About Mona Abou
Mona is a sophomore at UVM double majoring in political science and Chinese and minoring in philosophy, film and accounting. She is passionate about local politics. In her free time, she is a dedicated music nerd who loves discovering new artists and learning new instruments.
Nurses could gain more recognition under new bill
Supporters say S.163 would give credit where credit is due
After Vermont homeowners lost thousands of dollars, lawmakers consider strengthening home improvement fraud statute
S.183 aims to hold fraudulent contractors accountable, while some urge caution
After threats to clerks, Vermont lawmakers push election interference bill
H.541 would create new penalties as clerks report disruptions during elections
Lawmakers weigh increased insurance coverage for prosthetics
Supporters of the bill are hoping that H.432 will help eliminate the barriers many amputees face
Family and medical leave bill aims to protect employees after workplace injuries
Supporters say some employees lose leave they need later when benefits run concurrently
Lawmakers target AI in health care and mental health services
Two bills under consideration would regulate chatbots and restrict AI in psychotherapy
AI data center construction could be prohibited until 2030
S.205 would ban centers over 100 megawatts while their energy use and water consumption is studied
Vermont bill would tighten privacy rules for genetic testing kit data
H.639 would limit genetic data sharing
Vermont bill would repeal retirement mandate for professors
H.532 would align state law with federal ban on professor retirement
Fast food wage bill would raise minimum pay to $20 an hour in 2027
H.713 would increase the minimum wage for fast food workers in Vermont, but some question whether it would hurt local businesses
New bill calls for ICE agents and police to unmask
Supporters say S.208 would build public trust while officials raised questions about enforcement and exceptions.
Winooski’s music scene keeps artists coming back
Local musicians share how Winooski has become a welcoming place to perform
Halloween in the Rotary lights up downtown Winooski with 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns
Families, students and local businesses came together for a festive evening to kick off Halloween.
Winooski’s first female mayor reflects on six years of service
“It is so much more people-management than policy,” Kristine Lott said.
Winooski Middle and High School Co-Principal Kate Grodin reflects on 12 years in the district
Co-Principal of Winooski Middle and High School Kate Grodin reflects on her path into education and what she hopes students carry with them after graduation