State of Vermont loses email last night during national 911 outage By Guy Page September 29, 2020 – Vermonters tempted to go soft on Covid-19 vigilance should consider what happened after a […]
Maine church blamed for fatal outbreak
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 […]
Wilson, running for Caledonia senate, would cut spending, oppose abortion, protect gun rights
by Guy Page September 28, 2020 – As a public service during an election season uniquely challenged by lack of traditional, face-to-face access to voters, Vermont Daily today publishes the first in […]
House candidate protests pay raise
If elected, Jon Lynch of Colchester promises to give his cut to Colchester fire & rescue workers By Guy Page September 28, 2020 – A candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives […]
Did Biden really promise Beto O’Rourke would run national gun control policy? Yes
By Guy Page September 25, 2020 – Yesterday on Twitter a prominent liberal Vermont pundit (oh okay, it was Kevin Ellis) asked if anyone really believes a President Joe Biden would appoint […]
Commercial cannabis backers ignore plea for racial justice
S54 is ‘harmful to African Americans of Vermont,’ Justice For All says By Guy Page September 24, 2020 – Last year, legislators and lobbyists invested S54, the commercial cannabis bill approved yesterday […]
Update: Ram, Chittenden lead in Senate fundraising
by Guy Page September 23, 2020 – Two Democratic challengers for a Chittenden County senate seat are the top fundraisers among all 2020 Vermont Senate candidates. (Editor’s note: this post is revised […]
Vermont top cop ready to meet with election protest organizers
If election protests ensue, Scott, Schirling want to ensure protesters’ rights, everyone’s safety By Guy Page September 22, 2020 – Vermont public safety leaders stand ready to meet with protest organizers to […]
Court case could mean VT tuition goes to faith-based schools
John McClaughry Vermont tax dollars may soon be going to faith-based elementary and secondary schools, if a case filed last week in Federal district court succeeds. The case is styled Valente v. […]
Man fired for stopping purse thief has new job, Gofundme site, others’ admiration
by Guy Page September 22, 2020 – A young Essex Junction man and volunteer firefighter fired from his grocery store job for stopping a purse thief now has a new job, a […]
Planned Parenthood happy with both Zuckerman and Scott
Pro-BLM decision allows campaign signs in Highway Right of Way Guv opens spigot at indoor bars GOP passes anti-racism resolution Trump tells why he won’t ask drug companies for $$ By Guy […]
VT GOP adopts anti-racism statement
‘Party of Lincoln’ pledges to ‘confront racism wherever it exists’ by Guy Page September 21, 2020 – As reported on social media yesterday by several Vermont Republican candidates, the Vermont Republican Party […]
Vermont connections to RBG
She held honorary degree from Vermont Law School. In 2009 she wrote the majority opinion in VT vs. Brillon, about the right to a speedy trial. The three goats assigned to eat […]
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 […]
This ain’t over, Scott signals after House overrides veto of global warming bill
But Guv praises Legislature for commercial cannabis cooperation By Guy Page September 18, 2020 – Memo to the Vermont Legislature from Gov. Phil Scott re: H.688, Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) veto […]
Vermont protesters, government ponder post-election unrest
In a year unlike any other in our lifetimes, Vermont activists, lawmakers and National Guard leaders discuss what could happen if election goes sideways By Guy Page September 17, 2020 – Lawmakers, […]
Vermont braces for ‘Perfect Storm’ of election problems
Mailed Ballot insecurity and authentication, reliance on U.S. Postal Service, “harvesting” overshadow 2020 general election by H. Brooke Paige The current VBM mass-mailing scheme creates the “perfect storm” where the lack of […]
Milne ‘PROGRESSVT’ platform touts tax credits, streamlining
By Guy Page September 16, 2020 – No one can accuse Vermont GOP lieutenant governor nominee Scott Milne of pushing a lightweight policy platform. Yesterday he handed reporters a 33 page (plus […]
Fauci “would not hesitate” to take FDA-backed vaccine
Presidential advisor tells Vermont media that citizen pushback hinders national mask mandate by Guy Page September 15, 2020 – Presidential advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci today told Vermont press and officials he would […]
Who is Miriam Berry, and why is she challenging Peter Welch for Congress?
