Towns, cities may impose stricter regulations on gathering size, liquor sales; returning college students in mind August 14, 2020 – Governor Phil Scott today announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency has been extended to […]
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‘Rail trail’ thru rural VT ready by end of next summer
August 12, 2020 – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) today announced that the Legislature has approved funding to accelerate the completion of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT). As proposed in […]
Lake Carmi 41% closer to phosphorus goal, State claims
Runoff control, in-lake aeration credited August 10, 2020 – Ongoing phosphorus reduction in and around Lake Carmi in agricultural Franklin County in 2019 moved the popular recreational lake almost halfway to its targeted acceptable maximum […]
AG Donovan, Planned Parenthood in ‘taxpayer supported collusion,’ Klar alleges
Candidate spent $3400 to get ‘public record’ documents passing between AG, Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood PAC violated campaign finance law, Vermont Right to Life says August 8, 2020 – Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan and […]
No swimming, picnicking at fishing access
It’s good that Vermonters are getting outside. But they still must Follow the Rules at fishing accesses, Fish & Wildlife says The COVID pandemic has affected our lives in many ways, and if you have […]
China sends unidentified, unsolicited seeds to Vermonters
Don’t plant them, report them, VT Agency of Ag says July 28, 2020 -The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) has been notified that several Vermont residents have received unsolicited packages containing seeds […]
Right To Life: VT Planned Parenthood must join NY in condemning Sanger
The Vermont Right to Life Committee calls upon Planned Parenthood of Vermont to join with Planned Parenthood of Greater New York in denouncing their founder, Margaret Sanger, for her active involvement in eugenics On July […]
Gov. Scott signs racial bias, excessive use of police force bill
Governor Phil Scott announced actions on the following bills, passed by the Legislature. Bills with a corresponding message to the Legislature are noted below and messages are attached. On July 13, Governor Scott signed bills of the […]
Berlin hospital to scan body temp of every entrant to facility
Hospital Entrants’ Body Temperatures Now Read by Thermal Camera Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin announced today that patients, visitors, and staff entering its main hospital will now have their body temperature read by a […]
Deadline Friday to apply as ‘public member’ to racial equity task force
Panel to consider legislation to “clarify the path” for prosecuting harassment, hate speech and other bias motivated crimes JUNE 9, 2020 – Governor Phil Scott today announced the opening of the application for appointment as the public […]