Bills related to prison sentencing and transition have been introduced into the Vermont Legislature.
Women inmates transitional housing, sentence reform bills introduced
Should Phil Scott leave GOP?
He’s hearing it from the left and from the right: Phil Scott should leave the Vermont GOP.
$78 million in new taxes to pay for carbon reduction proposed
The State of Vermont should tax fossil fuels to fund carbon reduction programs required by carbon reduction mandates, a Jan. 15 report by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recommends. Estimated annual revenue from three proposed revenue sources would total $78 million.
Ericka Redic Show #2: gun carrying ban won’t prevent crime
In the second week of the new Vermont Daily video production, “The Ericka Redic Show,” host Ericka Redic reports on S30, a bill to ban carrying firearms in some public places. Its sponsor says it’s more necessary than ever because of more and more gun-toting citizens don’t want to wear masks and are intimidating those who ask them to do so.
VTWatercooler: January 26, 2021
Today’s headlines from Vermont media.
McClaughry: Feds gave VT 2nd most money per person in 2020
The feds sent little Vermont $4.8 billion dollars. That comes to $7,729 per person. That sum puts Vermont second among the 50 states, trailing only New York, which got $7,840 per person. Even so, the state budget department is projecting a $180 million General Fund shortfall for next year.
100+ VT communities get election $$ from Facebook/Zuckerberg group
112 Vermont communities received ‘coronavirus response grants’ from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, a not-for-profit formed by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to provide assistance to local election officials.
Mayor Miro warns Burlington Council about cop shortage
In June 2020, the City Council voted to reduce the number of police officers in Burlington from 105 to 74, without a plan in place for how the City would respond to the full range of calls with 30 percent fewer officers. Already, as a result of this vote, the Police Department has had to curtail services that include: the Community Affairs Officer who helped coordinate the City’s response to graffiti, the Emergency Response Officer who helped manage the innovative strategies that the Department uses to respond to acute mental health crises, the street crime team that responded to patterns of open-air drug activity and robbery, and foot patrols on Church Street.
Women bear workplace burden of pandemic, commission says
73% of the unemployment claims made in Vermont are from women. That does not include individuals who have been pushed out of the labor force due to the shutdown of schools and closures of childcare facilities.
To survive, Vermont media must court conservatives
Who are the paid conservative editorial writers in Vermont media? What programs at public radio/tv speak deeply, intensely to conservatives? Where are Vermont media’s weekly paid conservative columnists? Conservatives say that you are more likely to find two unicorns mating in your backyard then a paid conservative news/editorial employee at any large Vermont media company.
Secular Democrat protests abortion as injustice, bad science
For Addison Bowen of Wallingford, taking a pro-life stand has nothing to do with being religious or Republican. He’s neither.
VT election chief: ballot fraud hard to stop, impossible to reverse
The only real clue that something is amiss is if the real voter shows up on election day only to find out that a ballot has already been cast in their name. Senning testified, “We had instances of that this year.” We need to know exactly how many instances!
Vermont Daily publishes media/legislators contact list
As a free service to our readers, Vermont Daily has assembled an online spreadsheet presenting, on one page, the names and email addresses of most Vermont media accepting letters to the editor and op-eds, and the email addresses and districts of all legislators. The list can be accessed from the Vermont Daily home page menu, by clicking on Media/Legislator contact list.
Unpublicized Covid-19 variants may resist vaccine, Levine says
There are no reported cases of any Covid-19 variants in Vermont, Health Commissioner Mark Levine said. That’s the good news. However, a variant in California may be fueling the current Los Angeles epidemic, he said. Also, relatively unpublicized variants in Brazil and South Africa may not respond to the current vaccine, he said.
Don’t worry about trillions in national debt, say “Modern Monetary” theorists
As the United States uses deficit spending to stimulate our economy, supporters of unprecedented borrowing refer to a relatively unknown economic doctrine called Modern Monetary Theory [MMT]. Here’s how it works – or, at least, how they say it works.
Neurologists’ review asks: is Gun Control really about People Control?
With this background of multiple factors leading to the commission of violent crimes against others, the focus has been concentrated on banning firearms from public ownership rather than understanding the reasons for this criminal behavior. Why? There is the overwhelming evidence that disarming the public from using firearms will not reduce violent crimes and will render people defenseless.
Rally for Life gathers tomorrow
Vermont Right to Life will hold its annual Rally for Life Saturday, January 23 in Montpelier.
