Voters in the Slate Valley region declined a budget $211,000 less than the Town Meeting budget.
Rutland-Addison voters reject school budget for third time
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“Legislature wasted time” helping big shots, not the needy, former senator says
“This is a regressive bill. It will punish working class and poor Vermonters to make millionaires even richer,” Rodgers said.
VT Headlines: Northern lights coming?
The spectacular Northern Lights may make an appearance in Vermont, thanks to a ‘severe’ solar storm coming our way. Photo by shutterbug extraordinare Adam Silverman.
S.258 a goner
“I think the majority (of Democrats) didn’t want to take it up in an election year with all the sportsmen voters out there defending Vermont traditions,” said Rep. Smith, of Derby.
McGuinness: Lawmakers play fast and loose with Prop 4 “equality of rights” constitutional amendment
Vermont lawmakers do not have the constitutional upper hand under Prop 4. Taxpayers can anticipate footing the bill for the State’s defense against anyone who dares to challenge them, if Proposition 4 is approved by voters in 2026.
Day before today’s rally, House OKs new Act 250
“They have to have a way to build wealth,” Rodgers said. “Home ownership is a way to build equity and wealth which will turn into intergenerational wealth. Without that, people are just working like dogs and they’re handing all their money over to some business or business owner.
VT Headlines: Burlington Gateway construction hurts business downtown
It’ll be nice when it’s done, the dust clears, and the traffic starts flowing. Meanwhile…..
With days left is session, Guv bashes Legislature’s housing, school funding efforts
He doesn’t like what he sees in housing and school funding legislation. On public safety and affordability, he sees a glass half full.
Podcast: Matt Musgrave, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Some podcasts are interesting because of the subject matter, others for the personalities and conversation. This one’s both.
Five school districts pass school budgets Tuesday
The Yes votes in three big school districts followed budget cuts of $1 million or more.
Son helps mom murder step-father, gets 18 years-to-life
Kory Lee George, 36, and his mother Angela M. Auclair, 52, formerly of Williston, have been implicated in orchestrating the nighttime ambush killing of David Auclair, 45, of Williston almost five years ago.
VT Headlines: Sanders says he hates anti-semitism, supports free speech on campus
Middlebury puts money on the table to renovate library. Volunteers needed for lakes and ponds. Hospital backs food bank services.
Adjournment still on for Friday
Gov. Phil Scott appointed a Democrat to fill the seat vacated by Progressive Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who was elected mayor of Burlington.
Thursday’s rally leader John Rodgers live on VDC-TV tomorrow
“I am helping to organize these events to represent working class, Vermonters and the working poor, who have been forgotten by the majority of our state legislature,” the former state senator said.
‘Super-pot’ bill in Senate opposed by doctors
Child poisoning from THC has risen 2000 percent and Vermont has one of the highest youth use rates in the nation, Antley said.
Two first-time school budgets pass on floor votes
South Burlington leads the school districts facing failed school budget revotes today.
VT Headlines: New bishop, familiar face
Return of the Bird Bikes. Late-night cookie chain comes to Burlington. Missing children found safe.
Fatal crash in Georgia last night, Berlin triple-fatal victims ID’d
Police are looking for the causes of two crashes that took four lives.
House lawmakers look at hard drug decrim, police interrogations, $6 billion for school upgrades
Vermont aging school buildings need a $6 billion facelift – spending that would be above and beyond the burgeoning sum under fire by taxpayers.
‘Tap Trees, Not Vermonters’ follow-up rally Thursday at State House
“As more and more Vermonters are finding themselves left out of the political process, diverse groups are gathering together to be heard and make change,” a spokesperson for the coalition-based Downstream Vermonters rally said.
Senate ponders clothing tax to pay for public schools
The Senate also is reportedly considering taxing clothing purchases of more than $150, raising taxes on sugared drinks, and dipping into reserve funds and tax surpluses to further reduce the property taxes.
Green Up Day protects the ‘golden goose,’ News 5 Stephen Biddix reports
Crowd-sourcing the solution to Vermont’s litter problem since 1970. Smuggs stuckage solution. State Hospital burial grounds. Cannabis controversy.
Ambassador to UN won’t speak at UVM commencement
The U.S. Ambassador to the UN won’t be speaking at UVM. But pro-Palestine demonstrators who’ve been demanding her disinvitation will face the music for UVM policy violations.
What the Senate DIDN’T know about Zoie Saunders
Agency of Education Secretary Zoie Saunders a hired gun with no personal stake in Vermont? Hardly
FRIDAY AT FOUR TODAY: Why do we call it a Creemee Cast? And what DIDN’T the Senate know about Zoie Saunders?
