Vermont prison guard was masked, gloved and never was within six feet of anyone for 15 consecutive minutes – the CDC definition of ‘close contact.’ He got sick anyway by Guy Page […]
CDC finetunes ‘close contact’ due to VT prison guard illness
Good Samaritan rescues vulnerable voter data from potential cybertheft
By Guy Page October 22, 2020 – On September 28, software engineer Jon Lynch of Colchester expressed concern to state officials that the voter portal on the Vermont Secretary of State website […]
Vermont Daily: Thursday, October 22 Edition
Investigation begun by Vermont’s federal prosecutor leads to $8 Billion payout by opioid maker The Department of Justice Wednesday October 21 announced a global resolution of its criminal and civil investigations into […]
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 […]
Vermont Daily: Wednesday, October 21 edition
NRA endorses pro-Second Amendment House candidates – but not all of them Many pro-Second Amendment candidates not given endorsement, usually due to apparent lack of information by Guy Page The following candidates […]
Pro-police, pro-life, gun-rights advocate Sexton runs as Guv write-in
by Guy Page October 21, 2020 – An Essex Junction advocate of gun rights, pro-police rally organizer, and opponent to abortion announced October 13 he is a write-in candidate for governor. Jim […]
NRA endorses House candidates – but there’s more to the story
Many pro-Second Amendment candidates not given endorsement, usually due to apparent lack of information by Guy Page October 21, 2020 – The following candidates for the Vermont House of Representatives have received […]
From the “You can’t make this stuff up” Dept.:
Climate-minded City of Burlington pushing electric heat – but it’s main source of electricity is largest C02 emitter in Vermont Received today from Matt Cota of the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association: The […]
Vermonters crossing into central, northern NH must quarantine 14 days unless trip “essential”
Governor a NIMBY on New England wind power By Guy Page October 20, 2020 – Vermonters who make “unnecessary” trips across the Connecticut River into central and northern New Hampshire must quarantine […]
Vermont Daily: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Edition
Governors’ group suggests carbon pricing for New England grid electricity By Guy Page An organization representing the New England states wants the regional power transmission grid to cut carbon emissions, and suggest […]
No new positive cases among 2000 VT inmates
Republished from Sun Community News MONTPELIER | The third round of mass testing for all Vermont facilities showed no new positive cases of COVID-19 among the more than 2,000 Vermont staff and […]
Commentary: ‘Red Tag’ homeowner website an invasion of privacy
by Dave Soulia Think your vote for the Legislature doesn’t matter? You might want to consider the new “red tag” rule that prevents hundreds of Vermonters from filling up their heating oil […]
governors suggest carbon pricing for New England grid electricity
“Vision Statement” recommends study of electricity carbon pricing in New England By Guy Page October 19, 2020 – An organization representing the New England states wants the regional power transmission grid to […]
Wright’s Mountain Runners raise $$ to fight suicide among VT veterans
by Linda Duxbury BRADFORD—With high energy anticipation, 15 runners awaited the 9 a.m. launch from the Devil’s Den Trailhead on Wright’s Mountain on the morning of Oct. 10. The 24-hour DD Ultra […]
Vermont Daily: Monday, October 19 edition
NRA endorses a few Dems, mostly Republicans for Vermont Senate But Dem incumbents Sears, Nitka, Starr get “A” grade, endorsement from Second Amendment advocates By Guy Page Several Democratic incumbents are among […]
Middlebury asked to allow marijuana sales
Under new commercial cannabis law, town voters must grant permission for retail sales Re-published from Sun Community News, Middlebury October 16, 2020 – At a Middlebury Selectboard meeting held on Oct. 13, […]
Drug addiction, Darwinism lurk behind “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
For Halloween season, Northfield author reviews horror classics for Halloween season Editor’s note: for the Halloween season, author Peter Fernandez of Northfield has authored thoughtful reviews of two horror classics: Robert Louis […]
Heating fuel deliveries forbidden to ‘red tagged’ homeowners
Inspection deadline extension no help for homeowners already ‘red tagged’ by Guy Page October 19, 2020 – Friday’s Vermont Daily report about hundreds of Vermonters forbidden by state law from receiving heating […]
GOP Senate candidates get most NRA endorsements
But Dem incumbents Sears, Nitka, Starr get “A” grade, endorsement from Second Amendment advocates By Guy Page Several Democratic incumbents are among the Vermont state senators, including Sen. Richard Sears (Bennington) and […]
Vermont Daily: Friday, October 16 edition
Questioning Barrett, Leahy repeats false claims, religious broadcasters say Alliance for Defending Freedom (ADF) defended conscience rights among Vermont health care workers in 2016 suit By Guy Page Tuesday, October 13, during […]
Dem nominee for High Bailiff says police need more civilian oversight
Pro-pot lawyer, deputy sheriff and former bailiff seek Addison High Bailiff post By Guy Page Will Addison County choose a deputy sheriff, a former high bailiff, or a pro-legal marijuana lawyer to […]
As winter approaches, heating fuel denied hundreds of ‘red tagged’ homeowners
By Guy Page As late-October cold weather moves in, hundreds of Vermont home and property owners are forbidden to fill up their heating fuel tanks. These property owners have been “red-tagged,” or […]
Questioning Barrett, Leahy repeats false claims, religious broadcasters say
Alliance for Defending Freedom (ADF) defended conscience rights among Vermont health care workers in 2016 suit By Guy Page Tuesday, October 13, during the second day of hearings to examine the nomination […]
Vermont Daily: Wednesday, October 15 Edition
Vermont media buzz about Biden computer = crickets by Guy Page 4 PM, October 15, 2020 – At 5 AM on October 14, the New York Post published a story with this lead paragraph: “Hunter […]
VT media buzz about Biden computer = crickets
By Guy Page 4 PM, October 15 – At 5 AM on October 14, the New York Post published a story with this lead paragraph: “Hunter Biden introduced his father, then-Vice President […]
