Bradford
Politics
Kids like free school meals. States are trying to reel in the costs.
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.A few years ago, so few high schoolers ate breakfast in Vermont’s Essex Westford School District that the cafeteria looked like “a ghost town” in the morning, recalls Scott Fay, the director of child nutrition.But now that breakfast is free for all students, kids are packing the cafeteria to talk, munch on fresh cranberry-orange bread, and finish homework before the first bell.“It’s really amazing to see that transition,” said Fay, who helped lobby for the Vermont law that expanded free meals. That’s “what...
Wanda Minoli named new state buildings and general services commissioner
Minoli will replace Jennifer Fitch, who is stepping down from the role next week, Gov. Phil Scott’s office said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Wanda Minoli named new state buildings and general services commissioner.
At VTDigger debate, lieutenant gubernatorial candidates highlight differences in personality more than politics
“Personally, my opponent and I couldn't be more different,” Republican challenger John Rodgers said of his Progressive/Democratic opponent, Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman. Read the story on VTDigger here: At VTDigger debate, lieutenant gubernatorial candidates highlight differences in personality more than politics.
Cannabis Control Board to pause new retail licenses
The Cannabis Control Board voted Wednesday, Sept. 25, to temporarily close the window for new retail and tier 2 cultivation applications in Vermont. “The Board is committed to adapting to changing market conditions,” the news release stated. At Wednesday’s meeting, all three of the board’s members spoke of their concern for oversaturation in the regulated […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.