The Frequency

What it means for 12-15 year olds to be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, discipline disparities in Burlington schools, Castleton’s middle school closing, and COVID-19 vaccination progress.

COVID-19 vaccines for Vermonters experiencing homelessness. And how the state remembers historical figures who are BIPOC.

A look at the budget passed by the Vermont Legislature. Plus, COVID-19 numbers, a priority response system for Burlington Police, and an event to discuss race and media.

Efforts to protect a threatened species of turtle. Plus, a rising vaccination rate, state pensions, and 301 kinds of bee.

Northeast Kingdom residents call for better mental health care in the region. Plus, Ripton is leaving its school district, the border will stay closed, and more birds are back in town.

A couple in Chester took over a longstanding local business during the pandemic. Plus, a Koffee Kup lawsuit, a childcare bill heads to Gov. Scott, and COVID-19 numbers.

The state of Vermont’s hemp industry. Plus, declining COVID-19 cases, a possible rate increase for Burlington Electric, and a new president at Northern Vermont University.

The slow expansion of electricity in Vermont. Plus, Ripton will try to withdraw its elementary school again, the UVM Health Network’s financial recovery, and hydropower in Fair Haven.

A rental assistance program launched last month could help thousands of struggling tenants. Plus, the potential for COVID restrictions to ease sooner, school-based vaccine clinics, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Former Governor Madeleine Kunin is out with a new book of poetry. Plus, a potential taskforce to address sexual violence on college campuses, Medicaid funds used for police in schools, and the world’s largest marble exhibit.