ITHACA, New York, Aug. 30 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University issued the following news: By Tom Fleischman Six years ago, the state of Vermont passed what turned out to be a short-lived law mandating disclosure of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, on all food products. That law's effect? A collective shrug of the shoulders. That doesn't mean people don't care about whether GMO ingredients are in their food, according to new Cornell research. Although the mandatory labeling law didn't change  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 31 (TNStalk) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: As the November midterm elections approach, the issue of abortion looms large over many races, ballot initiatives and candidates. Voters in California, Vermont, Michigan and Kentucky will find measures on their ballots aimed at either protecting or curbing reproductive rights, and candidates across the political spectrum are making the battle over abortion rights part of their campaigns. Two University o  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 3 (TNSper) -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2022: Governor Phil Scott today announced that Secretary John Quinn will be leaving his role leading the Vermont Agency of Digital Services (ADS) later this month to work in the private sector. Secretary Quinn was first appointed by Governor Scott as chief innovation officer upon taking office in January 2017. He was named the first secretary of ADS after Executive Order 06-17 came  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 3 (TNSper) -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2022: Governor Phil Scott today announced he's appointed 122 Vermonters to State boards and commissions since July. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their communities. The Governor's office is currently soliciting applications to fill vacancies and upcoming term expirations. All those interested i  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 3 (TNSper) -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2022: Governor Phil Scott announced today the appointment of Dee Barbic, a retired Vermont State Police (VSP) lieutenant, as Vermont's first director of violence prevention. The creation of this position was included in Governor Scott's 10-point public safety enhancement and violence prevention action plan, announced on August 17. Barbic will report directly to the Office of the Go  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2022: Governor Phil Scott today announced that starting in 2024, individual and small group health plans will cover one set of prescription hearing aids every three years and annual exams. This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved expanded coverage in Vermont's essential health benefit (EHB) for services including prescription hearing aids. Together with the Food and  more