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Health care providers seek legislative action to curb workplace violence

The tweak in Vermont’s criminal code would not significantly change the law, but should help with enforcement, proponents say.

By Kristen Fountain

Feb 2 2023, 6:09 PMFebruary 2, 2023

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Vermont Cannabis Control Board halts sale of contaminated cannabis

By Fred Thys
Feb 2 2023, 7:16 PMFebruary 2, 2023
Grand Isle Supervisory Union bans spectators at basketball games for rest of the season

By Maggie Reynolds
Feb 2 2023, 4:09 PMFebruary 2, 2023
After 4 decades pushing for progressive change, Bernie Sanders now holds the gavel

By Sarah Mearhoff
Feb 2 2023, 7:56 PMFebruary 2, 2023
Facing a crisis, House panel considers transforming property value reappraisal system

By Ethan Weinstein
Feb 2 2023, 4:23 PMFebruary 2, 2023
Manchester man arrested for allegedly assaulting police at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

By Ethan Weinstein
Feb 2 2023, 4:12 PMFebruary 2, 2023
Opposition to proposed Burlington police control board heats up

By Patrick Crowley
Feb 2 2023, 6:02 PMFebruary 2, 2023

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Obituaries

Barbara Lee Smela
She lived a full life that can be summed up with a quote from Pablo Neruda, a poet she long favored: “He who does not travel, who does not read, who does not listen to music, who does not find grace in himself, she who does not find grace in herself, dies slowly.” Read more
Allan N. Mackey
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Lorraine Maybelle Walker
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Crime and Justice

Defense attorney blasts Bennington County state’s attorney as rift goes public
Richard P. Burgoon Jr. accused Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage of “bullying tactics” in a letter sent Monday to Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark. Marthage has defended her actions.
By Alan J. Keays
Feb 1 2023February 1, 2023
Crime and Justice

Franklin County state’s attorney issues Brady letter against new county sheriff
A law enforcement officer with a Brady letter is one whom prosecutors allege has credibility issues that could affect the outcome of the criminal cases they’ve investigated. Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore’s Brady letter is related to a misdemeanor charge he is facing.
By Tiffany Tan
Feb 1 2023February 1, 2023
Politics

Final Reading: Vermont cannabis growers ask Legislature to consider them farmers
Former state senator John Rodgers presented his former colleagues with a printed-out list of 20 proposed regulatory and statutory changes to the state’s cannabis industry.
By Riley Robinson
Feb 1 2023February 1, 2023

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Politics

In second ‘omnibus’ bill, Vermont lawmakers seek to protect abortion providers, crack…

Legislators are considering two wide-ranging bills that seek to protect abortion access in Vermont. The bills’ size and scope “speaks to the urgency” of the national abortion legal landscape post-Roe, proponents say.

By Sarah Mearhoff
Feb 1 2023February 1, 2023
Crime and Justice

‘Not enough oversight’: Scandals in Vermont sheriffs’ departments spur legislative action

Key state senators are proposing a constitutional amendment that would establish qualifications for sheriffs, on top of a bill that could get rid of sheriffs’ administrative fee for contract work their departments undertake.

By Tiffany Tan
Jan 31 2023February 2, 2023
Politics

Senate unveils child care bill with full-day public pre-K for 4-year-olds

The inclusion of full-day pre-kindergarten in public schools is expected to be a major bone of contention for child care advocates because pre-kindergarten vouchers have become a critical subsidy for private child care centers.

By Lola Duffort
Feb 1 2023February 1, 2023
Crime and Justice

Defense attorney blasts Bennington County state’s attorney as rift goes public

Richard P. Burgoon Jr. accused Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage of “bullying tactics” in a letter sent Monday to Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark. Marthage has defended her actions.

By Alan J. Keays
Feb 1 2023February 1, 2023

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Business & Economy

Vermont Cannabis Control Board halts sale of contaminated cannabis

Maine firm takes over ValleyNet operations

Castleton rallies behind Gilmore Home Center after devastating fire

Woodstock approves $330,000 in grants to create up to 79 new child care slots

Parking changes at Stowe Mountain Resort cause concern over access to outdoor recreation

Crime and Justice

Court sides with town of Marshfield in dispute over a political activism camp

Manchester man arrested for allegedly assaulting police at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Defense attorney blasts Bennington County state’s attorney as rift goes public

Franklin County state’s attorney issues Brady letter against new county sheriff

Vermont Conversation: Kiah Morris continues her fight for justice

Education

Grand Isle Supervisory Union bans spectators at basketball games for rest of the season

Vermont state officials want to strengthen school safety procedures

The Deeper Dig: To go big, or go bigger, on child care

Education leaders: Staff shortages persist midway through the school year

School meal funding is set to expire this year. Will Vermont lawmakers go back for another helping?

Energy & Environment

Natural Resources secretary presents a 'really rough' estimate of the clean heat standard’s cost

Frustrations over racial equity simmer on the Vermont Climate Council

In crisis mode, organic dairy farmers ask lawmakers for $9 million in emergency relief

Vermont is not meeting its goal of recycling and composting half its waste

Covid funds buoy wastewater projects statewide

Health Care

Health care providers seek legislative action to curb workplace violence

Vermont’s overall Covid levels remain ‘low’ as Burlington wastewater data returns to normal

End to national Covid-19 emergency order could affect Vermont’s tools to fight the disease

Vermont’s largest health care union will almost double in size

New numbers highlight Covid-19’s impact on inpatient mental health care and emergency departments

People & Places

Vermont buttons up against upcoming freeze, offers shelter to people who need it

Shelburne Museum creates a curatorship for Native American art

Bill Schubart: Earning the Gravel Slalom and Roads Scholarship

Young Writers Project: January silence

Vermont Conversation: Food, love and mental illness

Politics

Final Reading: Vermont House passes budget adjustment without GOP support

After 4 decades pushing for progressive change, Bernie Sanders now holds the gavel

Opposition to proposed Burlington police control board heats up

Facing a crisis, House panel considers transforming property value reappraisal system

Judge declines to block appointment of Orleans County state’s attorney

Commentary

John Greenberg: OneCare ignores the problem: Health costs vastly exceed benefits

Leffler & Tetrault: Let's make an investment to end Vermont’s child care crisis

Rep. Carol Ode: UVM’s housing vision focused on community and student success

Jim Sullivan: Ban leghold traps, an indiscriminate menace to wildlife

Liam Madden: There’s more to the campaign finance controversy

Dr. Paul Manganiello: NRA’s tactics are to spread disinformation, outright lies

Michael Leichliter: Universal school meals help families cope as food costs spike

Brenna Galdenzi: A Vermont trapping lobbyist tried to sabotage our work

Tim Rieser: My 37 years on the staff of Sen. Patrick Leahy

Rev. Devon Thomas: Black is beautiful in Vermont

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