Vermont

In Other News: An Introductory Discussion 04/16/2025

Host and local attorney Kurt Mehta, Esquire is joined by Political Analyst/Commentator/Essayists Erika Adamson and Gabe Salazar to introduce their new show and what to expect in future episodes. They discuss the DOGE order and impacts, the state of the Democratic party, and lessons from the book "Abundance" by Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein. Kurt also gives a tribute to the late Sandy Baird and her impact on the Vermont community.

On the Waterfront: Ethan Allen Homestead Museum 04/16/2025

Host Mariah Riggs interviews Angie Grove, Executive Director of the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum.

Step back in time to the 18th century at the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum! Come see what everyday life was like on the New England frontier during and after the American Revolution. Museum admission includes access to exhibits, a guided tour of the restored 1787 Allen House, a 15-minute film on Revolutionary War veteran & Vermont founder Ethan Allen, a kid’s costume corner, tavern toys & games, and access to our recreated 18th century colonial garden. The Museum also hosts a gift shop featuring Vermont artisan products and historical books and toys.

Angie Grove is the Executive Director of the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum in Burlington, Vermont. Angie grew up in Washington State, and moved across the country twenty years ago to pursue her passion for Revolutionary War era history. Angie studied philosophy at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Virginia, and earned her master’s in history at UVM. In addition to her experience in history museums, Angie has also taught in both public and nonprofit education, and has participated in two archaeological digs in Europe. Angie lives in the New North End of Burlington with her spouse and two dogs and when she is not at the museum, she enjoys outdoor and traveling adventures.

For more information about Ethan Allen Homestead visit: www.ethanallenhomestead.org

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Appropriations Committee - Discussion of Federal Funding 04/15/2025

Discussion of Federal Funding at the Vermont House Appropriations Committee.

On Tuesday, Secretary of State (SOS) Sarah Copeland Hanzas presented about Federal Funding in House Appropriations.

Lauren Hibbert, Secretary of State Federal Funds Spreadsheet: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Workgroups/House%20Appropriations/Federal%20Funds/W~Lauren%20Hibbert~Secretary%20of%20State%20Federal%20Funds%20Spreadsheet~4-15-2025.pdf

All Things LGBTQ - News 04/15/2025

Provided by ORCA Media:

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning Community presents local and national news.

Mercy Connections: Group Visit and Program Reflections 04/15/2025

Mercy Connections, a Chittenden County (Vermont) nonprofit, offers a safe and welcoming place where all are invited to learn, grow, and make positive changes. Mercy Connections’ classes and programs help people identify and achieve their own goals within community support.

The Vermont Community Leadership Training builds the skills, knowledge, and confidence that enables participants to become effective advocates/agents of positive change. Through their participation in the eleven-week program, individuals gain confidence and find their voice to engage in community issues affecting themselves and their families.

In this program, leadership training participants share their work.

Senator Peter Welch: The Impact of Trump's Trade War on Vermont's Tourism Economy 04/14/2025

From ORCA Media:

Press Conference - Senator Peter Welch

The Future of Education in Vermont - Bipartisan Forum in Chester Vermont 04/14/2025

From SAPA-TV:

The Future of Education in Vermont - Bipartisan Forum in Chester Vermont

Under the Dome: Legislative Updates 04/14/2025

Host Meghan O'Rourke, CCTV, speaks with Representative Emilie Krasnow and Representative Chloe Tomlinson about the 2025 legislative session.

To contact your local representative, you can find their contact information on the State's website.

Community Mindfulness: Clarity of Mind 04/14/2025

From Andrea Marion:

In this Community Mindfulness weekly session, we will practice inner clarity which comes when thinking is reduced to a bare minimum. Inner clarity is like clear skies- it can’t be grasped but we can enjoy it, settle into the here and now. And rest. With Andrea Marion, volunteer leader.

Community Mindfulness started meeting in 2014, thanks to a grant from the Vermont Community Foundation to the City of Winooski. For information on the weekly Zoom/In Person Community Mindfulness practice and discussion, contact andreamarion193@gmail.com.

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Government Operations and Military Affairs - Testimony of S.59 Open Meeting Law 04/10/2025

Testimony of S.59 Open Meeting Law at the Vermont House Government Operations and Military Affairs.

On Thursday, the House Government Operations and Military Affairs committee continued testimony on S.59, a bill which makes technical corrections to Vermont’s open meeting law. The committee heard from Maura Collins (VHFA), Natalie Kanner (Charlotte Selectboard), Mike Donoghue (Vermont Press Association), and John Flowers (Vermont Press Association).

S.59: Written Testimony (The Valley Reporter): https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Workgroups/House%20Government%20Operations/Bills/S.59/Witness%20Documents/S.59~Lisa%20Loomis~Written%20Testimony~4-10-2025.pdf

S.59: As Passed by Senate: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Workgroups/House%20Government%20Operations/Bills/S.59/Drafts,%20Amendments,%20and%20Other%20Legal%20Documents/S.59~Tucker%20Anderson~As%20Passed%20by%20Senate~4-10-2025.pdf

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