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26:45

Scott's budget plan, education reform estimates,...

Vermont This Week ·

2025/01/31

After a five-year period of unprecedented spending growth, Republican Gov. Phil Scott presented a budget plan Tuesday that he says will match the government's appetite for spending with Vermonters’ ability to pay.Plus, a look at the numbers behind the administration’s sweeping proposal for education funding reform.And a new study released by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development shows tourism in Vermont is a $4 billion industry.This week's panel:Mitch Wertlieb (Moderator) - Vermont

26:45

Scott's education plan, Trump inauguration, Border...

Vermont This Week ·

2025/01/24

Vermonters got a first look this week at Gov. Phil Scott's plan to revamp the education system — and it’s nothing short of a sweeping overhaul that would consolidate power at the state level, diminish local control and upend how schools are funded. It’s all in response, of course, to anger over property tax increases.Plus, just hours after Donald Trump is inaugurated, a Border Patrol agent is shot and killed in the Northeast Kingdom.Our guests will discuss the latest on what's known about the case

26:45

Public safety bill, new housing coalition, clean heat...

Vermont This Week ·

2025/01/17

Gov. Phil Scott says many Vermonters have lost faith in their criminal justice system, and he wants prosecutors and judges to impose stricter criminal sanctions on alleged repeat offenders.Plus, a new group of power players will lobby for housing policy in Montpelier.And the Public Utility Commission issues highly anticipated proposed rules for the clean heat standard.

26:46

Gov. Scott's inaugural address, 2025 legislative...

Vermont This Week ·

2025/01/10

Elections have consequences. And in his inaugural address this week, Gov. Phil Scott made clear that he thinks he has a mandate to overhaul Vermont’s education system.But what will Democrats think of this potentially historic overhaul? And when push comes to shove, will anyone in Montpelier really muster the courage to make unpopular choices to cut costs?

26:45

The state of youth mental health in Vermont

Vermont This Week ·

2025/01/03

Vermont’s latest statewide survey of middle and high school students has intensified concerns about youth mental health. On a special edition of Vermont This Week, we sit down with an expert panel to discuss what steps can be taken to best support youth in the state.

26:46

Vermont's top 10 stories from 2024

Vermont This Week ·

2024/12/27

As 2024 comes to a close, we recount the top ten stories of the year as voted on by our panelists ahead on a special edition of Vermont this week.

26:46

Agricultural worker wages, juvenile justice reforms,...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/12/20

With Vermont’s 2025 legislative session just weeks away, lawmakers consider minimum wage recommendations for agricultural workers.Plus, the Scott administration plans a push to delay ‘Raise the Age’ juvenile justice reforms for a fourth year in a row.And a look at health care in Lamoille County.

26:46

Vermont migration numbers, Trump administration...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/12/13

A new study from the state treasurer's office finds that on a per capita basis, Vermont had the highest net in-migration of any New England state, and the third highest rate in the U.S. last year.Plus, with January’s presidential inauguration rapidly approaching, we take stock of the potential impacts the Trump administration could have on Vermont.And a cannabis retailer files suit over the state’s advertising rules.

24:00

Property tax projections, new retirement savings program

Vermont This Week ·

2024/12/06

With the 2025 legislative session on the horizon, a new analysis out this week predicts a 5.9% hike in property taxes next year. And everyone seems to think that’s too high. Are statehouse officials willing to make the tough choices to bring the rates down?Plus, the Vermont Treasurer’s Office launches a new retirement savings program.

26:46

The importance of Vermont's animal shelters

Vermont This Week ·

2024/11/29

Animal shelters throughout the state are fundamental to the communities they serve. They provide care to animals in need and support the human-animal bond through advocacy, education, and adoption. On a special edition of Vermont This Week, we sit down with representatives from three Vermont shelters to hear about the challenges they're facing and how you can help. Subscribe to the Vermont This Week podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.This week's panelMitch Wertlieb Moderator

26:37

Shelter costs, Trump's deportation plans, Burlington...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/11/22

Officials say two temporary state-run shelters for families experiencing homelessness will cost an estimated $3 million to operate for five months.Plus, President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation plan spurs calls for protections for Vermont farmworkers.And Jon Murad, Burlington’s police chief, announces he won’t seek reappointment in 2025.

