So Look Ahead Vermont will take a slightly different approach, looking at the issues rather than the calendar. Here’s what remains to be done before the proposed adjournment date of Saturday, May 22. (Yes, that is a Saturday, and yes, I will be working if they are!) BUDGET: The House and Senate have each passed their versions of a spending plan for fiscal 2022, and done so unanimously. The next step, Speaker Jill Krowinski confirmed, is review of the Senate budget by the Ho...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   MONTPELIER — State officials are hoping to announce next week where increased COVID-19 testing will be offered in Bennington County, where community spread of the virus remains a serious concern. As of Friday, the state Department of Health reported that Bennington County had 312 cases in the past 14 days, and 26 new cases. Those 312 cases are second only to far more populous Chittenden County. Of the state’s 107 new cases on Friday, about one out of four are in Bennington County, Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said Friday. ...