By all accounts, Vermont Strong sales gaffe was “miscommunication”
On May 7, a week before the Vermont Press Bureau story broke, Ide told VTDigger that as far as he was concerned the plates were as good as sold.
FEMA funding could ease strain on state budget
FEMA will boost the reimbursement match rate for Public Assistance from the standard rate of 75 percent federal, 25 percent state and local to 90 percent federal, 10 percent state and local.
Salmon says he won’t run for state auditor; Illuzzi eyes open seat
“I have a number of options presented to me, and some still out there, in God’s hands,” Salmon wrote in a statement.
Shumlin vetoes elder abuse “report bill”
AHS chief Doug Racine and Gov. Shumlin say the monthly statutory reporting requirements are too onerous and a “distraction.”
Legislative wrap up: A handful of little-known bills seek to remedy legal issues
New legislation will enable the AG to assess civil penalties against nursing homes; compel divorcees to pay child support; and allow gays to divorce.
Vermont Tiger goes on sabbatical
Founder Geoffrey Norman: “We tried to provide an intelligent and engaging alternative view of things in Vermont.”
Inside the Golden Bubble: A tale of two leadership styles
House Speaker Shap Smith won out on more issues than any other powerbroker in the Statehouse this year in part because the Senate was in disarray.
Digger Tidbits: Let the games begin
Brock’s direct mail faux pas; Wilton to run for state treasurer; Kimbell declines debate with Wilton; Hoffer wants 2nd match-up with Salmon
In presser marking accomplishments, prescription drug monitoring issue divides Speaker and Pro Tem
Another surprise? A decision to push for sales tax reforms next year.
Vermont governor, Legislature formally recognize Abenaki bands
State recognition will open the door to educational and financial resources for the bands, such as federal Indian education funding for schools.

