Analysis: Renewable power carbon tax looms in guvs’ “decarbonization” request
Scott, four other NE governors request “decarbonized” power grid yesterday, seven months after regional grid prez seeks consensus for carbon pricing By Guy Page October 15, 2020 – Yesterday, five of six […]
Vermont Daily: Wednesday October 14, 2020 Edition
Donald Trump, the Peace President….and other reasons why I waved a flag at a pro-Trump rally last week By Guy Page Last Friday I donned my Trump hat, dug out a Trump-Pence […]
Milne reels in four more Dem endorsements
October 14, 2020 – GOP candidate for lieutenant governor Scott Milne has received four more endorsements from Democratic leaders. Former St. Albans Mayor Marty Manahan, former Rep. Dick Allard (D-St. Albans), former […]
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 […]
I rallied for Trump last week. Ask me why
Explaining why I joined a pro-Trump rally in Barre last week and will attend this Friday, too By Guy Page October 14, 2020 – Last Friday I donned my Trump hat, dug […]
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 […]
Psychiatric survivors object to police oversight of crisis response workers
Embedding mental health workers in police won’t create necessary culture change, survivors and experts tell lawmakers – to no avail This news article was first published in the most recent edition of […]
“Green Ed” licensing law ties building professionals into state energy goals
Electricians, plumbers, etc. must take course in state energy goals to earn, renew licenses by Guy Page October 13, 2020 – The State of Vermont has two separate “90% by 2050” energy […]
Legislature yet to apologize for eugenics law
1931 sterilization law targeted Abenaki, mentally ill, French-Canadians By Guy Page October 12, 2020 – Today, Vermont observes its second annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which replaced Columbus Day as an official state […]
Pro-Israel Northfield author shut out of Vermont media
Vermont ‘peace and justice’ groups falsely blame Israel for teaching U.S. police ‘neck kneeling’ (Editor’s note: readers might ask why Vermont writers and media should engage in the spirited defense of the […]
Inmates’ move from Mississippi to New Hampshire nixed
Though closer, Haverhill facility lacks adequate drug treatment program By Guy Page October 9, 2020 – Negotiations to move Vermont inmates from a Mississippi prison to to just across the Connecticut River […]
Scott lets commercial cannabis bill become law
Bill requires town authorization before retail stores may open. Also, several law enforcement bills signed or allowed to pass into law October 7, 2020 – The following press release was received this […]
Scott lets S54, commercial cannabis bill, become law
Also, several law enforcement bills signed or allowed to pass into law October 7, 2020 – The following press release was received this evening from Rebecca Kelley, press secretary for Gov. Phil […]
Burlington mayor proposes big carbon fee on new oil, gas heat
Estimated to add $7000 over 10 years for new construction By Guy Page October 7, 2020 – The City of Burlington is moving aggressively to make fossil-fuel heat prohibitively expensive to install […]
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 […]
UPDATE: GWSA opens back door to carbon tax, Johnson opponents charge; Speaker responds
By Guy Page October 6, 2020 – Republicans in Grand Isle County bought a full page ad in the September 23-29 issue of The Islander, a local community newspaper, accusing local representative […]
Gray deflects questions about campaigning while still employed by Attorney General
The Scott Milne for Lieutenant Governor campaign today released a transcript of an exchange yesterday between WPTZ reporter Stewart Ledbetter and Democrat Lieutenant Gov. Candidate Molly Gray in which she refuses to […]
Thursday deadline to apply for seat on Climate Council, Zuckerman says
Deadline applies to seven Senate slots on carbon-cutting Climate Council By Guy Page October 6, 2020 – Vermonters wishing to serve on the 23-member Vermont Climate Council have until October 8 to […]
For three years, Act 35 has denied parental consent to child’s mental health treatment
To the editor: The Vermont Supreme Court ruling on parental rights and responsibilities is defined in detail: physical living arrangements, parent child contact, education, medical and dental care, religion, travel and any […]
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, […]
Welch supports electing president by popular vote
Congressman calls electoral college “ancient institution” Electoral college gives Vermont most influence in presidential election By Guy Page October 5, 2020 – Congressman Peter Welch wants to eliminate the electoral college and […]
Tuesday, October 6 designated Vermont Mask Day by Legislature
by Guy Page October 2, 2020 – The Vermont Legislature approved a resolution on September 18 designating Tuesday, October 6 as Vermont Mask Day. The resolution affirms the importance of wearing masks […]
Pediatrician Dr. Lewis First, other docs urge Scott to ‘follow the science,’ veto commercial cannabis
Editor’s note: Today Gov. Phil Scott said he will decide next week what action he will take on S54, the commercial cannabis bill approved by the Legislature last month. His options are […]
Guv signs $7.2 billion budget, vows action on commercial cannabis, Act 250 next week
Budget includes $5 million in state funds for $1200 stimulus payments to people not covered by feds, including illegal workers By Guy Page October 2, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott this morning […]
Nationwide 911 outage crashed state of VT email Monday night
Microsoft still doesn’t know what caused E911 to fail Other news: ex-Colorado Secretary of State says VT vote-by-mail election system not ready by Guy Page October 2, 2020 – Microsoft still can’t […]
Analysis: Vermont, the Declarative Government State
Under GWSA, Vermont moves away from representative government By Guy Page September 30, 2020 – Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) could have been talking about Vermont’s Democratic legislature when he declared that today’s […]
Maine church blamed for fatal outbreak
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 […]
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 […]
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