Between December 23 and January 2, households may gather with one other trusted household.
“FirstAmendmentFest” rally noon today on State House Lawn
At noon Friday, December 18, the final day of Chanukah, supporters of the U.S. Constitution will gather at the Vermont State House lawn for the first in a series of rallies to support the Constitution and Bill of Rights, starting with the First Amendment.
Irasburg church attendees urged to get Covid-19 test
BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Department of Health is urging anyone who attended Sunday services at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg on November 22 to get tested for COVID-19.
Split the Ticket Fund delivers holiday warmth
Many Vermonters in need will receive a surprise gift of warmth this winter thanks to the Split the Ticket Fund. While thousands of Vermont families receive fuel assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, there are many Vermonters that don’t qualify but still need help. These families can receive donations of heating oil, propane, or kerosene from the Split the Ticket Fund, a Vermont based 501c3 non-profit organization.
Thankful for Vermont’s Wild Turkeys
One of our native wildlife species historically played an important role on Thanksgiving Day. North America’s native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. reports.
October state revenue higher than expectations – which were set very low, administration says
The State’s General Fund, Transportation Fund, and Education Fund receipts were $18.27 million, or 10.1%, above expectations in October.
Game wardens find two lost young hunters
Vermont game wardens helped recover two hunters lost in Middlesex Notch Saturday evening, November 14, the opening day of Vermont’s sixteen-day rifle deer hunting season.
Yesterday highest number ever of Vermont Covid cases
BURLINGTON – The State of Vermont reported 72 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning, the highest number of cases reported since the start of the pandemic, and almost double the number of new […]
Free fishing, hunting for recognized tribes begins in January
Free Vermont state recognized tribal citizen hunting and fishing licenses will become available in January, 2021, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Act 143, approved by the 2020 Legislature, states […]
Scott, Levine advise small social gatherings – no mandate yet
Montpelier – Governor Phil Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, today announced an advisory on social gatherings, strongly recommending they be limited to 10 or fewer people. Noting that Vermont has seen […]
Fall wildlife foods less abundant – but no famine predicted
Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reporting that several important fall foods for wildlife are less abundant this year. “Fish & Wildlife staff routinely survey mast stands around the state in late September […]
State tax revenue up 23% in September, 9% for first quarter
Revenue exceeds expectations lowered by pandemic General Fund revenues for the month of September were $165.97 million versus the monthly target of $134.49 million, +$31.49 million or +23.41% above the consensus target, […]
Gov. Scott announces expanded hazard pay for frontline employees
Applications Open October 28 – program applies to healthcare, human services, pharmacy, grocery, some retail jobs October 22, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott today announced the second round of the Frontline Employee […]
Investigation begun by Vermont U.S. Attorney Nolan leads to $8 B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
The Department of Justice Wednesday October 21 announced a global resolution of its criminal and civil investigations into the opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma. “The abuse and diversion of prescription opioids has […]
VT GOP radio campaign: if you like Phil Scott, vote for legislators who will help him
Tuesday morning thousands of Vermonters listened in as the Vermont Republican Party began a multi-station radio campaign across Vermont, getting on the airwaves from Alburg to Vernon. “The Vermont Republican Party is […]
Record lake trout caught in Lake Champlain
Lack of wounds testament to Successful Sea Lamprey Control Efforts The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department recently certified a record fish entry for a 19.36-pound lake trout caught in Lake Champlain in […]
Vermont National Guard caucus formed in Legislature
Members of the Vermont Legislature have announced the formation of a Vermont National Guard Legislative Caucus in advance of an anticipated large-scale deployment of the Vermont Army National Guard in 2021, with […]
Scott vetoes Act 250 bill, signs expanded access to contraceptives
October 5, 2020 – Governor Phil Scott has vetoed H926, changes to Act 250, and signed several other bills, including expanding access to contraception for youth and adults. A decision on S54, […]
More Dems join Milne campaign
