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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 2 MIN

Vermont's Recovery, Policy Shifts, and Election Focus

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Vermont receives $20M federal funding for storm recovery, with FEMA directing funds to critical repairs and infrastructure projects. The state legislature passes a bill to ban paraquat, a herbicide linked to Parkinsons disease, setting a national precedent. Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar introduce the Universal School Meals Program Act to provide free meals to every student. Attorney General Charity Clark takes a leadership role in AI regulation and secures a settlement against Franklin Foods for wastewater permit violations. Proposal four, adding an equal rights clause to the state constitution, heads to the ballot in November. 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/85d61eda2b7f7f28

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