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House Advances Anti-Narcotics Bill
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After weeks of studying Vermont’s prescription drug problem, House lawmakers on Thursday advanced a sweeping bill that would address opiate addiction and abuse.VPR News
Burlington, Winooski Schools Partner for Education
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Vermont’s political leaders visited Burlington High School Monday, highlighting a new initiative between Burlington and Winooski. The state’s two most diverse school districts are working together to remodel and rethink their education systems, and they’re getting a little help from civic leaders.VPR News
Lawmakers Move To Provide Drivers’ Licenses To Migrants
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Lawmakers were busy Friday trying to meet a deadline to move bills out of committee. A few bills got an extension of the deadline.VPR News
Bill Would Require Employers To Offer Health Coverage To Same-Sex Spouses
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The Vermont House gave preliminary approval Friday to a bill that would require out-of-state employers to offer the same health coverage to employees with a same-sex partner as those provided to their employees in a heterosexual marriage.VPR News
Vermont’s Gun Control Advocates Struggle to Gain Traction
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Gun control advocates rallied at the statehouse on Wednesday, although there’s little evidence the Legislature will consider gun-control bills this year.VPR News
As Legislature Reconvenes, Lawmakers Push for Energy Efficiency
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Lawmakers reconvene for the second half of the legislative session on Tuesday. And, despite budget woes and federal cuts, some of them are hoping to stay focused on a goal set at the beginning of the session: fighting climate change and promoting energy efficiency at the same time.VPR News
Bill Would Restrict Flame Retardants
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A Vermont Senate committee is considering a bill that would restrict a range of flame retardants in commercial products.VPR News
Shumlin Wants to Forgive $6M From Cities and Towns
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Gov. Peter Shumlin said on Wednesday the state shouldn’t collect $6 million that the auditor’s office says several towns owe to the state education fund.VPR News