Scott Milne Announces Additional Democratic and Independent Endorsements POMFRET, VT – Today, candidate for Lieutenant Governor Scott Milne announced that five additional Democratic and Independent leaders have endorsed his candidacy. “I’ve known Scott Milne for a […]
Milne campaign: Town clerk rebukes Pro-Molly Gray PAC for misstating Milne voting record
Editor’s note: a PAC supporting Molly Gray – the Vermont Democratic lieutenant-governor candidate already under fire for failing to vote year after year – recklessly published incomplete information about Scott Milne’s ‘nearly […]
Guv opens indoor bars
State of Vermont OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR For Immediate Release Friday, September 18, 2020 Media Contact Rebecca Kelley, Office of the Governor 802-622-4047 | rebecca.kelley@vermont.gov GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT UPDATES BAR SEATING GUIDANCE, LIFTS […]
DMV launches new online vehicle registration
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the launch of a new online system for temporary registrations and license plates for private vehicle sales. […]
Meg Hansen to seek Bennington Senate seat Nov. 3
Former Lt. Gov. candidate nominated by GOP committee to run against Democrats Sears, Campion in southwestern county August 24, 2020 – Former Republican Lt. Governor candidate Meg Hansen in Manchester today announced […]
Updated: Scott extends State of Emergency thru September 15
Towns, cities may impose stricter regulations on gathering size, liquor sales; returning college students in mind Vermont Daily mentioned to Gov. Scott at his August 11 press conference the small crowds at […]
‘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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
pandemic recovery plan: AId for homeless families, childcare, small businesses, ‘Buy Local,’ broadband
Editor’s note: The headlines this week have focused on deficits, the November election, protests, and pandemic-related restrictions – and rightly so. But sometimes the “if it bleeds it leads” media mentality leads […]
GOP candidates for Legislature introduced
The following Vermonters are running for the Vermont Legislature as Republicans and are endorsed by the campaign to elect John Klar as governor, according to a press release from the Brookfield resident’s […]
Browning running for re-election as independent
Rep. Cynthia Browning of Arlington will be running for re-election to the Vermont House as one of the two representatives for Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate and Sunderland. But this time around she will […]
State revenue down 57% in april
Receipts down by $141 million in a single month – delayed tax payments main culprit May 8, 2020 – Thanks to the Covid-19 economic slowdown, April revenues for the State of Vermont […]
Guv reopens manufacturing
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC RE-OPENING STEPS Increases Safety Protocols, Allows More Employees Back to Work As modeling indicates continued progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19, Governor Phil Scott today announced a […]
Ammo mag ban unconstitutional, bad policy, says amicus brief filed in VT Supreme Court
MONTPELIER (April 24, 2020) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced the filing of an important legal brief in the Vermont Supreme Court regarding the State of […]
Scott: Don’t close colleges or raise taxes. Legislature, innovate!
STATEMENT: GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ON THE FUTURE OF THE VERMONT STATE COLLEGE SYSTEM Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Vermont State College […]
Klar: ‘Farms Close, Bureaucracy Grows!’
Saying it’s time for farmers to ‘make farmers politicians again,’ guv candidate issues economic plan, publishes slate of 10 candidates April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –In the midst of a crisis for Vermont’s dairy farms and […]
JOHN KLAR URGES VERMONTERS TO CONTACT LOCAL CSA
April 10, 2020: GOP Gubernatorial candidate John Klar is urging Vermonters to contact their local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) to order food early for the 2020 growing season. Also, Vermont’s dairy farms and craft […]
Scott extends State of Emergency through May 15
Extends State of Emergency and All Existing Mitigation Orders and Closures until May 15 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today extended Vermont’s State of Emergency through May 15, which also extends the […]
Conservative, Christian Norwich Grad to help challenger for cummings’ seat ‘drain the swamp’
Jacqueline Tran, a Norwich University graduate and former Trump fundraiser, has been named as Finance Director for a black, conservative woman candidate running for the Maryland House seat held by Rep. Elijah […]
In-person school CANCELLED for year
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT DISMISSES SCHOOLS FOR IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION FOR REMAINDER OF 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR School districts to implement continuity of learning plans for remote learning by April 13 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today […]
