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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.
Apr 213 min read


Vermont House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan Emergency Housing Modernization Bill
The Vermont House passed legislation that reforms the emergency housing program away from a hotel/motel focused program to a prevention and
Apr 32 min read


House Democrats Push Forward on Education and Finance Reform
House Democrats outlined core parts of a major education reform package today aimed at strengthening student opportunities and stabilizing
Mar 271 min read


House Democrats Condemn Governor’s Veto of Budget Adjustment Act, Urge Action to Protect Vulnerable Vermonters
Vermont House Democrats held a press conference at the Statehouse on Tuesday afternoon to respond to Governor Phil Scott’s veto of the BAA.
Mar 192 min read


Statement from House Majority Leader Rep. Lori Houghton on Governor Scott’s Veto of the Budget Adjustment Act (BAA)
The stakes are way too high. Vetoing the BAA is only compounding the White House’s reckless gutting of vital federal services Vermonters
Mar 151 min read


Vermont Democrats and Advocates Reject Governor Scott’s Plan to Cut Universal School Meals
Today, Vermont House and Senate Democrats joined superintendents and advocates to make clear their commitment to maintaining Universal School Meals – a program that guarantees two meals a day for every Vermont student.Â
Feb 202 min read


Majority Leader Picks In House And Senate Put Health Care And Housing Into Focus
When legislators return to Montpelier in January, Ram Hinsdale and Houghton join the call for concrete proposals from the Governor
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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