After what one senator called a ‘vicious’ nomination rejection this week, information about Zoie Saunders and her connection with Vermont come to light. Tune in at 4 PM today for Friday at Four on our YouTube channel.
Fraudster bilks $1.2 mil in pandemic unemployment benefits
The stolen funds were deposited into accounts in the names of individual victims or fictional organizations, such as the ‘Peaceful Protesters Bail Fund,’ ‘BLM New England Trust,’ and ‘Anti-Drumpf League.’”
Crips tag Burlington courthouse
Parts of Vermont have been flooded with an influx of gang members, who have been recruiting new members, including youthful offenders in Burlington for drug and gun crimes, federal and state authorities have said.
Ellis: The view from 34E on Biden’s election problem
Sure, in the end, my son will probably vote for Biden. But he is not happy about it. Neither are thousands in his generation who have lost faith in the system and no longer care about defending the institutions of democracy.
Prayer warriors gather at State House for NDP
They came from all over Vermont to pray for the state’s leaders and people.
Chelsea Green’s Legacy: Wisdom and Unwavering Dedication to Free Speech
“I wish the Vermont liberal media was a little more self aware of how little it does in promoting diverse views and engaging in serious discussion of the problems we all face instead of its current ideological bashing of viewpoints it disapproves of. But in the end it is just a reflection of the larger media environment that it tries to emulate,” Chelsea Green Publisher Emeritus Margo Baldwin said.
Headlines: License plate sales make flood relief $1.2 million stronger
Students walk out in support of school budget. Wanted: Teeth cleaners. Runner’s 100th half-marathon.
Dean, Scott positioning for guv race
Scott said at a press conference this week that the Senate’s treatment of Education Secretary nominee Zoie Saunders has made him more likely to run for re-election.
Social justice leader calls prominent Prop 4 critic “white and privileged” on House floor
“This is systemic racism, what we’re dealing with right here,” Hughes said. “I mean come on, we’re talking about now sending it back over to the Senate because one person who happens to be white and privileged came in and told you one thing about some civil liberties that could potentially be taken and you got a black man right here telling you about civil liberties that are currently at risk.”
Vermonters rallied to challenge political threat to food, water, and shelter
The diverse group chose the cafeteria to voice their concerns recognizing that the politicians could not get away with eating Vermonters’ lunch without at least having to look them in the eye.
Vision clash in the Senate over housing, Act 250
The Senate will hold a noon-hour caucus today to help its members understand recent amendments to an already complicated housing/Act 250 reform bill.
House backing off school budget ‘three strikes and you’re out”?
I showed up promptly at 8:55 to find an empty room. Apparently, they canceled the hearing. One can’t help but wonder…Why?
Pro-Hamas camps at VT colleges, mass arrests at Dartmouth
“You’re up past your bedtime,” police told protesters before arresting 90 students and non-students at 1:30 AM May 1 at Dartmouth College.
VT Headlines: Coin-free parking in the Queen City
One less reason to keep spare change in the car. Marxist support for Hamas spreads to Dartmouth. Vergennes the home (again) for new Juvy Hall.
Constitutional amendment protecting gender identity and expression has public hearing today
“The government must not deny equal treatment and respect under the law on account of a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin,” the proposed amendment says.
VT Headlines: Drug use source of blood infection surge at UVMMC
Another lethal consequence of Vermont’s craving for fentanyl and other illegal injected drugs.
Seven districts vote no, four yes in Super Tuesday school budget revote
Seven revised budgets rejected. Four others approved on the second try.
Hey, Vermont – Africa’s getting clobbered with ‘global warming solutions,’ too
Growing food on a continent where hunger is still a reality for many, an African farmer calls out EU error and hypocrisy for criticizing fossil-fuel fertilizer.
McClaughry: Controlling education costs
So what can Vermonters do to curb education costs? Here are five proposed “solutions.”
Bill to create new state division of ‘Animal Welfare’ gets Senate committee review
It further states that the Commissioner of Public Safety will appoint a Director of Animal Welfare to be in charge of the Division.
Criticism of ‘3 cue’ teaching removed from reading reform bill
Vermont 4th grade reading scores have been dropping steadily since 2015.
Senate thumbs down on Saunders
Just three Senate Democrats backed the nomination of Gov. Scott’s choice for Secretary of Education.
Sims joins race for open Orleans Senate seat
The Orleans District of the Vermont Legislature includes 20 towns spanning Orleans, Caledonia, and Franklin counties.
VT Headlines: Mt. Abe students protest teacher cuts
Just like CVU, students earlier this month, students at Mt. Abe are protesting likely RIFs of teachers in the wake of a rejected school budget.
