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.
A judge ordering a Fox News reporter to reveal her sources says he supports freedom of the press, but…..
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.
The 10th Cavalry Regiment, also known as the Buffalo Soldiers, was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester in the early 1900’s.
Any school district without an approved 2024 budget by July 1 will face the 87% Solution.
Luther allegedly sprayed an individual who was, in fact, a paid cleaner who was cleaning the stairwell.
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.
Proposed homeless hotel rate decrease threatens to put families out on the street; Sen. Peter Welch pushes for residential reentry center in Vermont
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.
A few pennies along the way to the market equal bloated food budgets in 2024.
The university partnered with Generation Communication and Branding of Hudson, New York, to develop the positioning and new logo system.
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.
Ukraine’s Abrams tanks burn just like any others – Kremlin; Red Crescent suspends coordinated medical missions with Israeli forces in Gaza due safety concerns
Like other Vermonters, Gov. Scott is looking at a ‘significant’ property tax increase.
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.
Unfortunately, H.289, which had a lot of input from utilities, special interests, and their lobbyists, did not solicit policy input directly from Vermonters.
Woodstock voters consider $99 million bond for new school; Commissioner of Health Mark Levine responds to allegations that he violated Vermont Open Meeting Law
Members from selectboards across valley towns including Waitsfield, Warren and Moretown say they aren’t considering the idea right now.
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.
Cut us in, California.
The dark side of H.289, 100% renewable electricity by 2030: when all else fails, Dem’s resort to renewables-shaming
Brochu was serving a life without parole sentence for the aggravated murder of 18-year-old Tara Stratton, in Barre in January of 2003.
“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.
Vermont’s Medicaid pharmacy system has suffered the same cyberattack that struck much of New England.
Senate to look at vaccines without parental consent, changing Fish and Wildlife Board, getting more nurses, and more.
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 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.
Or was the PCB scare just a scam that got out of control?
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.
In a few days, one will win. But in three years time, will you tolerate another fabricated pair?
Most migrants attempting to enter through Canada first travel from Mexico, the reason being that Canada does not require visas for entry.
Moose hearings. Utility scams. Struggle over short-term rentals. Party chair urges GOP to “bank” Town Meeting votes.
“Progressive” buzz-phrases prove ever more Regressive.
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.”
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.”
A House bill now under committee review would make it much easier to charge a suspect with felony shoplifting – but would reduce the sentence.
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.
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
Paintball vandals. Barre man arrested for Bradford traffic disturbance. And border cops and state police collaborate on a bust.
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 argue the risk to mental health if THC caps are eliminated. The marijuana industry claims keeping the current cap will be bad for business.
Legislators became drunk on Federal Covid dollars and are desperate for the binge to continue leaving the hangover headache for constituents to deal with.
Unfortunately, it leaves much uncertainty and looks like a real “Show Trial Killer”.
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.
Is it even constitutional to tax unrealized capital gains?
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.
In a case with ramifications for S.258, a judge has ruled in favor of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife coyote regulations.
You can almost hear the governor saying “I told you so'” to the Legislature.
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?’
“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.”
Opponents of S.258, reconfiguring the Fish & Wildlife Board, speak out in this VDC video of a Tuesday, February 20 State House gathering.
A Bigfoot heard in Orleans County? You decide. NOT Satire. Because it’s Friday.
How Donald Trump could possibly get insurance deals by INFLATING the value of his properties?
Vote no on school budgets and deliver the message that the current entangled and costly system is not OK.
UVM’s Trish O’Kane on her new book and how birds saved her soul.
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
A woman who dragged and injured a police officer with her car served four months after her sentence last November. Now she’s free.
The lead sponsor of the bill says the legislation is important for residents in areas likely to suffer flooding in the future.
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.
Thanks to the real world results of these massive frauds the industry is finally recognizing its talent with the coveted Fony Award.
The five men and five women on the jury cleared Okemo of any negligence.
First of all, let me tell you: Joe Biden is as much as a Catholic as Elizabeth Warren is a Native American.
The woman’s mother reported her missing. Hours later her body was found in woods in the small town of Washington.
The Bennington lawmaker won’t be contesting the charge, a spokesperson for House Democrats said.
The Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee Wednesday has made a bill strongly opposed hunting advocates even more restrictive.
“We should know more within 12 hours,” a Verizon boilerplate message says about an inquiry into “potential network disruption” in Barre.
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
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 will host the finalists at the Vermont State House on Saturday, March 9 for a roundtable discussion about their essays
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.”
A frustrated – or just rude – state senator interrupts the testimony of a Vermont Family Alliance advocate. See brief YouTube clip.
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”
Our organization and its membership have opposed UBCs specifically because it is a firearm registration scheme.
From first in the nation to best in class
Religious freedom an excuse to oppress transgender people, state policy analyst says.
Ex-captain in Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department banned from police work in Vermont; Artificial intelligence used in Vt. dental practices
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)
“The road to this plastic misfire was paved with green intentions—untempered by any serious cost-benefit analysis.”
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.
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.
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.
Senate committees this week will ponder amending the Constitution to control sheriffs and make gender ID a protected civil right.
The Legislature’s War on the Age of Consent is fought on the battlefields of schools, libraries, voting booths, and health clinics
Mid-December flooding that produced some PTSD in flood-shocked Vermonters has elicited a request of federal disaster relief from Gov. Phil Scott.
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.
Scientists are speaking up for beef.
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
This year’s circuit spotlights the diversity of performances as the Statehouse opens its doors to underrepresented cultures and groups in Vermont.
Vermont’s K-12 system is broken.
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.
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.
A bill expected to pass the Legislature this week will allow towns to postpone Town Meeting in hopes of voting on reduced school spending.
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.
Most bills need to be approved in their committee of jurisdiction by March 15 in order to be taken up for a full vote this year. Committees will be pushing hard until then.
S.258 would seize rule-making power from the Fish & Wildlife Board, expand the role of non-hunters, and prohibit coyote hunting with bait and dogs.
RRMC earns first Blue Distinction Center for maternity care in Vermont; Renowned VT skier dies in avalanche; Milton Police acquire two new drones
Trump barred from operating business, ordered to pay over $350 million in NY civil fraud case; Biden appears to confuse NATO with Ukraine in calling for Congress members to pass funding bill
“It’s urgent, she needs a kidney now,” said family friend Jen Soderberg Straub. “They told her there was around four months [to find a kidney] back in October.”
Contrary to what biologists at Vermont Fish & Wildlife, and some hunters may say, coyotes and other predators don’t explode in population if they’re not aggressively removed.
In addition to a shotgun, law enforcement said they also found methamphetamine, brass knuckles, a knife and ammunition, including a 30-round AR-15 magazine and 103 rounds for the shotgun. Open beer cans also were found in the Jeep.
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