Vermont’s Budget Boosts UVM Amid Controversy

Vermont’s legislature closed session with a nine-billion-dollar budget, including a controversial twelve-million-dollar boost for UVM athletics—split between unclaimed property and the higher education trust fund, with strict deadlines to meet enrollment and construction goals. Meanwhile, New York enacted a law banning face coverings for cops and federal agents in public, a bill Vermont narrowly missed passing but plans to revive next session. A data center regulation bill, vetoed by the governor as unnecessary, sparked heated debate over AI infrastructure’s growing impact—lawmakers agree it’s a pressing issue needing future attention. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af28d0343a16fd59