WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Isabelle Marchese: * * * The House Energy and Commerce Committee Is Sounding the Alarm on Medicaid Fraud Medicaid was sold to the American people as a program meant to serve pregnant women, the disabled, the elderly, and children. Unfortunately, the program is now riddled with fraud committed by organized crime syndicates, identity thieves, and fraudulent shell businesses. The House Energy an  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 9 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Phil Scott Appoints David Soucy to House of Representatives * Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of David Soucy of Barre Town to fill the vacant Washington-Orange seat in the House of Representatives. "Dave has been involved in his community for many years and will be a strong voice for common-sense legislation in the State House," said Governor P  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * TSUAg and UTIA Collaborate to Enhance Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry * Joint research efforts offer potential support for Tennessee producers and industry NASHVILLE, Tenn. -The Tennessee State University College of Agriculture (TSUAg) and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) have launched a joint seed funding program to support collaborat  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The University of Vermont is moving forward with the repatriation of human remains and funerary objects to the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The action follows the completion of an inventory confirming cultural affiliation between the materials and the tribe. The collection includes human remains representing at least 10 individuals along with 100 associated funerary objects. These objec  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, called on the State House to follow through on legislative commitments to reform the state education system during his weekly news conference in Montpelier. The governor criticized the legislature for delaying the implementation of Act 73, a compromise plan intended to stabilize property taxes and equalize resources for students and teachers. Education Secretary Zoie Saunders joined the governor, highlighting how current funding disparities pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Hosts 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Windsor County * BETHEL, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at the Bethel Village Sandwich Shop. Senator Welch joined local leaders and community members to discuss how Washington can work better for Windsor County families, businesses, and farmers. "The best  more