Sanders releases report exposing how weight loss drugs could bankrupt American health care.
Weight loss drug could bankrupt health care system, Sanders warns
Dame: R in G.E.T. R.E.A.L! stands for Regulatory Reform
Regulatory stagnation is partly to blame for housing prices out of reach for young Vermonters.
Sanders will seek a fourth term in the U.S. Senate
His time in the Senate, along with his previous 16 years in the House of Representatives, makes him the longest-serving Ind. congressman in American history.
Painting crew wins big cash prize at UVM new business contest
Painting With Purpose named inaugural winner of Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup, the entrepreneurship funding competition for UVM undergraduate students
‘Computer Tech Support’ #1 scam in VT last year
Scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) totaled 3,212 in 2023. And that’s only the little that was reported.
VT’s first Federally funded EV fast chargers now operational
Vermont is the sixth state in the country to install fast chargers under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
A message from incoming Education Secretary Zoie Saunders
“I know that when we come together as a community, our students’ potential is limitless. I look forward to earning – and keeping – your trust.”
Vermont allocates moose hunting permits for 2024
The science-based hunt is expected to result in a harvest of about 94 moose, or about 10 percent of the current moose population in Wildlife Management Unit E.
Housing, colleges, cops get federal $$, Welch reports
From affordable housing and infrastructure improvements to workforce development and clean water, these projects will help communities around the state thrive.
Gov. Scott allocates $29.25M grants to curb sewer overflow pollution
“These investments support economic development, a cleaner environment, and have public health benefits.,” says Governor Scott.
House Majority Leader Emily Long’s statement on “real affordability”
“We need to start talking about real fiscal responsibility and real affordability, and what that means.”
Gov. Scott upset over criticism of Education Secretary pick
“Frankly, I’m embarrassed by the message it sends, that a smart, extremely capable professional woman, who has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for kids and addressing inequity for impoverished communities and families, is being villainized simply because of the state she currently lives in.”
Krowinski: H.289 provides ‘price stability and affordability’ for ratepayers
While Vermont’s greenhouse gas emissions may seem modest on a global scale, our commitment to renewable energy serves as a beacon for others,” Rep. Amy Sheldon said.
Sanders “secures” $15.3 million in fed spending
$2 million for UVM’s Community Schools project. $1.9 million for the Agency of Education Global Leadership Program.$665,000 to establish the Youth Community Action Corps at the Vermont Folklife Center
Holocaust education workshop draws over 50 teachers from across VT
Educators were provided novel tools and resources to help communicate lessons of history, intolerance with focus on Nazi Germany.
Hammond Cove Shooting Range will open April 1
The range operates under rules set by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
UVM’s Royall Tyler Theatre turns 50
Governor Scott Declares March 14 ‘Royall Tyler Theatre Day.’
Some cliff tops and overlooks closed to protect nesting Peregrines
Also, be alert for frogs and salamanders while driving.
Bears are becoming active earlier in the spring
Vermonters need to take steps now to prevent bear conflicts.
Daughter named to House seat once held by mom
Quimby will be sworn in and seated in the House of Representatives in the coming week.
VTGOP endorses unanimous SCOTUS decision to curb threat to elections
VTGOP Chairman Paul Dame voiced his support of the unanimous Supreme Court decision that states can not unilaterally remove a candidates from ballots.
The 2024 Alburgh totality festival: a celestial celebration with community focus
Together, let’s make the 2024 Alburgh Totality Festival a landmark event for Vermont and an inspiration for community-driven growth and celebration.
UVM adopts new brand positioning: “For People and Planet”
The university partnered with Generation Communication and Branding of Hudson, New York, to develop the positioning and new logo system.
Scott rakes Legislature over potential billion-dollar rate hike
Unfortunately, H.289, which had a lot of input from utilities, special interests, and their lobbyists, did not solicit policy input directly from Vermonters.
Birding to change the world
UVM’s Trish O’Kane on her new book and how birds saved her soul.
