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Pesticide Policy: Vermont became the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease, with the law taking effect Nov. 1 and allowing limited crop exemptions through 2030. Storm Impacts: A Saturday storm knocked out power for tens of thousands across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, with thousands also affected in Vermont. Road & Bridge Work: Expect major traffic disruptions statewide for the week of June 1, including I-89 paving and bridge rehabilitation, plus multiple North Bennington area closures tied to bridge and sewer work. Public Lands & Wildlife: A Vermont tree steward award highlights local conservation wins, including native plantings, invasive management, and a bobolink preserve effort. Recreation & Fishing: Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day is June 13, with a free family fishing festival in Grand Isle and the start of the bass season. Local Business: Lake Effect Vermont is opening a new South Hero location June 10, moving into the renovated McGregor Building. Legislative Watch: Vermont lawmakers adjourned after reaching a compromise on education reform, ending a session marked by consolidation fights.

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May 24, 2026

Vermont nears first-in-the-nation paraquat ban as Parkinson’s case gains attention

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May 20, 2026

Hormel Leads a Fragmented Smoked Bacon and Ham Market

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May 18, 2026

Hypertherm Associates details 2025 culture and social responsibility progress

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May 15, 2026

Illinois pesticide findings fuel new pressure on state bans

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Vermont House concludes session with key votes and debates on major bills

Vermont House concludes session with key votes and debates on major bills

Solar array gone awry: Vermont probes solar development owner about broken solar panels

Solar array gone awry: Vermont probes solar development owner about broken solar panels

Vermont Legislature adjourns 2026 session that centered, again, on education reform

Vermont Legislature adjourns 2026 session that centered, again, on education reform


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May 24, 2026

Vermont Poised to Become First State to Ban Paraquat as Family’s Parkinson’s Battle Draws National Attention

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May 21, 2026

Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETY) and Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC Announce Additional Regulatory Milestone for Lyndon Renewable Energy 

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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May 19, 2026

Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition Opposing EPA’s Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution 

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May 7, 2026

Vermont Renewable Gas Reaches Agreement with State Agriculture Agency for Lyndon Renewable Energy Project

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May 7, 2026

Vermont National Guard conducts key leader engagements with Senegal partners ahead of 2027 medical exercise

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Vermont Renewable Gas Reaches Agreement with State Environmental Regulators, Advancing Lyndon Renewable Energy Project

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