On August 11, Vermont Republicans nominated Miriam Berry of Essex Junction as their nominee to challenge longtime incumbent Peter Welch (D). Last week, Ms. Berry, a relative political unknown, emailed the following […]
VT no-mask mandate petition has 3,000 signatures, and growing
(Editor’s note: Vermont Daily takes no position on the “To Mask or Not To Mask” debate, but in the interests of public information is publishing this email from Vermonters Against Mask Mandates.) […]
Son diagnosed with severe THC abuse leaps from 6-story building
“Johnny’s Ambassadors’” founder explains son’s suicide By Laura Stack The evidence-based negative effects of cannabis on adolescents are many and varied, especially for young people, and we’ve covered them numerous times in previous […]
100 years after women’s suffrage, lotta fight left in GOP women
By Guy Page September 14, 2020 – Veterans of decades of political campaigns stood side by side young women and teenagers wishing to build on their progress at the VT GOP Suffrage […]
Hansen says Women candidates face obstacles of access to money, ‘troublemaker’ label
(Meg Hansen, Republican candidate for state senate in Bennington County and runner-up to Scott Milne in the August 11 primary race for lieutenant governor, delivered the speech below at the Vermont GOP […]
Land Rovers trek through muddy roads of National Forest
by Lou Varricchio SALISBURY | Members of the Bethel, New York-based Churchill Classic and Vintage Automotive took a small group of classic, foreign-made off-road trucks on an unusual trek through the Green […]
Scott signals veto of Global Warming bill
Cambridge essayist writes memorial to slain Secoriea Turner By Guy Page September 11, 2020 – At his press conference today, Gov. Phil Scott indicated he will veto H688, the Global Warming Solutions […]
Frustrated Burlington cop was punched first, video shows
Should Burlington fire cop Corey Campbell? See body cam video before you decide By Guy Page September 11, 2020 – BLM protesters say they won’t leave Burlington’s Battery Park until three cops […]
34 GOP women seek state office Nov. 3
Suffrage rally planned for Saturday, Sept. 12 by Guy Page September 10, 2020 – Of the 130-plus Republicans seeking statewide office in the November 3 general election, 34 are women. By contrast, […]
Vermont pro-life group praises hospital delivery of preemie triplets, decries abortion policy
Vermont Right to Life wants interested Vermonters to know that they can address the UVM Medical Center’s Board of Trustees about its policy of performing elective abortions. The board will meet 2 pm […]
Exec order gives State more ‘fair and impartial policing’ power
In response to aftermath of Floyd killing, Scott hands Department of Public Service bigger role in hiring, training, oversight of all Vermont police By Guy Page September 9, 2020 – Gov. Phil […]
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. […]
Led by Antifa supporter, VT AFL-CIO backs Progressive slate
Anarchist union president says if Trump loses but won’t leave office, force would be “moral imperative” By Guy Page The Labor Day Weekend began Friday with another sign that Vermont’s AFL-CIO labor […]
Rallying around First Amendment could save our nation
(Editor: This guest commentary has been contributed by a Vermont author who wishes to remain anonymous. Today, an exception is made to Vermont Daily’s policy of requiring the identity of authors of […]
Text of Governor’s August 20 Executive Order on Policing
Editor’s Note: the following executive order on public safety was issued by Gov. Scott August 20. It appears below in its entirety. Governor Scott said today at his press conference his administration […]
State of Vermont imposes costly 3-acre runoff rule
Meanwhile, Burlington and other cities get away with sewer overflows, critics say By Guy Page September 4, 2020 – Vermont landowners of three or more acres of impervious surfaces must plan and […]
Opioid, car crash deaths up; pandemic takes some blame