Sanders announces winners of fourteenth annual State of the Union Essay Contest for Vermont Students
Sanders will host the finalists at the Vermont State House on Saturday, March 9 for a roundtable discussion about their essays
Pro-Life lobby day today
Pro-lifers will be coming to the State House to advocate for passage of: An act relating to crimes against an unborn child. (H.779 & S. 276)
Scott asks Biden for December flood relief $$
Mid-December flooding that produced some PTSD in flood-shocked Vermonters has elicited a request of federal disaster relief from Gov. Phil Scott.
Feds plan to reduce nicotine in cigarettes
With smoking still the largest preventable cause of death in the U.S., the feds want to limit the amount of nicotine in cigarettes. UVM researchers are enlisting Vermonters to help study low-nic smoking.
In Vermont, gardening and foraging helped prevent hunger during COVID
Home and wild food production is not a silver bullet, but it is a potential solution that has been largely overlooked.
One Day In July opens office on Main Street in Vergennes
Vermont-based investment firm One Day In July is a fiduciary financial advisory firm offering investment solutions for individuals, families, and institutions.
Governor Scott addresses housing crisis, issues warning
Governor Phil Scott Wednesday reiterated the need to make it easier, less expensive, and faster to build the housing we desperately need; warns against some proposals under consideration
Vermont-born TV series “Potwins” hits X platform
Buckle up as Kevin Sorbo, Barry Bostwick, Jon Lovitz and Emmanuelle Vaugier star in new comedy ‘Potwins’ TV Show on X Platform
State Trooper Michelle Archer selected as finalist for prestigious national award
Trooper Michelle Archer has been selected as a finalist for the International Association of Chiefs of Police / Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year Award.
Rare bird died of natural causes
Rare bird that sparked excitement and concern died of natural causes according to new lab results.
One new fish record established in Vermont in 2023
New record set for Longnose Gar.
Scott streamlines industrial site permit process
Potential employers with 284 good industrial jobs never moved to Vermont because Vermont lacked space in industrial buildings.
Get your Vermont Strong-Darn Tough bundle while it lasts
Get your Vermont Strong license plate and Darn Tough sock bundle to help support flood victims before the Legislature puts a stop to it
Vermont habitat stamp raises $656,000 for conservation in 2023
Matching funds for habitat projects sponsored by the stamp have come from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.
Student praises school choice to Legislature
“I think there’s a misconception that private schools are just for rich, privileged kids,” the eighth grader said.
Voluntary paid family leave starts Feb. 13
Gov. Scott’s voluntary program provides partial income replacement for workers who need to take care of a family member. A mandatory PFL bill didn’t pass last year but could return this session.
Free ice fishing Jan. 27
Festival at Elmore State Park
Director of Elections moving on
Secretary of State announces nationwide search.
Miro: Vermont should follow Burlington’s lead
Burlington’s outgoing Mayor lists what he’d like to see Vermont do for energy affordability and climate,
Dame: Democrats attacking democracy
At the end of the day, our Democracy is only as robust as our willingness to defend those ideals – even when we prefer different outcomes.
New trapping regs take effect January 1
Vermont’s Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules’ objection does not prevent the new trapping regulations from coming into effect.
U.S. service academy nominees announced
The five military academies are: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy.
Secretary of State: Barring a court order, Trump stays on Vermont ballot
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas’ statement on the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision disqualifying Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot
State awards $5.13 million for nursing workforce development
Governor Scott and AHS allocated $5.13 million aiming to reduce shortages and assist healthcare workers.
Poll reveals that one out of every three Vermonters feels unsafe
The last installment of poll results from CFV show that Vermonters side with the Governor in recent disagreements and nearly one in three feel unsafe in their community.
Dame: A new direction for natural disasters
The Democrats holding the supermajority have given Vermonters the wrong prescription for how to deal with the problems we face with these kinds of major weather events.
State will match crowdfunding for Middlebury theater
$20,000 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program.
Sanders: Ban junk food sales to children
Sanders also promotes prescription price controls reducing prescription prices over 50 percent.
Federal funds to spur community housing renovation and repair
Gov. Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced recipients of $4,591,000 in federal community development block grants.
SPEAKVT urges feds to oppose anti-semitism in public schools
A coalition of 36 parent organizations, including SPEAKVT, sent a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona expressing concerns with anti-semitism in K-12 schools.
