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.
Jensen: My first Vermont bear
“Could this be bear poop?” they asked, with fear in their voices. Trying to calm them, Tom explained that, no, it was the product of large raccoons.
SCOV Law Blog: Chain, chain, chain
The creditor with standing is the creditor with original negotiable instruments, made payable to the creditor, and the creditor need not prove how it came upon them.
In This State: The buzz on Kent McFarland
McFarland dreams of finding disease-resistant rusty-patched bumblebees here in Vermont that could help in the restoration of the species.
Burlington school district struggles at the racial “tipping point”
Tensions have mounted since the release of a plan for diversity and inclusion, leading residents, students and local leaders to call for replacement of Superintendent Jeanne Collins.
Legislative wrap up: Energy stances on renewable investments, merger payback, opt-out fee for smart meters and state transmission ownership lost steam
The most prominent energy issues in the Vermont Legislature this year seem to be the ones that didn’t happen.
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.
Legislative wrap up: Health care bills addressed insurance coverage, tanning beds, patient-directed death, prescription drugs and immunizations
A rundown of what health care legislation passed (and what didn’t) in the 2012 Legislative session.
Vermont fights Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s license approval for Vermont Yankee
The Vermont Department of Public Service says the commission issued a license extension to Entergy without an updated water quality permit.
Act 250 permitting reform fizzles out
The committee took testimony until they ran out of witnesses, Klein said, but lost interest in pursuing the bill. They never held a vote on the bill.
