The challenge for Vermont hospitals: Keep costs low, care accessible and their doors open

Hassan introduces bill meant to streamline addiction-related grant funding

Senators Maggie Hassan and Tim Scott introduced the Addiction Grants Modernization Act to streamline the federal grant application process for substance abuse recovery organizations.

Trump administration looks to tap childcare funds to pay stay-at-home parents

New Hampshire childcare providers and advocates expressed concern over a Trump administration proposal to redirect Child Care and Development Fund resources toward stay-at-home parents, potentially leaving working families with fewer subsidies.

Catholic Medical Center awards $50,000 to crisis housing program

HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery received a $50,000 grant from Catholic Medical Center to expand its Pivot Program, which provides short-term crisis housing for individuals facing substance use, homelessness, or mental health challenges.

Feds’ lawsuit demanding Vermont voter data tossed by federal judge

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice against Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, ruling that the Trump administration did not have the authority to demand access to sensitive voter registration data.

Brattleboro police say they won't take Keene's tack with ICE

Brattleboro Police Chief Jeremy Evans announced at a special selectboard meeting that the department will refuse to assist ICE with immigration enforcement, contrasting the recent actions taken by the Keene police department.