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Phil Scott vetoes Vermont’s $8.5B state budget, House Speaker calls for state of emergency

Democrats command supermajorities in both the House and the Senate, but overriding the governor is still expected to be a complicated task, particularly in the lower chamber.

By Lola Duffort

May 27 2023, 3:53 PMMay 27, 2023

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Phil Scott vetoes noncitizen voting in Burlington and voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Brattleboro

By Sarah Mearhoff
May 27 2023, 4:46 PMMay 27, 2023
State announces 28-day extension for some in motels

By Lola Duffort
May 26 2023May 26, 2023
In Calais, a dog attack launches a small town into unexpected territory

By Kate O'Farrell
May 26 2023May 26, 2023
Gov. Phil Scott signs law nixing many driver’s license suspensions

By Shaun Robinson
May 26 2023May 26, 2023
This weekend’s forecast: Hot. This summer’s forecast: Also probably hot.

By Erin Petenko
May 26 2023May 26, 2023
Builders and architects plead for oversight at Vermont energy code hearing

By Alden Wicker
May 26 2023May 26, 2023

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Obituaries

Matthew J. Kelsh III
He loved spicy food, fishing, boating on Lake Champlain, driving around Vermont, and never lost his love of aircraft. Read more
Glenn Edward Taulton Sr.
He attended rallies to fight for labor rights and equality for all, and campaigned for Bernie Sanders. Read more
Celebration of life to be held for Richard (Dick) Jenney
There will be a Celebration of Life for Richard (Dick) Jenney on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Read more

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Health

Phil Scott signs overdose prevention legislation into law
The bill contains more than a dozen measures to combat the state’s record opioid-related deaths and to support addiction treatment and recovery.
By Kristen Fountain
May 25 2023May 25, 2023
Environment

Williston bans ‘non-essential’ trapping on town-owned land
Williston residents submitted a petition two years ago urging the town to prohibit the practice, calling animal traps “inhumane and indiscriminate” and posing a risk to pets and children.
By Williston Observer
May 25 2023May 25, 2023
Life & Culture

The Vermont Creemee Database: Vote for your favorite
Roughly 400 Vermont establishments hold licenses to sell creemees or soft serve ice cream. VTDigger obtained the data — and mapped it.
By Erin Petenko
May 25 2023May 25, 2023

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Life & Culture

The Vermont Creemee Database: Vote for your favorite

Roughly 400 Vermont establishments hold licenses to sell creemees or soft serve ice cream. VTDigger obtained the data — and mapped it.

By Erin Petenko
May 25 2023May 25, 2023
Government & Politics

As motel program winds down for unhoused Vermonters, state looks to out-of-state…

The Agency of Human Services on Wednesday released a request for proposals for emergency shelter staffing and services, with the hope of providing up to 1,000 shelter beds statewide.

By Lola Duffort
May 25 2023May 25, 2023
Health

Phil Scott signs overdose prevention legislation into law

The bill contains more than a dozen measures to combat the state’s record opioid-related deaths and to support addiction treatment and recovery.

By Kristen Fountain
May 25 2023May 25, 2023
Public Safety

Judge finds no probable cause for assault charges against troopers in beanbag…

Trooper Zachary Trocki and Sgt. Ryan Wood had been cited to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment, stemming from an incident in which a 61-year-old man was seriously injured last year.

By Tiffany Tan
May 24 2023May 24, 2023

Economy

Hard frost threatens crops and the farmworkers who tend them across Vermont

South Burlington housing boom continues in city center

Zoning appeal blocks new Hyde Park homeless shelter

Fairfield business owner repurposes general store as coworking space

A(nother) new hotel planned for Taft Corners

Public Safety

For now, defendant in Brattleboro ax murder found incompetent

Competency hearing dispute lands mental health commissioner in contempt of court

Judge finds no probable cause for assault charges against troopers in beanbag case

Incarcerated man alleges Springfield prison superintendent ignored report of sexual abuse by officer

Vermont Supreme Court hears arguments on proposed Newbury juvenile facility

Education

Kurn Hattin Homes

Kurn Hattin close to settlements over abuse allegations

A bid by the Vermont State Colleges to sell a radio station may raise legal questions

Leaving on a joyful note: Brattleboro music teacher reflects on career

Green Mountain school board stands by ‘Chieftains’ name, drawing resignations

University of Vermont names honors college after former Sen. Patrick Leahy

Environment

Four Quarters brewery faces $5,000 fine for wastewater violations

Builders and architects plead for oversight at Vermont energy code hearing

This weekend’s forecast: Hot. This summer’s forecast: Also probably hot.

Williston bans ‘non-essential’ trapping on town-owned land

'I wanted to cry': Devastating risks of spray foam insulation hidden from Vermont homeowners

Health

Phil Scott signs overdose prevention legislation into law

Vermont Conversation: The radical act of hanging out

Vermont Medicaid expected to start paying dentists more

Mental health disparities among Vermont children are clear in youth survey

New OneCare leader appointed amid budget scrutiny

Life & Culture

In Calais, a dog attack launches a small town into unexpected territory

The Vermont Creemee Database: Vote for your favorite

Mini golf, massive topics: Feminist course opens as teaching tool in Middlebury

Young Writers Project: A toast

‘They’re helping me save the rest of my life’: Rutland organization helps incarcerated people find sobriety and rebuild their lives

Government & Politics

Phil Scott vetoes noncitizen voting in Burlington and voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Brattleboro

Phil Scott vetoes Vermont’s $8.5B state budget, House Speaker calls for state of emergency

State announces 28-day extension for some in motels

Gov. Phil Scott signs law nixing many driver’s license suspensions

As motel program winds down for unhoused Vermonters, state looks to out-of-state contractors for solution

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Memorial Day commentary was spot-on

Letter to the editor: Substitute teachers aren’t ‘teachers’

Letter to the editor: Timely, important issues about spray foam

Letter to the editor: There is a lot to be said about a small school

Mark Paul: Why are we killing our ecosystem engineers?

Kenneth Feder: Eliminating criminal penalties for buprenorphine may ease overdose crisis