26:45

Rising healthcare costs, UVM patient services cut,...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/11/15

Citing recent budget orders from the Green Mountain Care Board, the UVM Health Network announces cuts to a range of patient services.And, as conversations about how to contain Vermont's rising healthcare costs continue throughout the state, providers, businesses, schools, and nonprofits question how long they can bear the expense.Plus, a Bennington House race heads for a revote.

26:46

Election 2024: Democratic supermajority cracked,...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/11/08

Voters delivered a historic election night for Vermont Republicans, with Senate and House victories cracking Democrats' veto-proof majority in the legislature.Plus, incumbent David Zuckerman conceded to John Rodgers in the race for lieutenant governor. And though Vice President Kamala Harris easily won the state, unofficial election results show that more Vermonters voted for Trump in 2024 than either of the last two times he ran for president.

26:46

Statewide races' final days, housing progress...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/11/01

Ahead of Election Day, Gov. Scott makes one last plea to break up Democratic supermajorities in the Vermont Legislature, while Esther Charlestin pitches herself as a more effective partner for both chambers.Plus:A contentious race for lieutenant governor continues, with both candidates questioning the other's honesty, integrity and party label.Temporary homeless shelters are set to open in Waterbury and Williston.Burlington plans to examine its needle exchange program closely.And, housing advocates

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Education cost concerns, hospital report fallout

Vermont This Week ·

2024/10/25

The cost of the state’s education system is a leading issue for Vermonters this election. It’s also notoriously complicated. Vermont Public's Lola Duffort breaks it down.Plus, the author of a landmark Vermont hospital report admits errors, but stands by the report's conclusions that the state's health care system needs a major overhaul, as hospitals and state regulators grapple with how to rein in costs while also providing quality care

26:46

Act 46 scrutinized, FEMA buyouts, COVID grants criticism

Vermont This Week ·

2024/10/11

State and local officials debate what should be done about the rising cost of education, leaving people wondering if Act 46 has saved any money.Plus, some Vermonters seeking FEMA buyouts for flooded homes are facing opposition from an unexpected source: the towns they live in.And, a report from Vermont's auditor reveals concerns over the state's vetting process for businesses and nonprofits who received COVID-era federally funded grants.

26:45

Cannabis license pause, Catholic Diocese bankruptcy,...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/10/04

Aiming to better position the marketplace, Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board pauses new retail license applications as they work to establish siting rules.Plus, the Vermont Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy in a bid to resolve sexual abuse lawsuits.And Gov. Phil Scott hits the campaign trail to drum up support for fellow Republicans.

26:45

Hotel evictions concerns, FEMA woes, emissions lawsuit

Vermont This Week ·

2024/09/27

Advocates and state leaders are continuing to put pressure on Gov. Phil Scott to intervene on motel program evictions.Plus, how FEMA's plodding bureaucracy is exacting a financial toll on Vermont towns.And an environmental group has sued Vermont, saying the state is not doing enough to reduce emissions.

26:46

Water quality regulations, broadband buildout, mental...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/09/13

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is calling for major changes to how the state regulates water quality on Vermont farms.Plus, an update on efforts in the Green Mountain State to build out broadband access.And an urgent care center for mental health crises opens in Burlington next month.

24:56

Vermont housing needs assessment, Act 250 exemptions,...

Vermont This Week ·

2024/09/06

A new state agency report indicates that Vermont's projected housing needs will continue to rise over the next five years. Gov. Phil Scott's administration hopes that temporary Act 250 exemptions will spur housing growth.Plus, postal staff and police in Stowe are subjected to a so-called free speech audit.

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