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80-hour weeks and drowning in debt: UVM Medical Center resident doctors rally for a new contract

Nearly 70 early-career doctors rallied outside UVM Medical Center in Burlington to put pressure on the hospital's administration to agree to a contract that includes higher compensation, caps on shift length, and better benefits, as well as "common good provisions" to protect patients and staff.

Net metering’s future in New Hampshire remains murky as the legislative session draws to a close

New Hampshire's Legislature is still debating the future of net metering, which has caused uncertainty for developers and investors, and has limited the state's ability to attract investment in clean, diversified energy.

Flexing influence, Ayotte helps defeat two NH Republican bills

Gov. Kelly Ayotte successfully opposed two conservative priorities in the New Hampshire Legislature, with the help of Democrats, demonstrating the divergent political environments between the Republican-held Legislature and the Republican Governor's office.

One UVM lab’s surprise discovery led to flu science breakthrough

Emily Bruce's lab accidentally discovered that different flu viruses enter and infect human lungs in distinct ways, potentially leading to better prevention of the flu.

As Vermont is a key link in global species movement, the state and its partners build out conservation networks and wildlife passages

Conservation groups and state officials are working to preserve forest corridors in Vermont to allow species to migrate in response to climate change, while balancing the need for development and environmental stewardship.