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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · 2h ago

“We are not financially stable at this time, but we are stabilizing,” Brattleboro Memorial Hospital has told the state in an annual filing delayed by recent administrative and accounting upheaval.

Brattleboro hospital projects more deficit spending as it reveals ‘significant deficiencies’ - VTDigger

“We are not financially stable at this time, but we are stabilizing,” Brattleboro Memorial Hospital has told the state in an annual filing delayed by recent administrative and accounting upheaval.

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · 4h ago

Florida evangelist Tommie Zito was visiting Vermont to preach earlier this year when he learned of a call for the “third great awakening” from the owner of the defunct Green Mountain College.

‘I'm the awakener’: Evangelist Tommie Zito plans to transform Poultney’s Green Mountain College campus into a Christian university - VTDigger

Some are skeptical of the preacher’s Z University proposal given his past business ventures, but Zito says he has learned from his mistakes.

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · 22h ago

Even Vermont’s U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who’s long called himself a democratic socialist, isn’t on board with the proposal.

Democratic Socialists of America wants to abolish the U.S. Senate. Bernie Sanders says ‘No.’ - VTDigger

Democrats across the caucus dismissed the idea of restructuring Congress. Even U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who’s long called himself a democratic socialist, isn’t on board with the propos...

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · yesterday

The diocese has yet to respond to a court decision permitting creditors to file a lawsuit for an estimated $500 million in church properties and possessions.

Judge allows clergy abuse claimants to sue for parish assets in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case - VTDigger

The state’s largest religious denomination has yet to respond to a court decision permitting creditors to file a lawsuit for an estimated $500 million in local properties and possessions the church ha...

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · 6d ago

Among the items at issue are cellphones — both personal and government-issued — used by authorities during a traffic stop that turned deadly and the investigation that led up to it.

Dispute over evidence preservation heats up in border agent’s killing - VTDigger

Among the items at issue are cellphones — both personal and government-issued — used by authorities during a traffic stop that turned deadly and the investigation that led up to it.

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · 7d ago

“I’m worried about this tax,” Dr. Tony Blofson, the hospital’s acting co-CEO, told the selectboard at a special meeting. “People say, ‘I can’t afford it,’ and this is going to be a divisive issue at a time when we really need to all be together.”

Brattleboro drops idea of tax hike meant to aid its hospital’s endangered birthing center - VTDigger

“This is going to be a divisive issue at a time when we really need to all be together,” a Brattleboro Memorial Hospital leader said upon Tuesday’s withdrawal of a plan some called too costly.

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · last wk.

Kinney Drugs implemented the AI virtual assistant for patient communication and refill services in May. Soon after, its customers began to experience problems.

A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It's led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns. - VTDigger

As AI pops up in healthcare systems across the country, several lawyers told VTDigger that the technology is outpacing regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable.

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · last wk.

“He’d like to get this behind him, but at the same time he wants to call into question police conduct on that day,” the man’s attorney told reporters Tuesday.

Burlington man denies charges of smashing police van window and injuring trooper during ICE raid protest - VTDigger

“He’d like to get this behind him, but at the same time he wants to call into question police conduct on that day,” the man’s attorney told reporters Tuesday.

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · last wk.

New sidewalks or bike paths in seven northern Vermont municipalities are on hold after the Environmental Protection Agency determined the projects no longer aligned with the government’s goals.

Judge finds Vermont's federal grants can't be rescinded if political priorities shift - VTDigger

“This ruling is an important step toward protecting Vermont’s federal funding, now and in the future, from arbitrary termination based on the shifting priorities of the Trump Administration,” Vermont ...

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VTDigger@vtdigger.bsky.social · last wk.

Administrators are reporting shortfalls of $16 million for the last fiscal year, and a projected $14.5 million for the current year, or 11% of a $130 million budget.

Audit reveals Brattleboro hospital’s multiyear budget deficit has risen to at least $30 million - VTDigger

“While some of this news is very shocking to people, it was because our financial reporting systems were in shambles,” a Brattleboro Memorial Hospital administrator said of the higher shortfall total.

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