GOP: don’t spend Recovery $$ on mismanaged state programs
Republicans are committed to doing everything in our power to hold the line that our caucus did last year to make sure that as much money as is legally possible goes into the hands of those Vermonters who have been affected. We will avoid the temptation of some to use COVID funding as a way to channel that money back into existing state programs that have struggled because of prior financial mismanagement, not because of COVID and the response.
Bill: only fly US, VT flag at school
A bill sponsored by Rep. Brian Smith (R-Derby) would prohibit flags other than the U.S. flag and State of Vermont flag from being flown on public school property in Vermont.
Scott tests negative for Covid
Governor Phil Scott has tested negative for COVID-19. As his most recent potential exposure occurred at Tuesday’s briefing, in accordance with Vermont Department of Health guidance, he will continue to fulfill his duties while in quarantine and will be tested again on Tuesday, January 26.
Bill would make public transportation free, require electric buses
A bill introduced this week into the Vermont House would reduce transportation carbon emissions by expanding public transportation, incentivize electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and require some employers to take steps to reduce internal-combustion commuting.
Baruth gun carry ban won’t stop crime, Defender General says
A bill sponsored by Sen. Philip Baruth (D-Chittenden) to prohibit carrying guns in some public places won’t prevent gun violence, is already covered by other laws, and could end up harming the people it’s meant to protect, Vermont Public Defender General Matthew Valario told a Senate committee.
Vermont Daily launches video news program, “The Ericka Redic Show”
The first episode of “The Ericka Redic Show,” a Vermont Daily online video news program, is now available on YouTube. “We’ll be covering the news out of Montpelier and around the state, and why it matters to you,” host Ericka Redic of Burlington announced in the opening moments of Episode One.
Pearce plan cuts pension shortfall, keeps defined benefits – but it’s not pain-free
Recommendations proposed by State Treasurer Beth Pearce would, if successfully enacted, reduce the pension fund shortfall and maintain defined benefits, she said in a January 15 report.
South Burlington felon convicted of deer poaching
Robert Verrastro, 47, of South Burlington, has pled guilty to the charge of possession of illegal big game among other crimes in connection with a deer poaching investigation in Starksboro that took place in November of 2019, state Fish & Wildlife officials say.
Guv, Levine quarantine after press conference Covid contact
This afternoon (January 19), Governor Phil Scott, Department of Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D. and other administration officials were informed that a contractor who provided services at the Governor’s coronavirus briefings on Friday, January 15 and Tuesday, January 19 has tested positive for COVID-19.
Journalist describes Antifa, as he sees it
When I saw that Guy Page had republished some of my reporting in The Commons on Northeast Antifa (NEA) and the antifa movement in general, I offered to do a piece for him, since I recognize that there is a lot of mystery about the movement and it can seem threatening to people who believe in law and order and hold centrist or conservative views.
2020 fishing license sales best in 28 years
Anglers spent an estimated 2.1 million days fishing in 2019, and fishing quality throughout the state was rated higher in 2019 than in 2009, according to a Vermont Fish & Wildlife fishing survey.
Levine unsure when vaccinated Vermonters will be immune
Climate caucus to hold first meeting Thursday Press pursues Trump bus pandemic risk story Scott signs into law 2021 Town Meeting changes By Guy Page The Vermont Department of Health can’t say […]
Big Marijuana’s proposed bypass of local voters not Guv’s idea
Gov. Phil Scott said today he did not recommend language in a Senate bill that would seem to allow Big Marijuana companies to bypass local voters deciding whether marijuana retail stores may operate in their town.
Commentary: Vermont not immune from mob rule mentality
The lesson here is clear. A political party spent several years gaining control of the government and then demanded complete conformity to their ideas. They implemented a concentrated ‘fake news’ machine which relied on the dictum that a lie repeated over and over becomes the truth. Anyone who opposed them were considered undesirable as members of society and were to be deplored and silenced. No dissent of any kind was tolerated.
Bearing the cross, man speaks out on voter disappointment, division, forgiveness
Tuesday morning, January 19 2021, Marcus Szczecinski of Starksboro hefted an eight-foot-tall cross and spoke and prayed on the steps of the Vermont State House about love, forgiveness, unity and repentance. A knot of well-armed state police stood in the background. A small group of supporters listened as Marcus, a Church at Prison ministry volunteer and lay preacher, prayed and delivered a humble, timely message of relevance to Christians and non-Christians alike.
