Mar 20 States to test ways to get food stamp recipients back to work By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Ten states will test new ways to get food stamp recipients back to work, using Agriculture Department grants aimed at helping some of the 46 million Americans who receive benefits move off the rolls. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 6:58 Running on renewable energy, Burlington, Vermont powers green movement forward By PBS News Hour Burlington, Vermont, the state's largest city, recently became the first in the country to use 100 percent renewable energy for its residents' electricity needs. In a state known for socially conscious policies, the feat represents a milestone in the growing… Continue watching
Jan 31 ‘Energy vampires’ are draining your power and money. Here’s what to do about it. By Connie Kargbo Even when appliances and devices are powered off -- if the devices are plugged in, they're sucking up power. These so-called "vampire electronics" account for five to 10 percent of an average home's energy use. Continue reading
Jan 28 What’s the difference between Grade A and Grade B maple syrup? By Ruth Tam Hint: Between Grade A and Grade B maple syrup, one no longer exists. Continue reading
Jul 18 Three states join lawsuit against 5-Hour Energy drink maker By Anna Christiansen Oregon, Washington and Vermont filed suits Thursday against Living Essentials LLC and Innovation Ventures LLC, makers of the highly popular energy booster. Attorneys for the states want a permanent injunction against the parent companies’ misleading marketing and are seeking civil… Continue reading
Apr 24 Vermont to become first state to mandate GMO labeling By Talia Mindich Vermont is set to become the first state to require labels for food made with genetically modified organisms. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch Vermont gov. confronts deadly heroin crisis as public health problem Vermont gov. confronts deadly heroin crisis as public health problem… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch Phish’s Trey Anastasio on the Band’s Start in Vermont Phish's Trey Anastasio on How Drinking Age Aided the Band's Start in Vermont… Continue watching
Mar 06 Gingrich Wins Ga., Romney Takes Va., Vt., AP Projects By News Desk GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich addresses the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce during a campaign stop Tuesday in Duluth, Ga.; Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Updated 7:46 p.m. ET | As Super Tuesday polls at 7 p.m. ET in Georgia, Virginia… Continue reading
Sep 01 Irene’s Impact in Vermont: ‘This Was a Very Sad Place’ By Saskia de Melker New Hampshire Public Radio reporter Elaine Grant reports from the neighboring Vermont towns of White River Junction and Hartford on how residents and businesses are faring in the wake of Hurricane Irene's massive flood damage. Read more: For… Continue reading