State officials are urging patience.
Cyberattack causing delays filling Medicaid prescriptions
BREAKING: Senate moves to save Salisbury fish hatchery/ GunSense pushes gun ban at polls/ F&W, coyote bill lacks votes
Salisbury hatchery ALIVE. Coyote hunting ban NOT SO MUCH. The latest from the State House.
Help wanted: career training and education coach
HireAbility Vermont is recruiting for a Career Training and Education Coach to join our dynamic team in Newport.
The 2024 Alburgh totality festival: a celestial celebration with community focus
Together, let’s make the 2024 Alburgh Totality Festival a landmark event for Vermont and an inspiration for community-driven growth and celebration.
Bartley: Housing crisis progress dying in environment committees
Remember when the Legislature said it would reform Act 250 to allow more housing? Apparently the Supermajority leaders can’t either.
Mom dead in NH, Amber Alert for children
The children are believed to be with their biological father, who police say may be armed and dangerous.
Antley/Catapano-Friedman: Moving backwards on cannabis
Dispensaries ensure safety of customers, kids in ways retail shops can’t…or won’t.
Bernie’s federal judge screeners have NO federal court experience
Paul Burns, the executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group in Montpelier, Xusana Davis, executive director of Racial Equity for the state, and Barbara Prine, a staff attorney at Vermont Legal Aid in Burlington are all listed as have zero cases in federal court.
Headlines: Towns brace for school budget backlash/ Judge holds journo in contempt/ Non-profit fraudster
A judge ordering a Fox News reporter to reveal her sources says he supports freedom of the press, but…..
Warner: Hartford has an activist problem – now they know about it
If it’s hateful to warn a tiny Vermont town to take a closer look at the source of its sudden social problems and rising incompetence at the local government level then I plead guilty.
Buffalo Soldiers, modern-day service noted at Fort Ethan Allen
The 10th Cavalry Regiment, also known as the Buffalo Soldiers, was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester in the early 1900’s.
Schools without budgets could face 87% ‘solution’
Any school district without an approved 2024 budget by July 1 will face the 87% Solution.
Decker Towers resident pepper sprays transients and cleaning staff
Luther allegedly sprayed an individual who was, in fact, a paid cleaner who was cleaning the stairwell.
VT failing to consider biological reality, Christian school coach tells Fox News
MVCS Coach Chris Goodwin and attorney Ryan Tucker were interviewed on Fox. Jones first turned his attention to a statement put out by the state on the matter.
VT Headlines: Thousands of power outages as strong wind continues
Proposed homeless hotel rate decrease threatens to put families out on the street; Sen. Peter Welch pushes for residential reentry center in Vermont
Must-see Video: What hath Bernie wrought?
Burlington’s Bernie Revolution started with such hope. In a video expanded from yesterday’s version, a former Prog now running as a Republican talks about his long march to disillusionment.
Klar: Beef prices just jumped over the Moon: here’s why
A few pennies along the way to the market equal bloated food budgets in 2024.
UVM adopts new brand positioning: “For People and Planet”
The university partnered with Generation Communication and Branding of Hudson, New York, to develop the positioning and new logo system.
Despathy: An overdue thank you to those who hunt coyotes with dogs
If coyote hunting with dogs is banned, humans, pets, homes and livestock will be at increased risk from roaming coyotes who know no boundaries and have no reason to fear humans and dogs.
CLG: Mitch McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader in November
Ukraine’s Abrams tanks burn just like any others – Kremlin; Red Crescent suspends coordinated medical missions with Israeli forces in Gaza due safety concerns
Gov. Scott says he’s leaning towards voting No on his local school budget
Like other Vermonters, Gov. Scott is looking at a ‘significant’ property tax increase.
Video: Former Bernie Prog now runs for school board as a Republican
Bill moved to Burlington in the 1980’s because he was attracted to the socialist movement spearheaded by a Brooklyn-born guy who was making headlines across the country.
Scott rakes Legislature over potential billion-dollar rate hike
Unfortunately, H.289, which had a lot of input from utilities, special interests, and their lobbyists, did not solicit policy input directly from Vermonters.
