Ending the Covid emergency
An episode of the The Deeper Dig podcast, hosted by VTDigger, titled "Ending the Covid emergency" was published on June 16, 2021 and runs 22 minutes.
June 16, 2021 ·22m · The Deeper Dig
Summary
The Covid-19 state of emergency gave the Scott administration the authority to maintain a vast social safety net during the pandemic. Landlords were barred from evicting renters, homeless Vermonters were housed free of charge in motels around the state, and a series of meal distribution programs ensured families access to food. Now that the emergency declaration has ended, advocates are nervous that the boost in social services over the past 15 months will be coming to an end too. Guests: Anore Horton (Hunger Free Vermont), Xander Landen (VTDigger)
Episode Description
The Covid-19 state of emergency gave the Scott administration the authority to maintain a vast social safety net during the pandemic. Landlords were barred from evicting renters, homeless Vermonters were housed free of charge in motels around the state, and a series of meal distribution programs ensured families access to food.
Now that the emergency declaration has ended, advocates are nervous that the boost in social services over the past 15 months will be coming to an end too.
Guests: Anore Horton (Hunger Free Vermont), Xander Landen (VTDigger)
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