Take school budgets away from voters? Don’t do it, Vermonters say on social media
“Legislators do not have the right to steal the budget process,” said one social media commenter. “Stop spending like there is no end.”
House lawmakers may vote on retroactive carbon tax, review school cellphone policy
Dam safety and land conservation are the stated goals of a Senate bill up for a House vote this week.
Some voters in a ‘yes’ school budget town not notified of vote
A mailing list error appears to be the reason why some voters in Williamstown weren’t notified of the school budget revote – one of only two to pass since 33 school district budgets failed at Town Meeting.
Suspect arrested in theft, arson of truck and ATM/ Fight over pigs in roads/ 🔪
Upon arrival, troopers found Morrison and Cyr amidst a heated dispute, which reportedly began over the presence of the pigs, which neither man owned or was responsible for.
Twins awarded lifetime hunting licenses
And…. Howard Dean mulling guv run. Local college students cheerleaders for Hamas.
VDC-TV Friday at Four: Hero cops ignored by media, and legislature threatens No Taxation without Representation
Which media outlet has now TWICE ignored life-saving heroics by our state police? And why is the Legislature threatening to take away school budgets from voters?
Senate passes budget without $100 million in new taxes from House
There’s a multi-million gap between the House budget and the more frugal Senate budget. Conference committee time.
Legislature to ‘no’ school budget voters: Three strikes and you’re out!
“There is something, sort of, you know, that might tend towards anti-democratic about this,” Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair of Ways & Means, admitted.
Mid-Vermont Christian to VPA: Can we play, too?
Mid Vermont maintains it should not face additional penalties beyond a loss when taking a forfeit based on religious or free speech grounds.
Gun felony suspect lists job as “drug dealer”
Richards claimed he has brokered crack cocaine from big drug dealers in return for guns destined for out-of-state.
Letter to lawmakers: “You never do the right thing. You need to step down”
The Dems and Progs modus operandi – pretend to work on something and do nothing, then spend more money. You need to cut spending. We cannot afford a 15% property tax hike.
VT Headlines: Burlington City budget deficit $13 million
New mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak blames unexpected higher costs in staff and health insurance. But she’s committed to current staffing and maintaining public safety. RX: more taxes.
School funding bill with 15-18% property tax hike, two new taxes moves to Senate
“This bill is not a solution, it is only a Band-Aid that won’t even stop the bleed,” Rep. Ashley Bartley (R-Fairfax) said.
Vermont Values Under ATAX’ rally at State House today
“Politicians threaten our food, water, and shelter. Vermonters rally,” said the announcement for the Vermont Values Under ATAX rally at the Vermont State House today.
VT Headlines: Norwich names new prez, former prez sued/ Notch stuckage solutions planned
Turmoil at the top at Norwich. VTrans hopes barriers will cut down on Notch stuckage. Roxbury school vote suit denied.
Sen. Bobby Starr to retire
A longtime Orleans County senator and representative has announced his retirement at the end of the current session.
Truck damages another covered bridge
Another truck driver thought he/she could just squeak under one of Vermont’s iconic covered bridges.
House OKs school funding ‘fix’ with two new taxes, 15-18% property tax hike
Today, the House is likely to approve a new property/cloud/short-term rental tax bill. Tomorrow, Vermonters concerned about out-of-control taxation will descend on the State House.
Voters in two more school districts say No to revised budgets
Voters in one school district rejected their revised budget by a 39-61% margin.
First case of VT measles since 2018 was international visitor
On April 10, the Health Department was informed by the Georgia Department of Public Health that the group was exposed to a traveler who was determined to have measles following their arrival on an international flight to Atlanta.
Lamoille Valley Resource Pregnancy Center
Lamoille Valley Pregnancy Resource Center (LVPRC) is located at 65 Portland Street in Morrisville, where it fulfills its pro-love, pro-grace, and pro-abundant life mission.
Video: Christian worshippers harassed on State House lawn
Supporters of the Don’t Mess With Our Kids prayer gathering said a large, loud crowd of opponents gathered shortly after the music started.
Every senator who received 2022 VPIRG campaign $$ voted for Superfund bill
Every state senator elected with VPIRG campaign contributions has voted yes on S.259, VPIRG’s Superfund bill.
VT Headlines: Brattleboro asks, why are businesses leaving downtown?
Vermont’s small urban downtowns have been struggling for decades. Now the proliferation of empty storefronts in Brattleboro have town leaders asking, what’s the solution?
Rich girl, fined $220 for crash killing elderly VT couple, busted at pro-Hamas camp at Columbia
Instead of filing two felony criminal charges of careless and negligent driving with death resulting, Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George directed Vermont State Police to issue the teen the civil ticket, records show.
