Senate Institutions Committee reviews DOC FY26 budget adjustment, including Wellpath contract expansion and Medicaid offset Department of Corrections staff told the Senate Institutions Committee that H.790 would increase FY26 spending for in-state medical services and substance-use treatment under the Wellpath contract, offset some general-fund costs by moving allowable activities into the Global Commitment via a random moment time study, and add modest operating costs for out-of-state beds, utilities and staff hoteling.

Vermont's Senate Institutions Committee is diving deep into the Department of Corrections' budget adjustments, revealing a significant shift in funding strategies for medical and substance-use services.

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Vermont Human Rights Commission warns $187,000 HUD payment is unpaid, asks Legislature for stopgap budget and staff The Vermont Human Rights Commission told the House Judiciary Committee that HUD has not yet paid $187,000 owed for FY25 casework, prompting a request for a $25,000 FY26 budget adjustment and relief from a $65,000 vacancy-savings requirement while the commission seeks three new positions to handle rising caseloads.

The Vermont Human Rights Commission is facing a budget crisis as they await a crucial $187,000 payment from HUD, jeopardizing their ability to handle rising caseloads and keep staff employed.

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Danvers Library Adjusts Budget To Address Rising E-Resource Costs Library reallocates funds to support increasing expenses for e-library resources and databases

The Peabody Institute Library is facing rising costs for electronic resources, prompting a bold budget shift that could redefine how we access information in Danvers.

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