The Frequency

Dispatches from the final sprint of the 2023 legislative session.

Bird migration patterns are changing as the climate warms. Plus, Gov. Scott vetoes the Affordable Heat Act, impeachment proceedings to begin for Franklin County officials, and a push to decriminalize magic mushrooms.

Broadband projects are making headway – and hitting roadblocks. Plus, a compromise on Act 250 changes, the motel housing program set to end, possible impeachments in Franklin County, and Green Up Day at Jay Peak.

Research from a St Michael’s College professor into the effects of cannabis. Plus, officials call for the Franklin County State’s Attorney to resign, Vermont allows out-of-staters to access medical aid-in-dying, electric vehicle infrastructure.

A visit to a Barre bakery that makes hot sauce. Plus, Gov. Scott’s concern about the price tag of a child care bill, Narcan vending machines, DOC and the state employees union make a deal, and the Vermont Quilt Festival calls it quits.

Why Burlington seems to have become a hot spot for crows. Plus, opioid overdose deaths are up a third year in a row, Senator Peter Welch favors term limits for the Supreme Court, the state senate gives preliminary approval to a waiting period for gun purchases, and No Mow May.

Federal funding that has been paying for motel rooms for unhoused Vermonters is about to expire, and advocates are asking the legislature to step in.

The final installment of our series on class in Vermont. Plus, legislative updates on the Affordable Heat Act, paid family leave, and relief for organic dairy farmers.

A former state legislator on making ends meet. Plus, a state senate committee approves a waiting period for gun purchases, the high costs of fertility care, Sanders endorses Biden, and a fly fishing festival in Arlington.

Class divides in Vermont, and what it takes to buy land here. Plus, a bill that would allow opioid users to test their drugs, advocates call for a problem gambling treatment fund, Vermont State University to keep its libraries (for now), and Casella Waste expands.