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Throughout the state, the long lines of cars waiting to pick up boxes of food underscore the toll pandemic-induced shutdowns have taken on Vermonters, with the number of people experiencing food insecurity increasing by 50% some estimate. See VTDigger’s story
The issue of voting by mail has turned partisan, with Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, dragging his heels, Democrats in the General Assembly crying foul, and a prominent GOP House representative raising the specter of unfair elections. See VTDigger’s story Meantime, the state Senate is seeking to sideline the governor from the decision. See VTDigger’s story
Realtors statewide say interest in Vermont real estate is high, and some properties, especially in Southern Vermont, viewed virtually are selling in days with bids well over the asking price. See VTDigger/s story
A lawsuit brought on behalf of a Vermont inmate has ended with additional Covid-19 precautions to prevent the spread of the virus at the privately run prison in Mississippi where he is currently serving his sentence. See VTDigger’s story
Columns & Commentaries
Schubart: Lest we forget, the economic engine is powered by the people
Jane Knodell & Stephanie Seguino: Austerity is bad economics
Richard Slusky: Coronavirus and the state of the Vermont health care system
Live Updates
- Burton cancels its 2021 U.S. open, citing Covid-19 concerns (May 26, 8:06 pm)
- State reports 5 new cases today, no new deaths in 10 days (May 26, 7:10 pm)
- State website launched to track Covid-19 expenditures (May 26, 12:57 pm)
- Vermont Fish & Wildlife cancels conservation camps (May 26, 12:42 pm)
- Economic relief fund created for downtown Montpelier businesses (May 26, 12:28 pm)
