Seven Vermont Yankee employees sue state, claim civil rights were violated by decision to close plant
The employees claim “a constitutionally-protected property interest in maintaining their licenses and preventing the termination of their licenses via state action without due process of law.”
Margolis: Why you shouldn’t care about the Apportionment Board
The Apportionment Board has no power. In the words the office of Secretary of State, “the Apportionment Board drafts the initial apportionment plan. In other words, the Board recommends to the Legislature. The Legislature has the power. It reapportions itself.
CVPS wins Governor’s Environmental Award for switch to biodegradable oil
“Every gallon of bar and chain oil ultimately ends up in the fields and forests,” CVPS spokesman Steve Costello said. “Our action essentially removed 5,000 gallons of fossil-based oil from Vermont ’s environment over the past year, and will continue to do so every year going forward. That’s a benefit to Vermont plants, birds, animals and amphibians.”
Shumlin’s response to DOJ announcement that it will not intervene in the Entergy case
“I am gratified to hear that Attorney General Holder and the Department of Justice have declined to intervene in this case.”
Matt Fritzinger, Ben Capron Visit East Coast on Promo Tour
The executive director and development director of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, Matt Fritzinger and Ben Capron, will visit Montpelier, Vermont, July 11, on a six-day, five-stop tour to enlist new state leagues, starting July 6 in Asheville, North Carolina, and ending July 11 in Montpelier, Vermont.
Sanders Expects U.S. to Stay Out of Vermont Yankee Court Fight
“While I recognize that it is the responsibility of the Department of Justice to monitor developments in all ongoing litigation, I am pleased that they have no plans to intervene and I am confident that the Department will see no reason to intervene in the future,” Sanders said.
Leahy, Brown, Kerry Introduce Bill To Fight Human Trafficking
Legislation introduced Wednesday by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Scott Brown (R-Mass.) and John Kerry (D-Mass.) will reauthorize the historic Trafficking Victims Protection Act, which enhanced the government’s efforts to combat human trafficking in the United States and abroad.
Vermont Police Cracking Down on Impaired Drivers this 4th of July Weekend
As party-goers celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family, the Vermont Governor’s Highway Safety Program will be joining with the Vermont State Police, Department of Motor Vehicles, local municipal agencies, Sheriffs and Constables warning the public to keep the party off the road or be ready to face the consequences.
First Lady will visit Vermont to raise money, no questions asked
Coverage of the fundraiser is verboten – unless you happen to be the one lucky journalist with a golden ticket.
Vermont Senate redistricting plan eliminates NEK seat
The proposed change makes Orleans a single-seat district and pits two long serving members against each other — Sen. Vince Illuzzi and Sen. Bobby Starr.