State Police name two new top leaders
The two new VSP leaders are Ron LaFond Jr. as director of the Vermont Intelligence Center, and Christian Pedoty as emergency communications director.
Online sports betting starts in VT January 11
DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook will operate mobile sports wagering platforms in Vermont beginning next month.
Vermont State Police completes move to new Williston Barracks
The new barracks is located at 3294 St. George Rd., also known as Vermont Route 2A, about half a mile south of the former barracks location.
Sanders: Floor speech on Gaza and the Israeli-Hamas War
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday evening spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate about Israel, Palestine, and the humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
Projected 18.5% property tax increase driven by increased school spending, Scott admin says
“I understand that this will not be welcome news for Vermonters,” said Commissioner Bolio, “This forecast predicts an unprecedented property tax increase next year, with very real financial impacts at a time Vermonters are already struggling to pay for housing.”
VTGOP mourns death of Mark Candon, former lawmaker, party leader, candidate for Congress
Tuesday afternoon Mark Candon of Rutland passed away in an automobile crash.
Poll: Most Vermonters back ban on flavored tobacco
If the Vermont House approves a bill passed by the Senate this year, Vermont will be sixth state to enact a menthol and flavored cigarette ban.
State House holiday celebrations planned
Christmas tree lighting on Monday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m., and State House menorah lighting on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m. Both events take place on the State House lawn, are open to public.
Former NBA star Chris Herren to speak on recovery in Newport
Herren’s personal journey through heroin and cocaine addiction, leading to four overdoses and seven felonies, is a testament to the possibility of transformation and recovery.
Department of Public Safety mourns Forensic Laboratory employee killed in car crash
Buckley, 34, of Essex died Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, after her car went off the road in Bolton as she drove to work and was struck by another vehicle.
Support vigil for Palestinians, Muslims, Arabs tonight on Church Street, Burlington
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger is urging support for Arab, Palestinian, and Muslim neighbors at a rally this evening.
Suit filed over State expelling Christian school
Because of its religious beliefs, state denies Mid Vermont Christian School publicly available funding, opportunity to compete in state-run sports
Paul Dame staves off challenge from the right, re-elected GOP state chair
The elections were held at the end of a full day of training for party leaders coupled with multiple policy panels moderated by Republican legislators in the House and Senate.
State kicks off Vermont Strong holiday campaign to raise $1M for flood recovery
Gov. Phil Scott today announced a six-week holiday campaign to raise funds for Vermonters and businesses impacted by summer flooding through sales of Vermont Strong license plates and socks.
Burlington teacher named 2024 Teacher of the Year
Malik is known for partnering with community members and local institutions to connect her curriculum to the real world. Her teaching helps students to engage with the local Indigenous population. She has also worked to revitalize the school’s community garden.
Sanders disagrees with Balint on ceasefire, wants to control Israeli spending
If we are going to have a chance at saving innocent lives, Congress must take action, the Biden Administration must take action, the world must take action.
We can be thankful for Vermont’s wild turkeys
The Thanksgiving turkeys on our tables this holiday originated from native wild turkeys whose populations have been restored across much of North America thanks to scientific wildlife management by state fish and wildlife agencies.
Volunteer activist Scott Presler joins Norquist, Scott Brown at GOP convention Nov. 18
Also in attendance with Presler will be Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform, along with former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown.
Gov. Jim Douglas joins the St. Johnsbury Band to honor veterans
This concert is by donation and will benefit the St. Johnsbury History & Heritage Center.
At cannabis stores, Health Dept. provides 3,000 free lockable storage bags
Cannabis is in the top three of accidental child overdoses.
Moose hunt culled herd, reduces tick threat
Moose management goals were informed by years of monitoring data and extensive research on moose and winter ticks from the northeastern U.S. and Canada.
Sanders, Welch, Balint demand plan for Montpelier Post Office
Postal workers are getting cold inside and outside the open-air trucks are the temporary replacement for severely damaged Montpelier post office.
Vermonters for Vermont Initiative Townhall on Energy, Nov. 14 in Rutland
A panel of five experts on the topic will discuss Global Warming Solutions Acts, Home heat, Carbon Tax, Fossil Fuels, and the Energy Grid and more.
