Brendan Kinney
@brendankinney.bsky.social
Husband. Dad. Runner. Vermonter. COO, Vermont Public.
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Vermont is set to receive a little over $195 million each year for five years from the federal government’s new Rural Health Transformation Fund — an unexpectedly massive sum, and one of the highest per-capita grants in the nation.
Vermont set to receive nearly $1B over five years for health care reform
“I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this, frankly,” said Mike Del Trecco, the president and CEO of Vermont’s hospital association.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Vermont is set to receive a little over $195 million each year for five years from the federal government’s new Rural Health Transformation Fund — an unexpectedly massive sum, and one of the highest per-capita grants in the nation.
“In the end, #Vermont could lose more than it gains under the law: KFF, a nonpartisan health care researcher, has estimated that Vermont could lose between $1 billion and $2 billion over 10 years from changes to Medicaid.”
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #healthcare
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #healthcare
Vermont set to receive nearly $1B over five years for health care reform
“I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this, frankly,” said Mike Del Trecco, the president and CEO of Vermont’s hospital association.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“In the end, #Vermont could lose more than it gains under the law: KFF, a nonpartisan health care researcher, has estimated that Vermont could lose between $1 billion and $2 billion over 10 years from changes to Medicaid.”
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #healthcare
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #healthcare
“Lobbyists close to Trump say their going rate to advocate for a pardon is $1 million.”
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www.wsj.com/politics/pol... #Pardons
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“Lobbyists close to Trump say their going rate to advocate for a pardon is $1 million.”
www.wsj.com/politics/pol... #Pardons
www.wsj.com/politics/pol... #Pardons
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The state of Vermont directs federal funding to higher ground — with new construction for housing far from flood prone areas.
Plus, investigative reporting over the last several months reveals the human impact of the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts in Vermont.
Plus, investigative reporting over the last several months reveals the human impact of the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts in Vermont.
In review: Immigrant stories highlighted, flood recovery grants announced
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The state of Vermont directs federal funding to higher ground — with new construction for housing far from flood prone areas.
Plus, investigative reporting over the last several months reveals the human impact of the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts in Vermont.
Plus, investigative reporting over the last several months reveals the human impact of the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts in Vermont.
As an anti-vaccine group (with ties to RFK Jr.) calls for the FDA to "revoke COVID vaccine licenses," the CDC reports that last year, the vaccine reduced emergency room visits for children by 56% --> www.axios.com/2025/12/11/c... #COVID
COVID-19 vaccine prevented kids' emergency room visits: CDC
The data comes amid intensifying calls from anti-vaccine groups to pull immunizations off the market.
www.axios.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
As an anti-vaccine group (with ties to RFK Jr.) calls for the FDA to "revoke COVID vaccine licenses," the CDC reports that last year, the vaccine reduced emergency room visits for children by 56% --> www.axios.com/2025/12/11/c... #COVID
“I think here in the state of Vermont a lot of people do see us and they recognize our fight for human rights,” she said. “We know there are people here who have our backs.”
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... @vermontpublic.org #ICE
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... @vermontpublic.org #ICE
Trump’s deportation campaign has hit Vermont. Immigrants say they’re here to stay
In the last 10 months, federal agents have arrested more than 100 people in Vermont. Those arrests have upended the lives of individuals and the families they support, and sent shockwaves through thei...
www.vermontpublic.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
“I think here in the state of Vermont a lot of people do see us and they recognize our fight for human rights,” she said. “We know there are people here who have our backs.”
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... @vermontpublic.org #ICE
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... @vermontpublic.org #ICE
More good news about the impact & effectiveness of vaccines!
“…vaccinated individuals had a 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19 and no increased risk of all-cause mortality over a median follow-up of 45 months.”
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
“…vaccinated individuals had a 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19 and no increased risk of all-cause mortality over a median follow-up of 45 months.”
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination and 4-Year All-Cause Mortality Among Adults in France
This cohort study uses the data from all adults aged 18 to 59 years living in France on November 1, 2021, to evaluate whether there is an association of receipt of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine with long-t...
jamanetwork.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:08 AM
More good news about the impact & effectiveness of vaccines!
“…vaccinated individuals had a 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19 and no increased risk of all-cause mortality over a median follow-up of 45 months.”
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
“…vaccinated individuals had a 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19 and no increased risk of all-cause mortality over a median follow-up of 45 months.”
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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❄️ Eye on the Sky provides detailed weather information for Vermont and the surrounding region, powered by meteorologists from the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.
Check out the weekend forecast:
Check out the weekend forecast:
Eye on the Sky: Vermont Weather
Eye on the Sky provides detailed weather information for Vermont and the surrounding region, powered by meteorologists from the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
❄️ Eye on the Sky provides detailed weather information for Vermont and the surrounding region, powered by meteorologists from the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.
Check out the weekend forecast:
Check out the weekend forecast:
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The department announced it was suing Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington over their "failure" to produce statewide voter registration lists.
Justice Department sues Vermont in ongoing campaign to obtain voter data
The U.S. Justice Department announced it had sued Vermont and five other states over their "failure" to produce statewide voter registration lists.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The department announced it was suing Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington over their "failure" to produce statewide voter registration lists.
