The Vermont Legislature is poised to spend $100 million of federal money to spread internet service statewide.
Condos won’t seek re-election
Longtime Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos will not seek re-election.
Connecticut man with drug rap sheet busted for attempted murder / Arson arrest / Jeep plunges through ice
Police say Jan Michael Valverde of New Haven, Connecticut shot two people in a New Year’s Day drug-related dispute. He’s in custody, but alleged accessory to the crime Jessica Robishaw of Orleans County is still at large.
Four months after suspicious fire, Putney garage reopens
The owner of a Putney garage destroyed by fire in October has rebuilt and reopened the business started by his grandfather in 1967.
Governor won’t back EUA mandatory school vaccines
Phil Scott is no fan of requiring students to accept vaccines under Emergency Use Authorization.
School unmasking just for 80% vaxxed schools
The State of Vermont won’t advocate universal masking in schools after February 28 – but only in schools with 80% vaccination.
Lobby groups push ranked-choice ‘instant runoff’ voting
Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans in the Legislature appear very interested, but the Progs and two influential lobby groups are pushing hard for Ranked Choice Voting.
With pregnancy centers under fire, 40 Days for Life kicks off Feb. 27
With non-abortion pregnancy centers under fire from the Vermont Legislature, 40 Days for Life prepares its spring prayer and vigil at the Barre Planned Parenthood.
Vermont, the Beckoning Country
Vermont, the Beckoning Country. Cartoon by JB.
House to take up Scott veto of contractor registration
Gov. Scott says creating a state contractor registry will harm small businesses. The House will consider his veto of H157 tomorrow.