The armed rally that never was
Vermont State Troopers carrying semi-automatic firearms were joined by Capitol police and other law enforcement Sunday, January 17 at the Vermont State House in Montpelier in anticipation of a rally of armed Trump supporters much-publicized by the FBI. Plenty of press appeared, too. Only the protesters were a no-show.
Senate bill tweaks commercial pot funding, voting
A Senate bill adding to the commercial cannabis law would require more funding for police training and substance abuse prevention, and would reduce licensing fees for minorities, among other proposed changes.
New House bills cover political signs, bears, A/A history, teacher protection
H67, introduced by Rep. Jim Harrison (R-Killington) would authorize a farmer to seek compensation from the Department of Fish and Wildlife for damage by a black bear to crops, fruit trees, or crop-bearing plants.
Deer season reaps 3.6 million servings of venison
Thanks to a best-ever bow season, the final tally for the 2020 deer season will be around 18,000 deer, the second-highest total since 2000. Those deer will provide approximately 3.6 million servings of local, nutritious venison.
Klar: Scott calls own party ‘racist’
Governor Phil Scott recently attacked Vermont GOP leadership for “continu[ing] with what I perceive as white supremacy dominating, racial inequity, and so forth…” That leadership’s sole offense? — refusing to endorse the governor’s call for the President’s resignation. This impugns all Vermont Trump supporters as white supremacists.
Immunizing over-75 age group begins next week
Phase two of Vermont’s Covid-19 vaccination program – immunizing people 75 and older – begins next Monday. Here’s a quick look at Covid-by-the-numbers in Vermont.
Linda Kirker: Stand up or give up
What kind of future will we leave to our children and grandchildren? Right now we have a choice to fight back or not. By the way, Donald Trump rebuilt America’s military, uplifted the U.S. economy and strengthened the safety of Americans by constructing 450 miles of wall along the U.S.Southern border.
Gun control bills would set 48-hour waiting period, ban possession in some public places
Bills introduced into the Vermont Senate would set a 48-hour waiting period for most firearms transfers, allow health care providers to notify police when a patient may harm self or others with a gun, and ban carrying firearms in some public places, Eric Davis of Gun Owners of Vermont (GoVT) reports.
One month into vax program, acceptance rate about 80%
Acceptance among senior home residents and staff and UVMMC hospital workers is hovering at about 80%.
Rally for Life gathers Jan. 23
Vermont Right to Life will hold its annual Rally for Life Saturday, January 23 in Montpelier.
Scott centralizes police organization, Act 250 decision-making
Vermont’s policing and Act 250 decision-making will fall under more state control than ever, as a result of two executive orders issued by Gov. Phil Scott.
Retirement fund clock ticking towards calamity
The pension funds are just 66.4% and 52.3% funded, respectively. The clock is ticking toward calamity, including downgrading the state’s credit ratings.
New senator: why I (alone) voted no on Trump resolution
If this Resolution were to have condemned the rioters that breached the Capital, I would have gladly signed on. I also would have wanted condemnation of all the rioters and their actions that have been occurring across this country through all of 2020 that is happening in mainly Democratic-controlled cities that the Democrats refuse to acknowledge or condemn.
VT hunters had record bear season
Preliminary numbers show that hunters took a record 914 black bears during the two-part early and late bear seasons. The previous highest harvest ever recorded in Vermont was 750 in 2019. Fish and Wildlife also says there were no hunting-related shooting incidents.
Edmunds: GOP senator unfair to Trump bus riders
There seems to be a sad irony in the fact that on his way out of office, a former minority leader of the Vermont Senate would cast such a disparaging net of belittlement over fellow Vermonters and Republicans expressing concern and love for their country.
Door-to-door public transportation the ‘new normal’
The successful new normal transit system provides door-to-door service.
Antifa infiltrated DC riot, Antifa tells VT newspaper
The leftist organization Antifa did infiltrate the January 6 attack on the Capitol in Washington, D.C. – but only to monitor, not to instigate violence, a Northeast Antifa spokesperson told The Commons weekly newspaper in Brattleboro.
Republicans won’t show at State House Jan. 17, but labor activists will
If a pro-Trump armed rally January 17 at the State House takes place as warned by police, any Republicans who attend will do so contrary to the wishes of party leaders. But the president of the ‘anti-fascist’ AFL-CIO of Vermont has urged his members to show up for a counter-protest.
