Government & Politics
Religious and housing leaders call for comprehensive state response to Vermont’s housing crisis
“Over the last four years we have more than doubled our shelter capacity,” Rick DeAngelis, the co-executive director of the Good Samaritan Haven, said. “We estimate that right now, here in Washington County, there are 40 to 50 individuals and families who are living in their car or outside.”
Scott administration projects ‘unacceptable’ 18.5% increase in property taxes
The hike is expected to be driven largely by a likely unprecedented 12% increase in education spending.
Public safety issues dominate Burlington mayor’s race
As topics involving policing, substance use and mental health occupy the mayoral race in the city, one point of contention remains a City Council police staffing vote that took place over three years ago.
Judge tosses out latest GOP challenge to noncitizen voting in Winooski
The lawsuit was more narrowly tailored than a previous unsuccessful one, this time challenging noncitizen voting on school board and school budget elections.
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Mired in controversy, Westford’s $4 million wastewater project faces uncertain future
Some town residents, who voted down a $400,000 bond to help pay for the project, said they worried it would fuel more development, impacting the rural nature of the small community.
Phil Scott taps commissioner to serve as deputy digital services secretary
Andrea DeLaBruere, who has led the Department of Vermont Health Access for almost two years, will become the second-in-command at the agency charged with modernizing and simplifying the state’s information technology systems.
Changing course, Peter Welch calls for ‘indefinite’ cease-fire in Gaza
Vermont’s junior U.S. senator on Tuesday followed in the footsteps of U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., who called for a cease-fire earlier this month.
Elmore rejects ballot voting for town business
The number of people who attended the Nov. 16 special meeting nearly mirrors Town Meeting Day attendance this past March. By contrast, in 2021, the first year the town conducted its business by ballot, 270 people voted.
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