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Public Service Board officer recommends backup generator permit for Vermont Yankee
Entergy asked the federal court to intervene, so that Vermont Yankee could begin constructing a generator for the site by June 11.
'Death with Dignity' signed into law in Vermont
Supporters pack the room at the end of divisive battle over physician-assisted death. Opponents to refocus their efforts.
Pipeline company claims Act 250 ruling unfair
Portland Pipe Line asked the district commission to reconsider requiring state review of the Portland-Montreal pipeline for reversing the line's flow to pump tar sands oil.
Legislative Wrap-up: Economic development
Actions taken on unemployment, sick leave, TIF, cloud computing
Photo Gallery: Adjournment Day and highlights from the 2013 legislative session
VTDigger captures scenes from the Statehouse during the 2013 legislative session.
Legislative Wrap-up: Bills we could see next year
Among the bills that didn't make it to the finish line this session are those relating to Taser regulation, campaign finance reform, unionization for child-care workers and deputy state's attorneys, social media privacy and pre-K access.
Legislative Wrap-up: Transportation
The Legislature raised the gas tax by 6 cents per gallon to avoid losing $60 million in federal transportation funds. And undocumented farmworkers in Vermont gained the right to obtain driving privilege cards.
Legislative Wrap-up: Agency fees
The legislation, S.14, requires an estimated 2,600 education, state and municipal employees who aren’t union members to pay fees of up to 85 percent of yearly union dues.Also In The News
Legislative Wrap-up: End of life choice bill
Vermont is poised to become the first state to permit physician-assisted suicide through legislative action.
In This State: Rokeby Museum’s new exhibit tells story of escaped slaves in Vermont
A picture emerges in “Free and Safe” of Vermont as a place where former slaves could live openly, finding the right combination of farm employment and relative security from recapture.
Cigna leads Vermont health insurers in denied claims
Company also claims it didn’t understand procedure in disclosing executive compensation to Vermont regulators.
