The leader of the Vermont Senate reportedly said a statewide mask mandate is going nowhere this year.
Bill increases daily board/commission pay from $50 to $125
A new House bill would raise the per diem pay for the growing number of state boards and commissions from $50 to $125.
Career Day, next year?
Career Day at Vermont schools could have a whole new look.
‘Green hydrogen’ heating fuel coming to Global Foundries
With help from VT Gas and UVM, Global Foundries will extract hydrogen from water and blend it into its natural gas lines.
Dartmouth Cancels Ngo Event after Vermont-connected Antifa Threats
A Portland, Oregon Antifa member offered cash to anyone who could assault journalist Andy Ngo at Dartmouth last night. In the face of threats, Ngo’s talk was held online at the request of college authorities.
Detroit drug dealer busted in Burlington with kilo of meth
A Detroit, Michigan drug dealer with a violent record was busted in the Queen City, Burlington cops say. They caught him with the Drug Dealer Trifecta: illegal drugs, firearms, and lots of cash.
Senate bill seeks vision, road test for drivers 75 and older
A new Senate bill would require drivers 75 and older to pass vision and road tests before having their licenses renewed.
Covid listed as “Cause A” on 26% of VT Covid death certificates
Covid was “Cause A” on 26% of all Vermont Covid-related death certificates from April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. About a third of all 440 deaths were confirmed Covid-related by laboratory testing.
Senate committee OKs easier access to lethal end-of-life drugs
A bill making it easier to obtain lethal end-of-life drugs has cleared a Senate committee and now goes to the full Senate for approval.
Bank robber busted
A Springfield man is the suspect in a string of local bank robberies.