Both lawmakers who want to limit and expand General Assistance agree that the program is vital but isn’t working as is. “For some, life’s burdens may feel overwhelming, leaving them vulnerable and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A week after the General Assistance Emergency Housing program forced hundreds of households out of hotel rooms and onto the ...

During the economic upheaval of the pandemic, reliance on Maine’s General Assistance program skyrocketed, pushing state spending on the program to record highs. Now, with the state facing a projected ...

Vermont's General Assistance Emergency Housing program, which provided motel vouchers for unhoused families and vulnerable individuals, ended on July 1, leaving hundreds without shelter. Governor Phil ...

A week after the General Assistance Emergency Housing program forced hundreds of households out of hotel rooms and onto the streets, advocates across Vermont are calling on the state government for ...

CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Select Board voted unanimously Oct. 16 to adopt the 2025-26 General Assistance ordinance and appendices following a public hearing. Erin Norton, General Assistance ...