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DFR has launched a new campaign to help Vermonters understand health insurance rights under state and federal law for reproductive, preventive, and telehealth services.

The campaign offers guidance on filing complaints when insurers charge incorrect costs and is shared via social media and print materials.

A recent LendingTree analysis revealed one in five Vermont homes is vacant (75.8% are seasonal), leaving fewer year-round options for locals; nationwide, vacancies fell slightly as markets tightened.

Burlington High School has reopened today — its rebuilt campus is set to welcome students as classes begin.

The new campus is ready for the school year.

Fidium earned 70 top internet performance rankings in Vermont during Q1 to Q2 2026, including the fastest download + upload speeds in many counties, reinforcing its position as northern New England's leading fiber provider.

A recent federal study found Vermont had the nation’s 7th highest cervical cancer death rate at 33.9 per 100,000 women, averaging 11 deaths in 2020 — the rate is 43% above the national median and more than twice that of Massachusetts.

A MediFind report compared states' healthcare spending against median income and found Vermont ranked 10th at 13.11% on care costs (with hospital services costing $5,638 per person).

The Vermont Department of Health is reviewing the 2025 Youth Risky Behavior Report, which shows fewer teens are drinking and vaping but a quarter are facing mental health challenges.

The agency will work with community groups to plan improved support services.

UVM President Marlene Tromp held a State of the University address yesterday, noting enrollment dropped 7 percent to about 10,800 students, creating a $12 million deficit.

She announced plans to fundraise, expand tuition-free eligibility for families, and launch Vermont Listens events in Bennington and Burlington in fall 2027.