Reader feedback sought: why carry weapons at a peaceful rally?
“Anyone packing for Montpelier on the 17th ought to answer this question: Why would you arm yourself for a peaceable assembly?” Why indeed? Even as a non-gun owner, some rather obvious reasons come mind. First, Vermonters have the legal right to carry. Second, a firearm might come in handy if someone starts shooting at you or someone else.
Trooper suspended for DC riot remarks resigns
Late last evening, prior to the anticipated conclusion of the investigation into his conduct related to the Capitol insurrection, Lucas Hall resigned his position, the Vermont Department of Public Service reports.
Commentary: an insurrection by any other name
Vermont meme reproducer Vermeistan 2.0 tells the facts about protesters trying to take over the iconic home of a seat of U.S. government – the White House, last summer.
House passes Town Meeting pandemic bill
The House yesterday approved H48, a bill giving municipalities flexibility in holding this year’s Town Meeting amid the pandemic. It also empowers the Secretary of State to weigh in, for the health and safety of all concerned.
Guv ducks martial law enforcement question
Gov. Scott answered: “I don’t believe President Trump will be declaring martial law.” Vermont Daily said, “Okay, say he does?” Scott replied: “I don’t want to play that game, because I don’t believe it will happen.”
Conflict of interest, white supremacy concerns plague Vermont Climate Council
The Vermont Climate Council has met just three times, but already concerns have surfaced about white supremacy and conflict of interest.
Cooperating with martial law “would be the governor’s call,” top cop says
Vermont Public Safety Commissioner Michael Schirling and Montpelier Police Chief Brian Peete held a press conference this afternoon to discuss yesterday’s announcement that an armed gathering of protesters is expected at state houses across the country, January 17. Here’s what reporters learned (and what we didn’t).
Trafficking victims lured by drugs, etc., then “treated as commodities”
One of the challenges is to debunk the many myths surrounding sex and labor trafficking. Human trafficking is often confused with smuggling, evoking ideas of an international slave trade that has little to do with Vermont’s small towns and cities. Victims of trafficking in Vermont, however, include our own neighbors.
27 Republicans don’t co-sponsor call for Trump removal
An estimated 27 Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate did not join their legislative colleagues in co-sponsoring JRH #1 Friday, January 8, “condemning the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 as an attack on democracy” – and blaming it on President Donald Trump.
Collective Guilt, Democratic hypocrisy
Of course the violence was appalling and indefensible. Just like the violence over the last four years.
Montpelier PD, Capitol police warn of possible armed protest Jan. 17 at State House, Inauguration Day “insurrection”
Law Enforcement is aware of calls encouraging people to arm themselves and center at all State Capitols in the United States, to include Montpelier, specifically on the date of January 17, 2021. We are also aware of national trends warning of and encouraging an insurrection on January 20, 2021, the date in which President-elect Joseph R. Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President.
VTrans relaxes mask policy for solo snow plow drivers
State snow plow drivers need not wear masks when driving alone, the Vermont Agency of Transportation decided this week. The decision reverses a mandatory masking policy.
US Attorney Nolan would prosecute Capitol riot planning (if any) committed in Vermont
Speaking hypothetically, if a citizen of Vermont traveled to Washington D.C. for the sole purpose of participating in a peaceful protest (legal conduct), but during that protest spontaneously decided to commit a crime against the United States, or other unlawful acts, that crime would be prosecutable in courts in the District of Columbia, not in Vermont.
“Vermont Economic Solutions Act” would see VT grow most of its own food
A new House bill would create a 21-member council would make a plan for Vermont to grow the majority of its food within five years.
Scott announces new press secretary, makes other appointments
Governor Phil Scott today announced a handful of new appointments and promotions in the Agency of Administration, Agency of Human Services and on his senior staff.
Antifa seeks recruits in Brattleboro
The Northeast Antifa organization is looking in Brattleboro for recruits to its Vermont chapter.
Donovan wants criminal investigation into Capitol riot, Trump involvement
Attorney General T.J. Donovan has requested that Acting U.S. Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen commence a criminal investigation into the activities of President Donald Trump and rioters in relation to the events occurring at the U.S. Capitol yesterday.