VT Headlines: Lawmakers seek to make Juneteenth a legal holiday in Vermont
Woodstock voters consider $99 million bond for new school; Commissioner of Health Mark Levine responds to allegations that he violated Vermont Open Meeting Law
Brattleboro lowered its voting age, but Mad River Valley towns not so keen
Members from selectboards across valley towns including Waitsfield, Warren and Moretown say they aren’t considering the idea right now.
Bill would nix legal defense that blames survivors for sexual assaults
Legislators are discussing a new bill that would prohibit the blame of sexual assault survivors for their assault as a legal defense in civil cases.
AG demands cut in pickup truck settlement – after it’s made
Cut us in, California.
Thurston: Adding insult to insanity
The dark side of H.289, 100% renewable electricity by 2030: when all else fails, Dem’s resort to renewables-shaming
Life without parole ends for Newport murderer
Brochu was serving a life without parole sentence for the aggravated murder of 18-year-old Tara Stratton, in Barre in January of 2003.
State ambulance chief on leave during investigation into drinking case
“Hospital staff noted Paramedic Dame appeared to be impaired. After an evaluation, Ms. Dame was determined to not be fit to perform her duties,” Vermont Health Department spokesman Ben Truman said.
Cyberattack causes Medicaid prescription ‘service outage’
Vermont’s Medicaid pharmacy system has suffered the same cyberattack that struck much of New England.
Legislative Crossover deadline looms
Senate to look at vaccines without parental consent, changing Fish and Wildlife Board, getting more nurses, and more.
VT Headlines: Nikki Haley to campaign in Vermont
Decker Towers Residents Plead for Help From the Burlington City Council; University of Vermont rebrands with new logo; NEK towns to vote on school closure
Stormwater regs will put county fairs out of business, Senate told
Stormwater permit compliance will cost up to $1 million per county fair. “You just can’t make that kind of money up at the fairground,” Folsom said.
Roper: So, it’s okay to poison the children now?
Or was the PCB scare just a scam that got out of control?
Letters: Democracy threatened, confusion, and a constant game of whack-a-mole
Our constitution is written to protect the rights of an individual. Building togetherness and mutual commitment is about respect for every individual, “thin skinned” or not.
LaMarche: In Burlington’s mayoral race, money talks loudest
In a few days, one will win. But in three years time, will you tolerate another fabricated pair?
Proposed NH legislation seeks to allow law enforcement to combat border crossings
Most migrants attempting to enter through Canada first travel from Mexico, the reason being that Canada does not require visas for entry.
‘Bank your vote,’ Dame urges Town Meeting voters
Moose hearings. Utility scams. Struggle over short-term rentals. Party chair urges GOP to “bank” Town Meeting votes.
Evslin: Three toxic phrases
“Progressive” buzz-phrases prove ever more Regressive.
Another Guthrie plays music in Killington, talks about family legacy
With their legacy in mind, Guthrie is making a name for himself as a performer and, as it says on his website, “(carving) his own initials in the family tree.”
Legislature passes school tax ‘fix’ – now what?
The situation was so dire that, the Campaign for Vermont reports, a Democratic state senator looking at a $3,000 property tax increase herself said the pre-H.850 property tax would “put people out of their homes.”
Retail theft, Act 250 ‘reform’ bills in House committees
A House bill now under committee review would make it much easier to charge a suspect with felony shoplifting – but would reduce the sentence.
Secrecy surrounds next federal judge in Vermont
Vermont’s diversity chief, the president of VPIRG, and a Planned Parenthood lawyer are on the selection team for the next U.S. federal judge.
VT Headlines: People gather for the 79th annual Stowe Derby
AT&T to reimburse customers after massive network outage; Catamount Arts’ plan to return; Vermonters hold candlelight vigil to commemorate 2 years since Russia invaded Ukraine
Stolen Mississippi gun recovered in Irasburg burglary bust
Paintball vandals. Barre man arrested for Bradford traffic disturbance. And border cops and state police collaborate on a bust.
Warner: Mid-Vermont girls team headed to championship despite legal battles
This a year after they made international headlines for taking a principled stand against playing a school boasting a biological male athlete, identifying as “trans”, standing nearly 6’3” tall.
Vermont doctors take to radio to describe risk of high-THC pot
Vermont doctors argue the risk to mental health if THC caps are eliminated. The marijuana industry claims keeping the current cap will be bad for business.
