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State will take longer to review Vermont Yankee sale

Regulators issued a revised schedule that postpones a public meeting four months, to early January. Officials say the delay is necessary due to a time-consuming discovery process.

Lawmakers irked that court still holding hearings via video

“We’re talking about this because we thought we passed a law saying you can’t do it,” said Sen. Dick Sears, vice chair of the Justice Oversight Committee.

City debates making bids public in Burlington Telecom sale

Keeping the information under wraps could bolster the city’s bargaining position, says the mayor. Bidders “don’t fully know who they stack up against and what the others are offering.”

Seven years of disability discrimination complaints target UVM Medical Center

Deaf patients have said since 2010 that the state’s largest hospital does not provide American Sign Language interpreters when patients need them.

Welch joins Democratic chorus against ‘horrible’ budget

The House Budget Committee plan would make significant cuts to domestic non-defense programs that he said would have a big impact in Vermont, while increasing defense spending.

St. Albans hotel developer says bills will be paid

Jerry Davis, owner of PeakCM, said cash flow was never an issue when it came to paying bills for contractors, subcontractors or suppliers.

Smith: Politicians will say and do the darnedest things

One would hope it is inexperience combined with a lapse of common sense that led to recent actions by three Vermont officeholders, and not arrogance or entitlement.

The Deeper Dig: Inside the McAllister trial

VTDigger’s Morgan True and Seven Days’ Mark Davis take us behind the scenes at the sex assault trial of former state Sen. Norm McAllister.

Public advocates take aim at Blue Cross rate hike request

An actuary for the Office of the Health Care Advocate disputed Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont’s math and said premiums on Vermont Health Connect should go up just 8.7 percent.

Scott’s new climate group aims to cut costs, promote business

The governor said he initially was skeptical about the need for a new commission, but concluded it might help develop a consensus on climate change and approaches to it.

Rutland Herald moving out of Wales Street building

The newspaper has reached an agreement to move in November into a building on Grove Street, a couple of blocks from the city’s central business district.

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Courts & Corrections

Judge orders release of funds to Coventry

Cynthia Diaz, the former town clerk, had deposited the money in a personal account.

Jul. 24, 2017, 9:11 pm by Anne Galloway Leave a Comment

Business & Economy

Teen pregnancy program abruptly loses millions from feds

Youth Catalytics, based in Charlotte, stands to lose out on nearly $2.26 million over the next four years after the Trump administration ended funding to similar programs across the country.

Jul. 24, 2017, 8:32 pm by Elizabeth Hewitt Leave a Comment

Energy

State will take longer to review Vermont Yankee sale

Regulators issued a revised schedule that postpones a public meeting four months, to early January. Officials say the delay is necessary due to a time-consuming discovery process.

Jul. 24, 2017, 6:52 pm by Mike Faher Leave a Comment

Courts & Corrections

Lawmakers irked that court still holding hearings via video

“We’re talking about this because we thought we passed a law saying you can’t do it,” said Sen. Dick Sears, vice chair of the Justice Oversight Committee.

Jul. 24, 2017, 6:36 pm by Cyrus Ready-Campbell Leave a Comment

Business & Economy

City debates making bids public in Burlington Telecom sale

Keeping the information under wraps could bolster the city's bargaining position, says the mayor. Bidders "don’t fully know who they stack up against and what the others are offering."

Jul. 24, 2017, 6:00 pm by Morgan True Leave a Comment

Education

Colleges join forces in post-Vermont Yankee effort

Four schools in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts have agreed to create an education and training consortium meant to boost the green economy in the wake of the nuclear plant’s closure.

Jul. 24, 2017, 1:25 pm by Mike Faher 2 Comments

Health Care

Seven years of disability discrimination complaints target UVM Medical Center

Deaf patients have said since 2010 that the state’s largest hospital does not provide American Sign Language interpreters when patients need them.

Jul. 23, 2017, 10:24 pm by Erin Mansfield 7 Comments

Business & Economy

UVM fraternity house to become Champlain College dorm

The suspended Phi Gamma Delta fraternity is leasing its mansion on South Willard Street to the nearby college.

Jul. 23, 2017, 7:58 pm by Alexandre Silberman Leave a Comment

Business & Economy

Welch joins Democratic chorus against ‘horrible’ budget

The House Budget Committee plan would make significant cuts to domestic non-defense programs that he said would have a big impact in Vermont, while increasing defense spending.

Jul. 23, 2017, 6:53 pm by Elizabeth Hewitt 13 Comments

Business & Economy

St. Albans hotel developer says bills will be paid

Jerry Davis, owner of PeakCM, said cash flow was never an issue when it came to paying bills for contractors, subcontractors or suppliers.

Jul. 23, 2017, 6:23 pm by Alan J. Keays 1 Comment

People & Places

Icy Palmer: A Manchester legend brought to life

She plays a part in the debate over author Dorothy Canfield Fisher's legacy. "She was taken care of, she was assisted, but she was not accepted,” one local resident says of Palmer.

Jul. 23, 2017, 6:06 pm by Bennington Banner 1 Comment

Politics

Smith: Politicians will say and do the darnedest things

One would hope it is inexperience combined with a lapse of common sense that led to recent actions by three Vermont officeholders, and not arrogance or entitlement.

Jul. 23, 2017, 4:06 pm by Mike Smith 16 Comments

People & Places

Movie tour to honor Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher

Filmmaker Jay Craven is set to remember his collaborator through a statewide series of screenings of the Mosher novel-turned-feature “Where the Rivers Flow North.”

Jul. 23, 2017, 2:56 pm by Kevin O'Connor 1 Comment

Environment

River protection is ‘everyone’s effort,’ says new steward

Kathy Urffer has been hired by the Connecticut River Conservancy as a river steward for Vermont and New Hampshire. She replaces longtime well-known steward David Deen, who retired.

Jul. 23, 2017, 1:49 pm by Mike Faher Leave a Comment

People & Places

Then Again: Joseph Battell, Vermont’s greatest philanthropist and conservationist

The Middlebury man was zealous about conserving Vermont's natural beauty, and amassed more than 34,000 acres, most of which is now in the public domain.

Jul. 23, 2017, 11:00 am by Mark Bushnell Leave a Comment