Vermont Trump rallyers took Covid precautions, weren’t in riot
Were our people part of the storming of the Capitol Building? The short answer is “No”. To my knowledge, none of our party took part in “storming” the barricades or entering the building. Still, most of us were supportive of gathering at the Capitol Building at that critical time. It seemed important for our representatives in Congress to see the crowd that had gathered from all over the country to support our President.
State trooper suspended for posts supporting “criminal insurgency” in Capitol
A Vermont State Trooper has been suspended without pay, pending further possible discipline, for social media posts that “appear to support the criminal insurgency that occurred yesterday at the U.S. Capitol,” Public Safety Commissioner Michael Schirling said today.
Welch describes riot, calls Ted Cruz ‘co-conspirator,’ promises investigation
“None of us really knew what was going on,” he said. “…A capitol police officer made an announcement that protestors were actually in the capitol. I was very, very surprised… that they got in. It’s very secure. We were concerned…about the level of enforcement. Then we started hearing noises. We were told to put on our gas masks.”
New chairs named for House Appropriations, Transportation committees
Rep. Mary Hooper (D-Montpelier) has been named chair of the House Appropriations Committee, succeeding retired chair Kitty Toll of Danville. Appropriations prepares the state budget bill, a/k/a the “big bill.” Hooper is a former mayor of Montpelier.
New House bills eliminate vax parental consent, allow silencers on hunting rifles, change Town Meeting voting
New legislation would:
Eliminate parental consent for age 16-18 vaccination
Change Town Meeting voting law re: pandemic
Fund mental health workers for police departments
Require universal home visits for families with newborns
Eliminate conflicts of interest among Climate Council members
Tax candy and sugared drinks
Provide free breakfast and lunch for all public school students
Allow hunters to use noise suppressors on their firearms
Scott blames Trump for attack, calls for president to resign or be removed
The following statement was released this evening by Rebecca Kelley, Office of the Governor OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ON RIOTERS IN THE U.S. CAPITOL Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott […]
Video report: Krowinski elected speaker
MUST-SEE VIDEO: local hams go wild in new “Convention of States” video
A handful of Vermonters gathered last month to produce a video re-enactment of the Constitutional Convention. In “Article V – Why a Convention of States,” things get hairy after the Founding Fathers are granted a look into the future about the pitfalls and temptations of unrestrained Big Government.
Krowinski elected Speaker, pledges 2021 will be “the Coronavirus Recovery Session”
The Vermont House of Representatives this morning elected Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) Speaker of the 2021-2022 biennium by 138-7 vote. “The 2021 session will be remembered as the Coronavirus Recovery Session,” she said in acceptance speech.
VT parents sue over unequal access to education
NEWPORT — A group of Vermont parents are suing the state and local school districts over unequal access to education under the state’s 150-year-old Town Tuitioning system.
“Stop the Steal” rally set for noon Wednesday at State House
Vermonters unable to attend “Stop The Steal” Rally in Washington, are invited to a similar event noon Wednesday at the Vermont State House in Montpelier.
Gun, vehicle, real estate property rights under attack, 5AFest speakers say
Based on bills proposed, pushed, but not passed last year, Vermonters must prepare for legislative challenges to their gun, real estate, and vehicle property rights, organizer John Klar told attendees at the FifthAmendmentFest today.
Former Planned Parenthood employee expected to be elected Speaker tomorrow
When the Vermont Legislature convenes for the 2021 session tomorrow, the House of Representatives is expected to elect Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) as the next Speaker of the House. Krowinski, has close ties to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE), Vermont’s largest abortion provider and legislative advocate. Krowinski will hold the gavel and set the agenda for the 2021-2022 session.
Turkey hunters take 6,136 birds in 2020
Vermont hunters brought home 6,136 wild turkeys during 2020, including 627 turkeys taken during the April youth weekend hunt, a total of 4,791 gobblers taken during the regular spring season, and 718 birds during the fall.
No deaths so far this flu season
Three months into the flu season, Vermont has yet to record a single death by traditional influenza, the Vermont Health Department confirmed Monday, January 4.
Petition urging Welch to investigate election fraud delivered today
A citizen petition signed by 753 Vermonters urging Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) to investigate allegations of electoral fraud in the 2020 presidential election was given today to Vermont’s lone congressman, two days before he votes on whether to accept the electoral votes disputed in many states.
