Feb 19 Voters increasingly see Sanders as electable By Lisa Lerer and Emily Swanson, Associated Press A greater percentage of Democratic registered voters view the Vermont senator as likable, honest, competent and compassionate than they did just two months ago, according to a new Associated Press poll. Continue reading
Jan 21 Bernie Sanders' health plan is Medicare on growth hormones By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders calls his plan for a government-run health care system "Medicare for all." But it's not. With full coverage for long-term care, most dental work included, no deductibles and zero copays, the Sanders plan… Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch Is this job-creating foreign investment project too good to be true? By PBS News Hour In northeastern Vermont, a half-billion dollar development is helping to transform a lagging economy into the state's job-creation leader. It seems like a win for tourists and for foreign investors, who put up the money in return for green cards… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 4:37 Why we need poetry to slow us down By PBS News Hour For MacArthur fellow Ellen Bryant Voigt, nature has always served as an inspiration for her poetry. She speaks about her love for natural beauty and need for solitude, as well as poetry’s gift for slowing us down. Continue watching
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