Early childhood educators take plight to Statehouse for lobby day
Shumlin said the bill was a “beginning in ensuring you have a seat at table in building a system where all educators are paid equally.”
Katz: Murtha eviscerated democratic process
Instead of looking at the written law, Judge Murtha opted to buy into a conspiracy theory that a handful of legislators were able to manipulate not one, but two separately elected bodies in the legislature. Editor’s note: This op-ed is by Deb Katz, executive director of Vermont Citizens Action Network, an anti-nuclear group. http://www.vtcitizen.org/ How [...]
Rural Vermont: Survey shows raw milk sales generated $1 million in gross revenues to Vermont farms in 2011
The report is based on the results of surveys conducted by Rural Vermont, which reached 95 of the estimated 150 farms that are producing raw milk and selling it to consumers under the requirements of Act 62.
Entergy seeks $4.6 million in legal fees from state of Vermont
“I was certain it would be all of seven figures, I just didn’t know how far into seven figures it would be,” Sorrell said. “It’s a little higher than I thought.”
Vermont Early Educators United-AFT holds lobby day at Statehouse on Feb. 7
Home and center based providers from across the state are coming to the capitol to ensure that their elected officials address the challenges facing the early childhood education and care system in Vermont. This year early educators will be joined by Vermont Parents United.
Senate committee to hold hearing on reapportionment proposal on Feb. 16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 2, 2012 Contact: Agatha Kessler Phone: 802-828-2271 Fax: 802-828-2424 Public Hearing on Vermont Senate Reapportionment Proposal Montpelier , VT – The Vermont Senate Committee on Reapportionment will hold a public hearing to take comment on a proposed draft 2012 Senate Reapportionment Plan. The draft proposed attempts to institute the minimal [...]
House approves plan for 25-bed for new state hospital and more extensive community psychiatric care
By a 124-3 vote, legislators agreed with Pugh, chairwoman of the House Human Services Committee, that it was time to seize “this tremendous opportunity growing out of the crisis Irene gave us.”
Proposal to replace Vermont State Hospital with a 25-bed facility approved by committees
The GOP has agreed to suspend the rules and the House will take up the bill on Thursday.
Businesses divided on health care exchange legislation
For businesses, the main issue is whether they will be required to buy an insurance policy through a health benefits exchange.
Dems, GOP resolve Rutland County redistricting dispute; reapportionment on tap for Wednesday and Thursday
“I wanted a bipartisan vote,” Sweaney said. “I wanted to prove it could be done.”