Huff: Local school boards “in a pickle”
Legislators became drunk on Federal Covid dollars and are desperate for the binge to continue leaving the hangover headache for constituents to deal with.
Stack: H.850 passes
Unfortunately, it leaves much uncertainty and looks like a real “Show Trial Killer”.
Harrison: Difficult choices
If seniors on social security are expected to get by with the 3.2% cost of living adjustment this year, our state government should be able to do the same.
Wealth taxes could prompt exodus of highly-mobile Vermonters
Is it even constitutional to tax unrealized capital gains?
Another teen arrested for murder in Vermont
A 15-year-old Maine native now living in Springfield, MA has been charged with felony second-degree murder for a shooting in St. Johnsbury.
Judge rules coyote hunting with dogs in public interest
In a case with ramifications for S.258, a judge has ruled in favor of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife coyote regulations.
I told you so, Scott says when signing ed financing fix bill
You can almost hear the governor saying “I told you so'” to the Legislature.
United Nations cited 18 times in House Environment and Energy Committee docs
A documents search of the Vermont Legislature website shows a strong U.N. advisory presence – especially in one key committee. And just what is a ‘polycrisis?’
On April 8, the sun will go dark
“We expect to see a large volume of visitors to the region in the days before, during and after the event. With this in mind, the Lake Champlain Chamber is encouraging cities, towns, and businesses in the region to plan accordingly.”
Video: Sportsmen oppose Fish & Wildlife Board changes
Opponents of S.258, reconfiguring the Fish & Wildlife Board, speak out in this VDC video of a Tuesday, February 20 State House gathering.
Bigfoot Vocalization in Orleans County?
A Bigfoot heard in Orleans County? You decide. NOT Satire. Because it’s Friday.
Letter: Some of the things I don’t understand, these days …
How Donald Trump could possibly get insurance deals by INFLATING the value of his properties?
Pelham: It’s okay to vote no on school budgets
Vote no on school budgets and deliver the message that the current entangled and costly system is not OK.
Birding to change the world
UVM’s Trish O’Kane on her new book and how birds saved her soul.
VT Headlines: Cannabis insiders look for solutions amid declining medical marijuana license rates
Out-of-bounds skier dies at Stowe; Addison County Bar members call for State’s Attorney Eva Vekos to resign; Burlington voters to weigh in on tax increase
Woman freed after serving four months for dragging, injuring police officer
A woman who dragged and injured a police officer with her car served four months after her sentence last November. Now she’s free.
Vermont committee mulling flood history disclosures for real estate sales
The lead sponsor of the bill says the legislation is important for residents in areas likely to suffer flooding in the future.
Dawson: Remote work in Vermont is here to stay
As the shift in working arrangements continues to reshape workers’ lives and the economy, Vermont looks likely to become a popular primary residence for many.
Bananas: The First Annual Crisis Actors Award Goes To…
Thanks to the real world results of these massive frauds the industry is finally recognizing its talent with the coveted Fony Award.
Jury rejects claims by paralyzed Okemo skier
The five men and five women on the jury cleared Okemo of any negligence.
Johnson: Is America a Christian country?
First of all, let me tell you: Joe Biden is as much as a Catholic as Elizabeth Warren is a Native American.
Woman found in woods died of strangling
The woman’s mother reported her missing. Hours later her body was found in woods in the small town of Washington.
Legislator bagged for DUI outside State House
The Bennington lawmaker won’t be contesting the charge, a spokesperson for House Democrats said.
Senate toughens hunting control bill morning after sportsmen gather at State House
The Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee Wednesday has made a bill strongly opposed hunting advocates even more restrictive.
Vermont part of national cellphone outage
“We should know more within 12 hours,” a Verizon boilerplate message says about an inquiry into “potential network disruption” in Barre.
VT Headlines: AT&T customers report massive outage, disrupting phone service
Burlington mayoral candidates debate at UVM; Bill aims to establish cardiac emergency response plans in schools; Alex Smith: A hunter’s thoughts on S.258
Second-biggest baseload power plant faces Act 250 review today
Big power plant’s effort to recover heat loss gets a look by regulators. Cops banned for cellphone pix, voyeurism. Popular speakers join Supreme Court free speech case.
