Vermont Human Rights Commission warns staffing shortfall as federal funds drop

Jan 28, 2026

Vic Hartman, executive director of the State of Vermont Human Rights Commission, told the Appropriations committee that the office faces a budget shortfall if expected federal funds do not materialize, requested three new positions and warned the agency is turning away complaints because of capacity limits.

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Vic Hartman, executive director and general counsel of the State of Vermont Human Rights Commission, told the Appropriations Committee that the commission expects to lose federal funding next year and faces a consequential budget shortfall.

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