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Vermont Lawmakers Strengthen Commitment to Expanding Reproductive Care Despite Planned Parenthood Closures in Northeast Kingdom
Planned Parenthood Northern New England (PPNNE) recently announced the closure of its last remaining health center in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, marking the latest in a series of closures that began in 2022. The St. Johnsbury center will cease operations June 3, 2025, citing operational challenges including devastating flooding and persistently low reimbursement rates for services.
2 days ago3 min read
ADVISORY: Vermont Leaders Stand Against ICE Overreach, Call for Mohsen Mahdawi’s Release and Stronger Immigrant Protections
On Tuesday, Vermont leaders will convene a press conference to condemn the unjust detention of Mohsen Mahdawi, call for his immediate release, and denounce ICE’s unlawful actions by reaffirming their commitment to due process. Vermont Senators will spotlight ongoing legislative efforts to safeguard the rights of migrants and their families, and outline actionable steps to support immigrant communities across the state.
4 days ago1 min read
Vermont Democrats Condemn the Unjust Detention of Mohsen Mahdawi
Earlier today, Mohsen Mahdawi—a legal resident of the United States and longtime member of the Upper Valley community—was detained by masked, armed, plainclothes individuals while attempting to complete the final step in his citizenship process at a federal immigration office in Colchester.
Apr 141 min read
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