But suicide rate below annual norm ALSO: Sen. Pat Leahy was a one-eyed college marksman By Guy Page September 3, 2020 – Twice as many people have died in car crashes so […]
Vermont women buying guns, learning to shoot
Concerned about riots, increased lawlessness, attacks at home and in workplace By Guy Page August 22, 2020 – Five women sit in the Woodbury living room of Major Ted Tedesco, USMC (Ret). […]
Independent Guv candidate challenges Scott, Zuckerman on vaccination
To the Editor This is an open letter to Phil Scott, David Zuckerman, the Health Department, and the People of Vermont about the bad plan for Mandatory Vaccines. David Zuckerman states “Science […]
Strict new school bus rules have officials, parents looking for alternatives
Also: Seat belt pull-overs, prevention spending, and local revenue and control divide Legislature on commercial cannabis bill Homeschool applications more than double last year BLM says Burlington cop should be fired; see […]
Health Commissioner rebukes misreading of CDC “6%” report
Scott to issue executive order on policing Home schoolers to top 4,000, but no $$ for them Opioid overdoses up 50% this year, pandemic blamed By Guy Page September 1, 2020 – […]
Evslin: What should be mandatory, and what not
Masks and vaccination, yes. Reusable shopping bags and recycling compost, no. by Tom Evslin Government should not use its authority to mandate promiscuously. Personal freedom does demand respect and deference. Overuse of […]
George Schiavone, former lawmaker, dies August 10
George Anthony Schiavone, 90, of Shelburne, Vt., passed away on August 10, 2020, after battling glioblastoma with his usual optimism and grace. He was born July 28, 1930, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to […]
GOP ‘shows up’ for Vermont Senate races
By Guy PageIf filmmaker Woody Allen was right in 1989 when he said “80% of success is showing up,” then the Vermont Republican Party has taken a first successful step to improving […]
Legal commercial pot will lead to more teen use – VT Pediatrician
Jill Rinehart, a practicing Vermont pediatrician for over 20 years currently with the University of Vermont Primary Care Pediatrics practice, is an associate professor of pediatrics for the Larner College of Medicine […]
Fund schools on last year’s enrollment, VT Ed Secretary says
Also would drop five days of student instruction, require Australian ballot for all school voting By Guy Page August 28, 2020 – Vermont Secretary of Education Daniel French wants legislation this year […]
Homeschool exodus costing public schools $$?
Superintendents worry about lost funding as homeschool numbers grow By Guy Page August 27, 2020 – The House Education Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee tomorrow at 10:30 AM will […]
VT climate plan ignores the Power of Trees
The role played by trees in reducing CO2 has up until now been virtually ignored by Tom Evslin Trees soak up carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into wood, forest […]
Influencing your legislator in the Age of zoom
Phone, email info still available, thanks to Secretary of State by Guy Page August 26, 2020 – In the coming month, legislators are poised to cast historic votes on taxation, legal marijuana […]
VT Supreme Court missed Act 46 legislative intent on forced mergers
Legislature could clarify that local schools can’t be closed without town’s consent by David Kelley (The author is one of several attorneys who represented 33 school districts, including Coventry, Calais, Greensboro and […]
Scott, Levine open to making Covid vax mandatory, but need more info
Health commissioner says outcomes are “prime consideration, if we were going to make something mandatory” By Guy Page August 25, 2020 – At today’s press conference, both Gov. Phil Scott and Health […]
As Legislature opens today, marijuana bill still hung up on seat belts
Also: Act 250 ‘reform’ stinks, water quality warriors say Global warming ‘solutions’ would empower unpopular ridgeline wind, critics say Guv’s budget would resolve deficit without new taxes By Guy Page August 25, […]
Will Scott require mandatory COVID-19 vaccination?
