Gov. Phil Scott appointed Farzana Leyva to replace Jennifer Barrett, who was appointed as a superior court judge last year.
Farzana Leyva appointed Orleans County state’s attorney after holding interim role
Category: Politics
VTDigger regularly publishes stories about Vermont politics. We cover state elections, the Vermont Legislature, the governor's office, state agencies and major political parties. Lola Duffort and Sarah Mearhoff cover state politics for VTDigger. Lola can be reached at lduffort@vtdigger.org; Sarah can be reached at smearhoff@vtdigger.org.
Vermont lawmakers take up landmark abortion ‘shield law,’ but protections could only go so far
This week’s hearings mark the Legislature’s first major deliberations over abortion-related policy since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned landmark Roe v. Wade case precedent last summer, eliminating the federal right to an abortion.
State wants to sell Burlington office building, drawing criticism from state employees’ union
The Phil Scott administration is proposing a sale of the Zampieri office building in Burlington, calling it “underutilized.” But an official from the state employees’ union said that news “came as a surprise.”
Final Reading: Vermont Senate Democrats host ‘spirited’ fundraiser
At a soiree at Caledonia Spirits, guests were offered “a great opportunity to casually connect” with Vermont state senators, for the modest price of $50 to $1,000.
Vermont Senate increases committee room limits in response to newsrooms’ concerns
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden, said that as of Thursday, in most Senate meeting rooms, the capacity limits imposed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic have been increased by 50% or more.
Burlington Progressives settle tie vote in South District council race
Will Anderson beat FaRied Munarsyah in a virtual caucus on Thursday night. Anderson will face Democrat incumbent Joan Shannon in one of five City Council races on Town Meeting Day.
Final Reading: Rep. Kate Donnally to step down, calling legislating ‘an impossible juggling act’
Donnally said in October that serving in the Legislature has been “brutally difficult” for her financially and personally, particularly as a queer person.
Hartford names Rutland commander as permanent police chief
Gregory Sheldon, whose first day as chief will be Feb. 6, has spent more than 21 years with the Rutland City Police Department.
Peter Welch’s Senate committee assignments include Agriculture, Judiciary; Becca Balint lands House Oversight
Vermont’s first-term senator will serve on multiple high-profile committees, while its first-term representative has secured her “dream” seat.
Final Reading: Inside the unofficial Statehouse weather service
In exquisite emails, Capitol Police Chief Matthew Romei warns lawmakers and staffers of incoming severe weather.
