The Frequency

Sen. Leahy wraps up his nearly five decades in Congress. Plus, housing advocates call for more state funding, the Scott administration makes emergency housing plans, and the latest COVID-19 numbers.

Congresswoman-elect Becca Balint readies to head to Washington. Plus, Vermont’s two new constitutional amendments are official, Beta flies its electric plane to Kentucky, and a federal grant will fund a border crossing upgrade.

Collecting winterberries in the spirit of Christmas. Plus, a man held at the Rutland state prison dies, DCF moves forward with a temporary facility for young people in the criminal justice system, and the USDA extends a deadline for a support program for dairy farmers.

How Governor Phil Scott plans to approach the next legislative session. Plus, moderate levels of the flu in Vermont, Casella plans to keep raising rates, and a hydroelectric project in Swanton.

Nearly half of the officers at the Northfield Police Department have been flagged for credibility issues. Plus, a lawsuit against UVM over how it handled sexual assault allegations, monitoring PFAS chemicals, and federal same-sex marriage rights.

A community space in Burlington lets chefs take over a few days a week. Plus, an economic forecast, how the winter could affect the electric grid, Christmas tree prices, and COVID-19 numbers.

A couple in Derby opens their doors to Ukrainian refugees. Plus, Gov. Scott creates a paid family leave program which advocates say doesn’t go far enough, a forest in central Vermont is conserved, and Bread and Puppet Theater expands in Glover.

How longtime cannabis growers fit into the new legal market. Plus, fixing Vermont’s emergency dispatch system, Gov. Scott supports legal sports betting, F-35 night flights, and remembering Ray McNeill.

After almost 50 years, auctioneer Ernie Stevens is closing shop. Plus, Democrats choose a speaker of the House, the state seeks feedback on electricity regulation, and remembering Pete Sutherland.

How Vermont is providing sex ed as the country debates abortion access. Plus, more details about GlobalFoundries’ layoff plans, the challenge of using federal COVID relief money, and endangered bats.