No answer yet but he wants immunization registry “improvements” by Guy Page August 24, 2020 – Virginia State Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver’s decision to require Covid-19 vaccinations for state residents once […]
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 […]
Commentary: Social justice group says wrong policy, wrong time for Cannabis tax & regulate
The following is a letter sent on August 20, 2020 to the Vermont Senate Committee on Judiciary from Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All regarding S.54, an act that would establish a legalized […]
Progressive Party Chair for Orange County runs for U.S House as communist, has Antifa ties
by Lou Varrichio MIDDLEBURY | A Communist Party candidate will on the ballot in Vermont, this November; it’s the first time since 1984. The Party of Communists USA (PCUSA) is fielding a […]
GOP House members back Scott’s opposition to ‘Global warming solutions Act’
(Editor’s note: earlier this month Gov. Phil Scott repeated that he would not support H688, the Global Warming Solutions Act, if it allows the State to be sued for failing to meet […]
Seat belts, social justice could stop S54, commercial pot bill
Leading social justice advocate calls for marijuana reparations By Guy Page August 20, 2020 – Advocates for social justice and organic farming oppose S54, the retail sales, taxation and regulation of marijuana. […]
Conspiracy theories aside, don’t rely on post office for November election
What individual Vermonters can do to make this election work (Editor’s note: today marks the Vermont Daily debut of the “Fractals of Change” column by Tom Evslin, a novelist, inventor, IT and […]
Digger publisher says racist remarks led to end of ‘comments’ section
Guv might end State of Emergency without vaccine – if Legislature acts By Guy Page August 18, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott would consider ending the State of Emergency before Vermonters are […]
Vermont has lowest C02 emissions
Will pandemic’s decline in fossil-fuel consumption reduce global warming? To the editor: Beware statistical bias. Clearly, Vermont, as a state, has the lowest CO2 emissions in total metric tons because it’s one […]
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 […]
Voter without mask denied entry to polls
To the editor: I went to vote today and was refused admittance into the voting area because I cannot wear a mask for medical reasons (I wouldn’t wear one anyway). The Brighton […]
‘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). […]
Commentary: Move state government out of Montpelier into rural VT
Covid-19 has shown that state workers don’t need their Montpelier-Waterbury office buildings. Why not ‘spread the wealth’ and take advantage of the strengths of Vermont’s regions? by Matt Krauss I worked for […]
Scott, Milne win big in GOP primary
Klar-affiliated candidates win several contested primaries By Guy Page August 12, 2020 – Incumbent Gov. Phil Scott trounced challenger John Klar 72%-22% in the August 11 Vermont Republican primary election. Now Klar […]
LETTER: VT has lowest carbon emissions in state, can’t afford $1 million for H688
To the editor: The Vermont Legislature, in passing bill H688, the Global Warming Solutions Act, will be committing 1 million dollars of state money to set up this bill. The General Fund is […]
VT prison church services won’t resume anytime soon
Also: Guv says customer caution, not regulations, responsible for low turnout at restaurants By Guy Page August 11, 2020 – Vermont’s state prisons won’t be open to volunteers offering religious services anytime […]
Absentee ballot voting way up, in-person way down
Total turnout exceeded 2018 primary by 11 am, Berlin voting officials say by Guy Page August 11, 2020 – By late morning, voter turnout in the Town of Berlin had already surpassed […]
Mike Donoghue: alive and well, despite news reports
Yes, Governor Scott, he’s still asking the tough questions August 11, 2020 – Editor’s note: Gov. Phil Scott made a tongue-in-cheek reference during a recent news conference about being unsure if longtime […]
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 […]
In Orange County, a contested Republican House primary
Editor’s note: While there are numerous Republican candidates for both governor and lieutenant governor, competition is rare among Republicans seeking House and Senate seats. The Orange-1 House primary is one of the […]
Former news anchor gets VT absentee ballot request card – in Tennessee!
Also – St. Johnsbury lawyer collecting Vermonters’ reports of absentee ballot documents gone awry By Guy Page August 10, 2020 – A longtime Vermont journalist reported August 3 that he received a […]
Leahy, Dean condemn Portland riot violence
Welch demands FBI investigation into “disinformation campaign” about Antifa, suspects Chinese; culprit’s a Bernie supporter By Guy Page August 10, 2020 – Judging by their public statements and actions, Sen. Bernie Sanders […]
Wells Beach is safe to visit – Hampton Beach, not so much
It’s safe once again to travel to Wells Beach, Ogunquit, and most other popular Maine coast beaches. But most of southeastern New Hampshire, including the seacoast – long a “safe” area for […]
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 […]
Ashe, Johnson commit to funding, passing Global Warming Solutions Act
Scott opposes H688 provision allowing groups to sue State for missing carbon reduction goals by Guy Page August 7, 2020 – Expect the Vermont Senate to fully fund the Global Warming Solutions […]
Most state employees can do 100% of work at home, survey says
Remote work for state employees extended through 2020 August 5, 2020 —The Agency of Administration today announced that state employees who can telework should expect to do so at least through December […]
VPIRG, ACLU ‘police reform’: end immunity, cut funding, No more school cops
First legislative public hearing on Police Reform tomorrow at 1 pm By Guy Page August 5, 2020 – Tomorrow, Thursday Aug. 6 at 1 pm, the House Committees on Judiciary and Government […]
Think, Legislators: do your constituents really want this bill?