VP Pence can ‘Stop the Steal’ and keep the peace
“Unlike the small mercenary mobs we have seen this year, America will have tens-of-millions of rightly angry Americans defending their very way of life – their family, their property and their faith – from an outlaw-government,” Mark Shepard says.
Have you been called a traitor? Answering the charge of treason
I’ve been called a traitor for questioning the legitimacy of the presidential election. It’s a serious, painful charge. But is it true?
Still room on the Trump bus going to DC next week
There’s still room on the bus leaving South Burlington for the January 6 March for Trump in Washington DC. “President Trump has called for patriots from across the country to attend a […]
As Stamford defies State of Emergency, Guv claims “solid ground”
Gov. Phil Scott said today at a press conference he and his legal team “feel we are on very solid ground constitutionally” after the Town of Stamford voted Tuesday night to defy the governor’s emergency pandemic orders.
More than 330 Vermonters (so far) petition Welch to investigate electoral fraud
A Dec. 29 petition asking Rep. Peter Welch to investigate electoral fraud has been signed by more than 330 Vermonters, so far, petition author Guy Page said today.
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Dear Mr. Vice-President: the law has been broken and the Constitution defiled
There will be Vermonters coming to Washington next week with others from across the nation to support you in the difficult task you face as President of the Senate. Others have shunned their sworn duties and much damage has been done. As a result, you will be standing alone at that moment to do your sworn duty to defend the United States against all foreign and domestic enemies by protecting our God given rights under the Constitution.
Your 10 Most-Read Stories of 2020
Who knew that Joe Biden’s promise to pick Beto O’Rourke as his gun czar would go viral and be read by someone, somewhere everyday after its Sept. 25 posting? If there’s a theme running through these high-interest posts, it’s the concern that Big Government not take away the speech, assembly and firearms rights of individual Vermonters.
Grant to help high school students bring anti-racism message to elementary schools
“We envision a Vermont that acknowledges how racism is historically and institutionally embedded and takes seriously our ethical obligation to end racism,” said Kyle Mitchell, a student member at Middlebury Union High School.
“FifthAmendmentFest” set for January 5
On Tuesday, January 5, supporters of the U.S. Constitution will gather at the Vermont State House lawn at noon for a “FifthAmendmentFest”, the second in a series of rallies to celebrate our federal and state Constitutions, including the Bill of Rights.
Concerned Vermonters Petition Rep. Peter Welch To Investigate Allegations of Election Fraud
Sign petition urging Rep. Peter Welch to investigate allegations of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Today’s News: Tuesday, Dec. 29 2020
Burlington Police Chief says coverage shortages a certainty due to June defunding. Carbon-cutting TCI is DOA, thanks to Phil Scott, John McClaughry says. Lynn Edmunds concerned that with courts and Congress dismissing election fraud concerns, prayer is all we have left.
Courts, Congress fail to fight electoral fraud
Even responses to concerns for relaxed Election Integrity standards are dismissive and not what would normally be expected. And now Americans are about to trust that which is untrustworthy, accepting election results that will not or cannot be validated due to relaxed standards. Our concerns are routinely dismissed as false or unfounded and without merit.
Goodbye to TCI
Gov. Scott is not likely to put forth detailed objections to TCI. He’ll raise a few questions, point to pandemic uncertainty, and pay his customary homage to climate change orthodoxy. But he clearly sees that this is just one more elaborately concealed carbon tax. He knows what that will to do families and Covid- stressed businesses, he has opposed that for four years, and he won’t buy it. Good for him.
Burlington patrol force dwindling, early morning police coverage at risk, chief says
Retirement and attrition could lead Burlington from 81 sworn officers to 59 by this coming September – and that might not even be the worse case scenario. “From that 59 you would have to staff the airport,” and leadership, and detectives, and community affairs, and CUSI (sex crimes unit). The domestic violence prevention officer may be reassigned as a patrol officer. The community affairs already has been reassigned to patrolling (beginning next month). An uptick in graffiti will be a likely consequence, Murad said.
22 industry groups ask Legislature to focus on economic recovery, not “business as usual”
The organizations listed below represent hundreds of thousands of working Vermonters. We ask that our elected leaders of all political parties focus on the most immediate task at hand this legislative session and to chart a path to our economic recovery.
Artist sues Vermont Law School to stop destruction of Underground Railroad mural
Underground Railroad mural artist Samuel Kerson is suing Vermont Law School over its plans to cover up the 1994 work that some at the school say is racist.
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