Sanders announces winners of fourteenth annual State of the Union Essay Contest for Vermont Students
Sanders will host the finalists at the Vermont State House on Saturday, March 9 for a roundtable discussion about their essays
Dame, MAGA Vermonter discuss the Great Divide
Ley: “We failed when we support a Governor who refused to vote for the best president in recent history.” Dame: “I think the blame goes both ways – right? There’s plenty of Republicans Donald Trump refuses to support.”
Senator interrupts Family Alliance speaker twice – but tactic doesn’t work
A frustrated – or just rude – state senator interrupts the testimony of a Vermont Family Alliance advocate. See brief YouTube clip.
Wilson: Out of control spending proposed as funds dwindle
This all goes around our “Constitutional Law” by legislating in states along with the U.N.’s plans and not a word from “We the People”
DePino: Ghost gun bill is gun registration bill
Our organization and its membership have opposed UBCs specifically because it is a firearm registration scheme.
Vogel: UVM’s remarkable turnaround has improved life for Jewish students
From first in the nation to best in class
Freedom of religion frozen out of proposed constitutional amendment
Religious freedom an excuse to oppress transgender people, state policy analyst says.
VT Headlines: Federal investment in GlobalFoundries will see major upgrades at Essex plant
Ex-captain in Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department banned from police work in Vermont; Artificial intelligence used in Vt. dental practices
Pro-Life lobby day today
Pro-lifers will be coming to the State House to advocate for passage of: An act relating to crimes against an unborn child. (H.779 & S. 276)
Roper: Plastic bag ban backfires on environment
“The road to this plastic misfire was paved with green intentions—untempered by any serious cost-benefit analysis.”
Keelan: The media’s two Vermonts
The Vermont scenes, as depicted in Vermont Magazine and other tourist outlets, are being usurped, and our Legislative leaders need to stop their denial until the scourge is eradicated.
3-year-old on ventilator after ice fishing tragedy on Lake Memphremagog
A patch of thin ice was the scene of a family riding a side-by-side plunging into the icy waters of Lake Memphremagog Saturday.
Ehlers: House committee to vote on raising everyone’s electricity rates
The same influential lobby group that wants to remove local control from energy siting also wants ratepayers to pay more to fund the reconstruction of Vermont’s energy grid.
Legislature control over sheriffs, gender ID rights, “Climate Resilience Officer”and more discussed in Senate committees
Senate committees this week will ponder amending the Constitution to control sheriffs and make gender ID a protected civil right.
Legislature’s War on Age of Consent moves to child vaccination
The Legislature’s War on the Age of Consent is fought on the battlefields of schools, libraries, voting booths, and health clinics
Scott asks Biden for December flood relief $$
Mid-December flooding that produced some PTSD in flood-shocked Vermonters has elicited a request of federal disaster relief from Gov. Phil Scott.
Sibilia: The Consolidated Communications transition and the future of rural landlines in Vermont
Let’s work together to make sure all Vermonters, especially those in rural areas, have their voices heard in this process, ensuring a smooth transition for our communication services.
Klar: More cows needed to reverse climate change, experts say
Scientists are speaking up for beef.
VT Headlines: Road shut down for hours as crews put out Putney house fire
Feds Steer $1.5 Billion to GlobalFoundries’ Plants in Vermont, New York; Federal funding opportunities for Vermont library upgrades; Ranked-choice voting resurrected for mayoral race
Farmers’ Night Concert Series returns for the legislative session
This year’s circuit spotlights the diversity of performances as the Statehouse opens its doors to underrepresented cultures and groups in Vermont.
LaMarche: Lavish spending, lackluster results
Vermont’s K-12 system is broken.
Scott defends top health official over ‘safe injection’ sites
Gov. Phil Scott is disputing a civil liberties group’s claims that the state’s top health official illegally altered a report detailing how the state should spend opioid settlement money.
Bufka: Washington’s 1796 farewell address
There is much more wisdom to be found here. It is a powerful tonic just to follow his words, to drink in the clarity of his thought and vision.
Towns may postpone Town Meeting
A bill expected to pass the Legislature this week will allow towns to postpone Town Meeting in hopes of voting on reduced school spending.
Despathy: House committees ignore billion-dollar cost of Renewable Energy Standard – what is going on?
Two House committees punt on the billion-dollar price-tag of an energy bill rumored to be ‘the Speaker’s bill drafted by a renewable energy lobbying organization.
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