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Driving through snow and sleet might be something you’ve done your whole life. But it still calls for extra caution and car maintenance, especially if you're cruising around in an electric vehicle for the first time.
How to maximize EV performance during a Northeastern winter
Local auto mechanics share what they know about EV battery life and winter maintenance for electric cars and trucks.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Driving through snow and sleet might be something you’ve done your whole life. But it still calls for extra caution and car maintenance, especially if you're cruising around in an electric vehicle for the first time.
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If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something.
A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it
Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something.
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Trump’s new reporters-only enemies list
www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
November 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Trump’s new reporters-only enemies list
www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
Just the latest example of an administration official using their position in government to enrich themselves —> www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t... #AI #BigTech
Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just the latest example of an administration official using their position in government to enrich themselves —> www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t... #AI #BigTech
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Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged. n.pr/4puzyhb
Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children
Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged.
n.pr
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged. n.pr/4puzyhb
Got more ideas to share? Have a gift-giving conundrum? Call in to the annual Vermont Edition gift show on Dec. 3.
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #Holidays #Xmas #VT
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #Holidays #Xmas #VT
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2025-11-21/vermont-public-local-holiday-gift-guide-for-2025
www.vermontpublic.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Got more ideas to share? Have a gift-giving conundrum? Call in to the annual Vermont Edition gift show on Dec. 3.
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #Holidays #Xmas #VT
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #Holidays #Xmas #VT
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🎁 Here’s a gift guide from Vermonters, for Vermonters. We’re pretty confident you can check off your entire gift list without leaving the state.
Vermont Public’s local gift guide 2025
Here’s a gift guide from Vermonters, for Vermonters. We’re pretty confident you can check off your entire gift list without leaving the state.
www.vermontpublic.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🎁 Here’s a gift guide from Vermonters, for Vermonters. We’re pretty confident you can check off your entire gift list without leaving the state.
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U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that President Donald Trump’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., violates the Constitution.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Judge Orders Trump Administration To End National Guard Deployment In DC
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.
www.huffpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that President Donald Trump’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., violates the Constitution.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
“Heading into the 2026 midterm elections, there are some very big warning signs for Republicans in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.”
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
Democrats have an edge going into 2026 midterms, new poll shows : NPR
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.
www.npr.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“Heading into the 2026 midterm elections, there are some very big warning signs for Republicans in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.”
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
“I thought I was one of the few people who thought that what President Biden was doing was crazy,” he added. “But after having lived through that, it’s crazy to see another president make the same mistake.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
Trump Says America Is in ‘Golden Age,’ Straining to Address Affordability - The New York Times
Speaking at a gathering of McDonald’s franchise owners and operators, the president boasted that he had “normalized” inflation.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“I thought I was one of the few people who thought that what President Biden was doing was crazy,” he added. “But after having lived through that, it’s crazy to see another president make the same mistake.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
You can watch The American Revolution, the highly anticipated new documentary from Ken Burns for FREE tonight at 8 pm EST.
📺 TV (over the air)
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Details: help.pbs.org/support/solu... #PBS @PBS
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Details: help.pbs.org/support/solu... #PBS @PBS
How to Watch Ken Burns' The American Revolution
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When can I watch Ken Burns' The American Revolution? Where can I watch The American Revolution? Will PBS Passport be required to watch The American Revolution? Will...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
You can watch The American Revolution, the highly anticipated new documentary from Ken Burns for FREE tonight at 8 pm EST.
📺 TV (over the air)
🖥️ Streaming on a Smart TV
📱Tablet/Smartphone
Details: help.pbs.org/support/solu... #PBS @PBS
📺 TV (over the air)
🖥️ Streaming on a Smart TV
📱Tablet/Smartphone
Details: help.pbs.org/support/solu... #PBS @PBS
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DEVELOPING: The DOJs own data, provided as part of an ongoing lawsuit, appeared to show only about 2.5% of 614 people arrested by ICE on immigration violations in the Chicago area before Oct. 7 had criminal histories
Story here:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/o...
Story here:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/o...
Only 2.5% on list of 614 ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ arrestees had criminal histories, DOJ records show
Meanwhile, the other 598 people on the list had no listed criminal history at all.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
DEVELOPING: The DOJs own data, provided as part of an ongoing lawsuit, appeared to show only about 2.5% of 614 people arrested by ICE on immigration violations in the Chicago area before Oct. 7 had criminal histories
Story here:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/o...
Story here:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/o...
I’ll never understand why Big Tech was allowed to just steal all of the content on the Internet and then turn around and sell us monthly subscriptions to access it.
www.theatlantic.com/category/ai-...
www.theatlantic.com/category/ai-...
November 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I’ll never understand why Big Tech was allowed to just steal all of the content on the Internet and then turn around and sell us monthly subscriptions to access it.
www.theatlantic.com/category/ai-...
www.theatlantic.com/category/ai-...
This will lead to “bad outcomes.“
ICE Plans Cash Rewards for Private Bounty Hunters to Locate and Track Immigrants by @sambiddle.com
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ICE Plans Cash Rewards for Private Bounty Hunters to Locate and Track Immigrants
Companies hired by ICE would be given bundles of information on 10,000 immigrants at a time to locate — and paid cash bonuses for performance.
theintercept.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This will lead to “bad outcomes.“