6+ hour, 13+ min ago  (719+ words) Stripped of a liability shield for manufacturers, the bill is a major MAHA win. Still, not all farmers and farmer advocates are happy. For many members of the U. S. House of Representatives and MAHA supporters, April 30, 2026 was a big day: In…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (453+ words) Republican members of the Vermont House of Representatives this morning said they will introduce a measure on the House floor today to allow properties enrolled in the Current Use program to count towards Vermont's 50% conservation of total land area by…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (950+ words) A fruitful two weeks in Bandera, Texas at "Confluence," and "American Regeneration Conference" with Acres USA While it has been disappointing to see little to no progress on the issue I am not convinced the most pressing yet underreported global…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (584+ words) Donated land to be called Wolf Tree Wilderness Sanctuary. By Amanda Johnson, for the Community News Service A Montpelier-based regional land trust that aims to conserve Vermont wilderness recently announced that it is in the process of conserving land in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (120+ words) Scott names DCF commissioner Governor Phil Scott on Friday, March 20 appointment of Sandi Hoffman as commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF). She has served as interim commissioner since September of 2025." Hoffman holds a Master of Social Work…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1063+ words) by Dave Soulia, for FYIVT. com At'Friday's meeting'of the'Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee, lawmakers received an update on the ongoing development of'Act 181 Tier 3" areas under Vermont's evolving land-use framework " a category that could shape where and how'Act 250'applies in certain…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (836+ words) Lamoille Valley Pregnancy Resource Center " 65 Portland Street, Morrisville Vermont." HOME IMPROVEMENT New Life Crew " Pete Fiske Alabaster Home Repair " William Moore, Johnson VT, 888-3930 MASSAGE Planet Massage " Suzan Seymour TAX SERVICES Robert Rich Tax & Financial Services WELDING North Country Welding Supply…...

4+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (286+ words) A Republican lawmaker is preparing legislation to roll back a controversial provision of Vermont's Act 250 land-use reform, arguing it unfairly targets rural property owners. Burtt said the rule disproportionately affects rural Vermont, where long private roads are common. He estimates…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (635+ words) Vermont hawkwatch counting sites saw fewer numbers for the broad-winged hawk population this year. by Kate Kempner, for the Community News Service PUTNEY " In their end-of-season report, Putney Mountain Hawkwatch saw an "uninspiringly" low raptor count for their 2025 season, despite…...