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News from June 2023

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Week ending June 10 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Vermont

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 33 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 10.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Vermont during week ending June 24

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Vermont in the week ending June 24, making up less than 9.1% of total deaths by all causes in Vermont.

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Attorney General Clark Sues Monsanto for PCB Contamination

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Attorney General Charity Clark has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto to protect and restore Vermont’s natural resources and schools affected by PCB contamination.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Sanders, Sen. Welch, and Rep. Balint to Hold Town Meeting on Youth Mental Health Crisis

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, with Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.), will hold a town meeting on the youth mental health crisis on Thursday, June 29.

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Vermont Turkey Brood Survey Starts July 1

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking the public’s help with monitoring wild turkeys.

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37 people die from diseases of the heart in Vermont during week ending June 17

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were 37 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Vermont in the week ending June 17, making up 27% of total deaths by all causes in Vermont.

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ACRU’s West: Vermont policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Vermont's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Vermont during week ending June 24

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Vermont in the week ending June 24, making up less than 9.1% of total deaths by all causes in Vermont.

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24 people die in Vermont from heart disease in week ending June 24

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were 24 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Vermont during the week ending June 24, a 35.1% decrease from the previous week.

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Senator Welch Hosts Listening Session on Strengthening Communities in Rural Vermont

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Tonight, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) hosted a Listening Session in Greensboro Bend focused on issues impacting Vermonters in rural communities.

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Welch Celebrates Historic Investment in Vermont Broadband by Biden-Harris Administration

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Vermont will receive nearly $230 million to deploy broadband throughout the state as part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which is a program of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Vermont during week ending June 24

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Vermont in the week ending June 24, making up less than 9.1% of total deaths by all causes in Vermont.

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Vermont: 24 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 26, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 24 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

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Vermont Settles with Lingerie Retailer ‘Adore Me’ Over Deceptive Advertising and Billing Practices

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Attorney General Charity Clark on June 16, 2023 announced a $2.35 million multistate settlement with Adore Me, Inc., a lingerie retailer that primarily sells its merchandise online.

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Sanders To Hold Press Conference, Roundtable, and Discussions on Tuesday

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

He will hold a press conference to announce a significant federal investment to expand primary health care capabilities in the southern part of the state.

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NEWS: Sanders Welcomes EPA Administrator to Vermont to Announce Solar for All Initiative

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Sanders and EPA Administrator Regan will be joined by Sen. Welch, Rep. Balint, SunCommon, and other community leaders at press conference announcement, after which will open up to questions from the media

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PUC Seeks Members to Serve on Electric System Planning Committee

By Green Mountain Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

The Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking to fill two positions on the Vermont System Planning Committee (“VSPC”) – an alternate representing residential electric consumers, and an alternate representing commercial and industrial electric consumers.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in Vermont during week ending June 10?

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 25, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 10.

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24 people die in Vermont from cancer in week ending June 24

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 25, 2023

There were 24 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Vermont during the week ending June 24, a 4% decrease from the previous week.

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Vermont deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending June 10

By Green Mountain Times | Jun 25, 2023

Vermont's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.