To the editor: Dear Legislators – Greetings from Constituent Land. I’m wishing you good fortune in your heroic public service quest this season. Let me ask you to consider adding this amendment […]
A star is born!
Must-see video! Chelsea Ferland debuts as ballot-stuffing little old lady by Guy Page August 5, 2020 – Episode 25 of the acclaimed Vermont policy video series ‘Travels with Charlie’ takes on the […]
Ag agency wants your mailed Chinese seeds
Prevention, not lab analysis is State of Vermont strategy: “we don’t have that capacity now” By Guy Page August 5, 2020 – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (AF&M) has […]
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 […]
Fly Booker T., not BLM flag, Essex mom says
Essex mom, radio host recommends school district fly Booker T. Washington flag instead of BLM By Guy Page August 4, 2020 – School districts searching for a racial justice flag alternative to […]
Essex mom advises school board to choose Booker T. over BLM
Heather Sheppard of Essex Junction, a mother of four and an on-air personality at the Light Radio, yesterday send this letter to the Essex-Westford School District Board. The school district plans to […]
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 […]
Targeting Vermonters at “The racist pro-police rally in Vermont”
Directors of Radical street theater intentionally cast peaceful supporters of police as racist villains by Shannara Johnson August 1, 2020 – Last Saturday, I witnessed one of the great modern dramas that […]
No, Emily, Vermont does NOT need a state bank
To the editor: Re: July 31 letter by aide to GOP gubernatorial candidate Emily Peyton supporting a Vermont state bank: I looked up the Bank of North Dakota (BND) and with interest […]
Governor ready to take the wheel if Driver Ed cancelled
Also reveals reliance on Health Commissioner Levine for Covid decision-making By Guy Page July 31, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott will do “whatever it takes” to ensure teens get driver education, he […]
Letter: Civil rights movement did little to help the poor – but public bank will
Emily Peyton, GOP candidate for governor, says state-owned bank will reduce huge wealth discrepancy To the editor: The systemic problem that Black Lives Matters should be addressing is not racist people who […]
Really affordable health care
For clean arteries at 1.6 cents on the dollar, go to southwest Asia John McClaughry In this election season almost every candidate is promising to deliver “more affordable health care!” Most of […]
Commentary: Windsor Selectboard refuses to say Pledge of Allegiance
Pro-BLM board won’t recite Pledge anymore because it’s aspirational – but so is “Black Lives Matter” By Guy Page July 30, 2020 – Black Lives Matter is an aspirational phrase. Supporters insist […]
School opening postponed two weeks; mask guidelines in place
Vermont home school advocate offers encouragement, information, Facebook chat page by Guy Page July 29, 2020 – Yesterday, Gov. Phil Scott announced the first day of school will be postponed two weeks […]
When disrupters attack pro-police rally on social media, what can you do?
by Guy Page July 28, 2020 – Attendees at Saturday’s Rally to Support Law Enforcement could hardly fail to notice the squad of camera-wielding friends of the rally disrupters, circling the gathering […]
Schools won’t have staff to open by late August, superintendent warns
by Guy Page July 27, 2020 – Lack of staff will render many if not most Vermont school districts unable to open as scheduled by the last week of August, a Washington […]
Anti-police disrupters can’t stop Vermonters from honoring the Blue
by Guy Page July 26, 2020 – At Saturday’s Rally to Support Law Enforcement at the Vermont State House, many heartfelt words and stirring stories honoring the men and women of Vermont […]
‘Systemic Paternalism’ column banned by VT Digger
Editor says column on systemic racism didn’t meet ‘good faith’ standard by Guy Page July 24, 2020 – VT Digger, Vermont’s most-read source of online news and commentary, on Tuesday removed a […]
Today’s mask mandate will spur retail business activity, Scott predicts
By Guy Page July 24, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott doesn’t think the universal mask mandate he announced today will make Vermonters less willing to patronize businesses in-person. The opposite will be […]
Systemic paternalism
by Carol Frenier June 12, 2020 – Over half a century of serious effort to equalize opportunity for Blacks and Whites has failed in our inner cities. Many well-intentioned, politically conservative Whites […]
Hero cop dad kept promise to return home
Vermonters rally Saturday to honor police “heroes among us” – like Frank McCarty, the St. Albans detective who saved a life and kept his promise to his daughter Two days from today, […]
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