Sandra Dutra Dragon

Sandra advanced steadily in her career, starting as a clerk at a local stock brokerage, then to the newly created Federal War Poverty, where she would become Vermont head. Then to Governor Snelling’s Administration where she would become Commissioner of Employment and Training.  And finally, to Associated Industries of Vermont, where she would become President.   Read more

John M. Bruno

John was a member of the West Windsor Zoning Board for 22 years. He also served on the Charlestown, New Hampshire Planning Board and the Hartland Planning Commission.   Read more

Henry Andrews Ingraham

From the time Sandy was a small boy he loved taking care of animals. Despite his fine education and keen interest in history and literature, he was drawn to farming.   Read more

Health

Auditor finds state falls short on long-term care oversight

The audit recommends that the Vermont Legislature set stricter guidelines for how the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living performs residential facility inspections.

Education

Vermont Supreme Court ruling could offer ‘road map’ to statewide school choice

The families who filed suit argued that the state law permitting some students access to tuition is unfair on its face, meaning that there is no circumstance under which the law could be valid.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Vermont House considers increasing DMV fees

An amendment to this year’s omnibus transportation bill would increase most fees that the DMV charges — for new driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and license plates, among others — by nearly 20%.