Scott orders: stay home, stay safe
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ISSUES A “STAY HOME, STAY SAFE” ORDER, DIRECTS ADDITIONAL CLOSURES Orders Vermonters to restrict and minimize activities outside of the home Directs non-essential businesses and non-profits to cease in-person […]
State publishes wi-fi hot spot map
The State of Vermont has published a map showing public “hot spots” of wi-fi availability. Broadband Internet access is an important resource for remote learning and working from home but may not […]
VT Bars, restaurants to go to takeout only
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES NEW GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 COMMUNITY MITIGATION MEASURES All Bars and Restaurants Must Close or Offer Takeout Only Gatherings are limited to less than 50 people or 50% of […]
TCI point person named to lead VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation
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Poll: 70% of Vermonters oppose commercial cannabis
A new poll conducted by Emerson College finds that 70 percent of Vermont voters do not support the commercialization and taxation of marijuana. Only 30 percent believe the state should move toward implementing a […]
Home schoolers, private schoolers invited to National School Choice Week free luncheon in Montpelier Jan. 29
Event also features State House visit, group photo, contest awards presentation Students, staff and parents from home schools and private schools are invited to participate in National School Choice Week observations on […]
In budget speech, Gov. Scott cites demographics, regional inequality as biggest challenges
The Governor points to a demographic crisis and regional inequity as state’s biggest challenges; Offers agenda and vision for addressing them The following is a press release issued by the office of […]
NEW WORKER RELOCATION GRANT PROGRAM SET TO LAUNCH
12-23-2019 – for immediate release. For information contact Nate Formalarie, Agency of Commerce and Community Development, 802-522-7323 | nate.formalarie@vermont.gov Montpelier – The Agency of Commerce and Community Development is preparing for the launch […]
Meg Hansen announces run for lieutenant governor
PRESS RELEASE December 17, 2019 Contact: Meg Hansen info@hansenforvermont.com, 802-622-4165 MEG HANSEN ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR LT. GOVERNOR Manchester, VT – Health policy expert and entrepreneur Meg Hansen formally announces her campaign for Lt. […]
November poll: Only 29% of Vermonters support unrestricted abortion
December 12, 2019 – for immediate release. For more information contact Guy Page, editor of Vermont Water Cooler, at 802-505-0448, pagecommunicationsvt@gmail.com Less than a third of Vermonters support unrestricted abortion through all […]
Vermont Libertarian Party now recognized in Vermont
photo: JT Dodge of Newbury, seen speaking at carbon tax protest at Statehouse, has been elected vice chair of Vermont Libertarian Party. PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY VERMONT LIBERTARIAN PARTY:December 10, 2019 We […]
‘Travels With Charlie” #12 bangs away at pension liability
Sometimes all it takes to understand one of Vermont’s most perplexing economic problems is a room full of drums. It’s not every day you see two gray-haired economic experts like Art Woolf […]
Guv to narrow candidates for Phosphorus Reduction Initiative
Governor’s Weekly Press Conference to Detail Projects Moving to Stage Three of the State’s Phosphorus Reduction Initiative At his weekly press conference, Governor Phil Scott will be joined by leadership from the agencies […]
Billado re-elected Saturday as VT GOP chair; women fill next two top spots
Vermont GOP re-elected Deb Billado of Essex Junction to another term as party state chair
Brookfield farmer, author John Klar seeks GOP nomination for governor
The following announcement was posted on the Green Mountain Republicans Facebook page tonight: John Klar will announce his Republican candidacy for Vermont Governor at noon on Monday, October 28, at the State […]
Senator, EAI prez talk plastic, nature and freedom in Elmore
October 25, 2019 – for immediate release For more information contact Brad Ferland at 999-2633, bferland@together.net Permission given to publish press release and/or video Link to video: https://youtu.be/0p4fWpnfSps ‘Travels with Charlie’ video series goes to […]
The Catastrophy Starts Tomorrow: exercise simulates storm aftermath
For Immediate Release Monday, October 21, 2019 Contact Mark Bosma, Vermont Emergency Management 802-839-6717; Mark.Bosma@vermont.gov Montpelier, Vt. – Nearly 500 emergency responders and officials from local, state and partner agencies will test their disaster recovery […]
Press Release: Planned Parenthood PAC fundraiser honors AG TJ Donovan
10/8/2019 Press Release – from Vermont Right to Life Committee October 8, 2019 For further information: Sharon Toborg (802) 249-6939 Planned Parenthood PAC fundraiser to honorAttorney General T. J. Donovan forpromoting unrestricted, […]
