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UVM is giving its students what a survey says they want – to walk at graduation. The grads, however, will have to wait a while before the university will be able to hold an in-person ceremony. See VTDigger’s story
Distillers, winemakers and brewers told Rep. Peter Welch they are already suffering from the business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus and worry a summer of continued social distancing could make it hard to survive. See VTDigger’s story
A new directive from the Secretary of State’s Office will allow Vermont towns to conduct upcoming local elections as they see fit, provided those elections remain socially-distanced. See VTDigger’s story
Therapist Jory Innes got her first call on Monday night from a Vermonter seeking help with an unemployment insurance claim. On Tuesday, after returning from a hike, she had a dozen more such calls on her phone. Wrong number? See VTDigger’s story
A group that placed a few hand-washing stations in downtown Burlington for homeless people and others who have difficulty accessing clean water and soap ran afoul of the city’s DPW. Read VTDigger’s story
There are only three days left in VTDiggger’s membership drive, and for each donation, Vermont Glove will send cloth face masks to area hospitals. We are incredibly thankful to the more than 2,400 people who have already supported this effort. See how you can help
Podcast
With coronavirus cases leveling off and small steps to reopen businesses underway, the health department is focused on preventing a second wave of Covid-19. Listen to The Deeper Dig: Containing the coronavirus as reopening begins
Columns & Commentaries
Michael Shank: Make it possible to transfer net meter credits to those in need
Adam Grinold: With support, businesses can adapt to the new normal
Live Updates
- State reports 7 new Covid-19 cases, no new deaths Tuesday (April 28, 9:12 pm)
- May Day car caravan rallies call for a ‘People’s Bailout’ (April 28, 3:30 pm)
- Karibu fashion benefit for asylum seekers assistance program goes virtual (April 28, 3:27 pm)
- South Hero site added for MRE distribution (April 28, 12:44 pm)
- Comcast extends Covid-19 response policies to June 30 (April 28, 12:35 pm)
