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Auditor finds Vermont gave COVID funds to entities that didn't need the help
Vermont handed out $50 million in federal COVID money without making sure applicants really needed the money and without documenting why some applicants received money while others didn't, according to a report from the state auditor. "It can be tempting to say that any dollar used to 'grow the economy' is a dollar well spent," Doug Hoffer wrote in a message to Vermonters. "Obviously, that can't be true if the recipient of the money didn't need it,...
2 Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be available in Vermont in 2025
Medicare Advantage plans offered by MVP and WellCare will no longer be available in Vermont next year, part of a nationwide decrease in plan offerings. Read the story on VTDigger here: 2 Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be available in Vermont in 2025.
Tiny Homes: A Promising Solution to Vermont's Housing Crisis
In Addison County, Vermont, a significant number of residents are grappling with a persistent housing crisis.Kate Bentley, a Bristol local, articulates the struggle many face, stating, "Saying it’s been a challenge to find housing would be an understatement. I’ve been in Vermont for about 13 years and we’ve moved 15 or 16 times." This ongoing uncertainty, characterized by constant relocations and the looming threat of eviction, has prompted individuals like Bentley to seek more stable and affordable housing solutions.
Only one statewide incumbent was out-raised by his challenger last month
Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive Democrat, was outraised by more than double in September by his challenger, former Northeast Kingdom Sen. John Rogers, who is running as a Republican. Read the story on VTDigger here: Only one statewide incumbent was out-raised by his challenger last month.
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