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Vermont Business Magazine While 7.5 million students receive special education services nationwide, most general educators feel unprepared to support these learners, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Experts in neurodivergence say that gap only widens as students move into higher education.
by Christina Nelson, et al We are family child care owners throughout the state of Vermont, and we support the current version of S.206, or the Early Childhood Educator Profession Bill.
Vermont State Police On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force assisted members of the Brattleboro Police Department who, as part of a separate investigation, had executed a search warrant at 6 Reynolds Dr. in Brattleboro.
Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office has announced that Brodie Carstairs, 32, of Burlington, Vermont, was arraigned on 14 felony counts of online promotion of child sexual abuse materials, two counts of attempted use of a child in a sexual performance, three counts of felony possession of child sexual abuse materials, and one count of inciting to felony.
Vermont Business Magazine The General Fund, Transportation Fund and Education Fund all exceeded their respective monthly consensus cash flow target in the state’s March 2026 revenue results. The Personal Income, Gas, Meals & Rooms and Sales taxes all had a strong month.
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Vermont Business Magazine The Lake Champlain Chamber successfully hosted its sold out 115th Annual Gala on Thursday, April 16 at ECHO, bringing together over 300 business leaders and community members to celebrate the outstanding achievements of local businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Vermont State Police's investigation into the crash has determined that Trooper Breen and another trooper were on duty and responding to a call for service in Jamaica when Trooper Breen lost control of his cruiser while negotiating a right-hand curve on Route 100. Breen’s cruiser traveled left of center and collided head-on with Christina Fisher’s Honda CRV.
Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a written opinion and judgment, granting the plaintiff states’ summary judgment motion.
by Richard Plumb, President of Saint Michael’s College For decades, American higher education has made a simple promise: earn a degree, get a good job. It was a compelling argument — and, for many years, a true one. But today, that promise is under strain. Recent graduates are taking longer to find work. Employers are rethinking entry-level roles.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.04 per gallon, down 5.6 cents per gallon from last week's $4.10/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.83/g while the highest was $4.19/g, a difference of 36.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 9.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.97/g today.
by Maggie Lenz and Gwynn Zakov On Thursday and Friday, the House debated and ultimately passed H.955, the major education reform bill, on a largely party-line vote, with all Republicans and several Democrats and Progressives voting in opposition. The vote reflects both the urgency around education reform and the lack of consensus on how to get there.