Gov. Scott makes key leadership appointments
Governor Phil Scott today announced Sarah Clark as deputy secretary of the Agency of Administration and Alex Farrell as commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Sanders: Israel suffered a terrible attack, but…
Vermont’s senior senator opposes – or at least questions – more $$ for Israel if it invades and occupies Gaza.
Halloween Festival & Jack-O’-Lantern Hike
Kids will learn about the creepy, crawly critters that reside in Vermont and have a chance to get decked out in their costumes before the traditional trick-or-treat night.
After VTGOP attention, Sen. Vyhovsky breaks silence, defending the terrorist attacks
On Friday Sen. Vyhovsky finally took to Twitter, not to clarify her position on the DSA statements, but instead to simply retweet a video from a rally in New York city which repeated Hamas talking points
Sanders urges protections of “innocent people on both sides” in Israel and Gaza
Hamas’ terrorist assault on Israel will have horrific short- and long-term consequences.
Vermonters’ rate affordability over emissions reduction, State survey shows
The Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) has released a new report that presents insights into the public opinion on renewable electricity in Vermont.
Vermont mammologist recognized for endangered species conservation
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) announced this year’s Sally Laughlin Award recipient, Dr. C. William “Bill” Kilpatrick.
Police investigation continues into Castleton shooting
Fleming was found deceased at 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Chief Medical Examiner later determined the cause of her death was gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of death homicide.
Poacher required to forfeit car, weapon, hunting license, and fined $2,800
Shane Phillips, 43, of Johnson, was initially cited for “deer jacking.” The citation followed an after-dark field operation by game wardens in October 2020 at multiple locations in Johnson.
Lunge reappointed to Green Mountain Care Board
A universal health care insurance advocate under the Shumlin administration has been reappointed to the Green Mountain Care Board.
Burlington steam heat would burn more wood, add more CO2, critics say
Climate-minded Burlington wants to burn more wood to make more steam to heat UVMMC and other large buildings.
VT rabbit hunters beware
Sudden mortality in healthy rabbits occurs with this virus, and infected rabbits may be lethargic, reluctant to move, or have blood coming out of the nostrils or mouth.
School Board member calls for whistleblower protection
Slate Valley and Curtis Hier have been at odds over the dismissal of a teacher, a physical attack by a teacher on a student, and the use of restraint and seclusion in the schools.
Take a time out for turtles
Volunteers will pull up vegetation on nesting beaches to prepare turtle nesting sites for next year. They may also find a few hatchlings that occasionally remain in nests underground this late.
Restoring America’s Biblical foundations
Renowned national speakers, social scientists, and faith leaders will discuss and debate how to restore the country’s lost faith in God and in the founding principles of the country.
Sanders, AOC decry 1973 coup in Chile
Following the 50th anniversary of the bloody U.S.-backed coup d’état against democratically-elected Chilean President Salvador Allende, Congress might apologize.
New bear population estimate based on 2022 data available
Since the mid-1990s the population has been relatively stable, fluctuating from 4,000 to 7,500 bears in consistent cycles of growth and decline. The population has seen steady growth since 2019.
Leashed tracking dogs for recovery of game
The leashed tracking dog owners, who provide their services free of charge, must pass an extensive exam in order to be certified and licensed to provide their services.
Vermont law for ‘future generations commissioner’ subject of UVM talk Tuesday
A new advocacy group backed by UVM wants to explore a potential new law creating a ‘future generations commissioner’ in Vermont state government.
Suspicious character encountered on UVM campus
The vehicle is described as a dark blue SUV. The person involved is described as a dark-skinned male in his 30’s, between 5’9” and 5’11” tall, with a medium build.
Dame: VTGOP chairman calls for consistency from SOS & AG on ballot access
In the past, both the Secretary of State’s and the Attorney General’s offices emphasized that they do not have the authority to make judgments as to the qualifications of candidates.
Enjoy Dead Creek Wildlife Day on Oct. 7
The festival is hosted by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Vermont, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Delta Waterfowl, and Otter Creek Audubon Society.
