The Frequency

Legislative proposals that would change how Vermont approaches child care. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to investigate COVID vaccine price hikes, spectators banned from basketball games in Grand Isle, and one of the two pharmacies in St. Johnsbury is set to close.

Lawmakers consider more oversight of county sheriffs. Plus, high cannabis revenues, health care workers sign a union contract, a second Vermonter charged for actions on January 6th, and a remote polar plunge.

Kiah Morris reflects on her experience as the target of online hate. Plus, a law that would protect lessons on race and gender, a controversial new Sheriff in Franklin County, a federal labor complaint against a Vermont software company, and preparing for the cold snap.

Why organic dairy farmers made an emotional plea to lawmakers for financial help. Plus, proposals for emergency housing and child care, Rep. Balint’s role on the House Oversight Committee, and a church in Thetford changes hands.

How the warm winter is affecting Vermont’s timber industry. Plus, Senator Bernie Sanders wants to raise the minimum wage, small growers are carrying the cannabis market, and a new top prosecutor in Orleans County.

The debate over whether or not to continue funding Vermont’s universal school meal program. Plus, work delayed on significant climate policy, support staff at UVM Medical Center vote to unionize, and CBD labeling requirements.

In a new book, a Vermont historian looks at the story of reproductive justice. Plus, single-payer health care, protecting health care providers who give gender-affirming treatment, a second investigation into the Franklin County sheriff-elect, and the end of Everyone Eats.

A plan to open a juvenile detention center in Newbury hits local opposition. Plus, retirees push back on a plan to switch their health insurance, drivers can opt-in to a lawsuit against Casella, and preserving Bernie’s mitten memes.

How officials are responding to racist incidents in Vermont high school sports. Plus, prohibiting deception in interrogations of young people, organic dairy farmers on the edge, and December unemployment.

The impending end of pandemic-era food assistance. Plus, Democrats react to Gov. Scott’s spending plans, a former St. Albans cop found not guilty of assault, and layoffs at the Vermont Country Store.