Two Massachusetts men died last week in Vermont of gunshots to the torso. State police see no link at present.
Lawmaker asks if Prop 5 gives men equal right to stop abortion. No answer
A recent exchange between a Vermont lawmaker and an ACLU lawyer suggests that if Prop 5 is approved, men may be allowed to sue on a case-by-case basis to keep their unborn child alive.
Coyote, leghold, governance bills meant to disrupt and reduce hunting, VT Traditions says
A supporter of three hunting & trapping bills up for public hearing next week says Vermonters are moving beyond a ‘dominance mindset.’ A critic says the bills would disrupt and reduce hunting.
Swanton shooting victim was Massachusetts gang member
A 22-year-old Haverhill, MA man found shot to death in Swanton was a longtime gang member, according to his hometown newpaper.
Scott: eliminate military retirement pay tax
Gov. Phil Scott and a bipartisan group of lawmakers want to eliminate the income tax on military retirement pay. Will their support be enough?
Hartford CT drug dealer sentenced / MA man dies suspicious death in Swanton / Thieves stole Escalade catalytic converters
VT Crime update: catalytic converter thieves, Bay State man found dead in Swanton, (another) Hartford CT drug dealer busted.
Rape culture at UVM
A social media site dedicated to exposing rape culture at UVM lists 340 reports of sexual assault.
Water withdrawal registry bill passes house
A bill to create a registry for anyone withdrawing 5000 gallons a water of day from Vermont surface waters has passed the House. The Senate’s been busy, too.
Scott leans toward gun bill veto
Gov. Phil Scott today signaled he would likely veto S30, which restricts gun rights.
Baby Turtle Time: Bills advance in committee
Like baby turtles marching to the sea, bills introduced into the Vermont Legislature have a poor survival rate. This week, several bills took steps to becoming law.