House lawmakers may vote on retroactive carbon tax, consider ‘just cause’ firing
Should an employer be limited only to ‘just cause’ firing of employees? Will the House pursue the Senate notion of a Big Oil Superfund?
Correction: Only TWO districts have re-approved school budgets
Eleven Vermont school districts are lined up for another revised school budget Super Tuesday next week.
After DUI charges, elected officials deal with consequences
Both state officials were driving to performed their elected duties when arrested for DUI.
Not the Sharpest knife in the drawer
Cpl. George Johnson of the St. Johnsbury Police Department writes another interesting incident report.
VT Headlines: Scott gets F from ACLU/ Unemployment drops to 2.2%
Flower lovers looking forward to Growing Season flocked to the Bloom Flower and Home Market in Burlington.
Pedal power rescues capsized canoeist
The state trooper pedaled as fast as he could.
Clash at Barre apartment house leads to evacuation, drug arrests
Upon arrival, officers were informed that one of the males had a rifle and had potentially retreated to the basement, while another group of males were reported to be hiding in a stairwell upstairs.
Interview with Alison Despathy: At small school, big problem with bullying
“The bottom line: chronic bullying not being dealt with.”
Friday At Four #4: Religious speech suppressed/ Property tax ‘fix’ vote Tuesday
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Lawmakers moving bills on private govt. meetings, work permits for undocumented immigrants, and gun serialization
Work permits for undocumented workers, ghost guns, and government meeting in private all progressing thru Legislature.
Democrat supermajority has no interest in solving property tax mess they made
Vermonters worried we are about to be taxed out of our homes come July are now being told not to expect any sort of relief for at least three years while they study the issue. News flash: we can’t afford the bill this year! Fix your mess now.
House GOP pans new school tax plan, suggests spending cuts
A 15% property tax increase and the creation of two new taxes isn’t the solution to Vermont’s school funding crisis, GOP leaders said Thursday.
Suspect in Sanders office torching has history of mental illness
Soghomonian had self-reported to the FBI in Los Angeles that the government had been hacking into his devices and that he also had claimed drones were reading his mind.
Parole granted for man convicted in killings of Dartmouth professors
A Chelsea man who was 16 when he helped kill two Dartmouth College professors has been granted parole – about a year shy of serving the minimum 25 year sentence. News also of a child sex assault arrest and ‘porch piracy’ in Cambridge.
VT Headlines: Roxbury suing Montpelier over school closure
Because of the failed Montpelier/Roxbury school budget, the tiny town of Roxbury could lose its local school. Now they’re fighting back.
Controversial Vermont publisher to be sold
The Vermont publisher of Dr. Joseph Mercola’s ‘The Truth About Covid-19’ is scheduled to be sold.
Senate candidates announce
Major graduated with a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Howard University in 1987 and is a former U.S. Army officer.
Keelan: Desperate Legislature trolls for $$
In its search for new revenue, Vermont has become desperate for financial resources. What a terrible state of affairs, and it is only becoming more dire.
Legislature honors ‘Big Sugar’ with USS Vermont Day
The officers and crew of the USS Vermont honor Vermont traditions with the moniker Big Sugar and the motto Freedom and Unity.
New school funding plan creates two new taxes, boosts property tax 15%
Two new taxes and a 15% property tax is the latest House response to the slew of rejected school budgets that one Republican lawmaker calls “an old-fashioned revolt” by taxpayers.
Act 250/housing merger bill must move quickly to build housing, guv says
Any bill that takes years to allow more housing construction under Act 250 faces a veto, Gov. Phil Scott said.
New Jersey man shot in Hardwick
Hardwick Police Chief Michael Henry said Wednesday morning that nobody was in custody and officers were seeking the shooter.
Super Tuesday school budget revote results: two yes, six no
Yesterday, six school budget revotes went down to defeat, bringing the total number of twice-rejected budgets to 11 statewide.
VT Headlines: Family of 4 earning $124,000 qualifies for child care subsidy
In October, families of four earning $179,000 will be eligible for state child care assistance.
Vermont’s only billionaire overcame death of father in WWII, crippling childhood disease
His father commanded a WWII submarine that sank in 1942 with all hands. As a boy he suffered osteomyelitis, requiring surgeries and years of walking on crutches.
Here she is! Miss Vermont crowned April 14
With a Community Service Initiative called “Green for Good,” Seery plans to advocate for sustainable practices.
As ‘Super Tuesday’ looms, three school budgets pass Monday
SUPER TUESDAY – how voters decide on seven school budgets today could affect educational funding reform coming out of the State House.
