The Frequency

The lingering legacy of fraudulent EB-5 projects in the Northeast Kingdom. Plus: some primary care offices aren’t accepting new patients, Ben & Jerry’s aims to cut carbon, and a mysterious explosive device is found in West Rutland.

Legislation proposes an environmental justice policy in Vermont. Plus: Michael Pieciak is running for State Treasurer, Gov. Scott’s clean heat veto and a new strain of rainbow trout.

Some Indigenous leaders are questioning the authenticity of Vermont’s Abenaki tribes. Plus: T.J. Donovan is not running for reelection, a legislative rundown, and remembering David Worthley.

Why State Treasurer Beth Pearce is not seeking reelection. Plus: a new life for the pension reform bill, an ethics code for government employees, and funding for a truth and reconciliation panel.

What a leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe V. Wade would mean for reproductive rights in Vermont. Plus, the House moves forward on an environmental justice bill, more antiviral treatment for COVID, and the latest COVID metrics.

An explanation of the legislature’s changes to the way public schools are funded. Plus, Gov. Scott vetoes a pension reform bill, high levels of COVID transmission, and Brenda Siegel enters the race for governor.

Mask guidelines are relaxing, but kids under 5 still can’t get vaccinated. Plus: the Clean Heat Standard moves forward, another player in the EB-5 scandal sentenced, and funding for walleye fry.

A rural utility crew and an April snowstorm. Plus: UVM Health Network stops a plan to build a new psychiatric unit, the death of a person in a Vermont prison, and another candidate for Secretary of State.

A mother whose son died of an opioid overdose on grief, activism, and addressing the Sacklers. Plus: an environmental justice bill advances, UVM students walk out to protest the university’s handling of sexual violence, and Michael Pieciak steps down.

Casella’s dominance in the Vermont waste industry raises concerns that it’s nearing a monopoly. Plus: the House passes a pension reform bill, the Pride Center of Burlington is vandalized, and Beta passes a hurdle to build a new manufacturing plant.