Vermont health insurers lower their requests for premium hikes in 2026
Vermont Health Insurance Premiums Set to Increase Less Than Expected in 2026 In a significant shift, two health insurance providers in Vermont have proposed smaller increases in premiums for 2026 compared to previous years, attributing this change in part to new state regulations concerning prescription medications. The state’s health care regulator, the Green Mountain Care […]
Vermont Engineer Brings Back Pay Phones in Places with Unreliable Cell Service
Vermont Engineers Revive Payphones for Rural Communication In Vermont, some electrical engineers are leveraging their skills to bring back old payphones, ensuring that residents in areas with spotty cell service have a reliable way to make calls. Patrick Schlott noted, “I’ve noticed there’s no cell service for about 10 miles in either direction.” He believes […]
Vermont camping excursion ends tragically, reveals domestic abuse
Tragic Case of Emily Schwartz Ferlazzo Unfolds Joseph Ferlazzo returned alone from what seemed to be a celebration of his first wedding anniversary with his wife, Emily Schwartz Ferlazzo, after a camping trip in Vermont. The 41-year-old claimed that Emily had gone back to New Hampshire, a statement that left her family feeling skeptical. Adrian […]
Vermont Rep. Balint receives criticism for inappropriate remarks about immigration workers
Congressman Condemned Over Immigration Remarks On Tuesday, Vermont’s only U.S. Congressman faced backlash after a video surfaced in which he stated that immigration must increase to avoid certain repercussions. Vermont Republican Party Chairman Paul Dame criticized Senator Becca Balint, a Democrat, asserting that her choice of words and emotional tone were inappropriate and exposed a […]
A fun-loving Vermont DJ will play music for an hour during your home cleaning to help with ADHD tendencies.
If you’re looking to add some excitement to your spring cleaning, Vermont Disc Jockeys have a fun offer. DJ Cheetahtah, also known as Taraleigh Weathers, brings her gear to your home for an hour, complete with turntables, a DJ controller, a mixer, and headphones, while you tackle chores like cooking, folding laundry, or tidying up […]
Vermont pauses electric vehicle mandates as governor states ‘existing targets’ are not achievable.
On Tuesday, Vermont Governor Phil Scott made the decision to suspend the state’s requirements for electric vehicle sales concerning passenger cars and medium-duty trucks. This move comes amid growing questions about the practicality of the zero-emission vehicle rules originally set by California. Vermont is among 11 states, alongside New York, Maryland, and Massachusetts, that have […]
Abby Phillip pokes fun at Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for using private jets.
Bernie Sanders Faces Criticism Over Private Jet Travel This past Saturday, CNN hosts reported that Senator Bernie Sanders was zipping around the country on a private jet as part of his “Fighting Olgarky” tour. He was accompanied by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who’s been known to draw large crowds at these events. However, both have come […]
Court instructs that Tufts University student be swiftly transferred to ICE custody in Vermont
Federal Judge Orders Transfer of Tufts Student from Detention A federal appeals judge has instructed that the Immigration Bureau in Louisiana must quickly relocate Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Öztürk, currently detained, to Vermont. This decision came amid claims from her attorney that her detention is illegal, particularly following her contributions to a student newspaper […]
Vermont House approves tax credit proposal
MONTPERIA, Va. – A significant number of Vermonters have successfully reduced their income taxes following the approval of a bill in the House on Tuesday. For years, discussions have been ongoing regarding tax reductions for military retirees. This bill reached a compromise that, while limiting certain benefits, broadens child tax credits for additional families, enhances […]
Judge orders transfer of detained Tufts student from Louisiana to Vermont
A federal judge ordered Tufts University student Le Mesa Ozturk, who was detained late last month, to transfer from Louisiana’s detention center to Vermont by the beginning of next month. District Judge William Session on Friday ruled that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) would move Tufts’ doctoral student Ozturk to Vermont until […]