Government & Politics
Many Vermont mutual aid efforts born during Covid-19 continue their work
In 2020, 50 new grassroots mutual aid groups emerged across Vermont. Since then, many of those networks have lost momentum, due mostly to lack of volunteers, a recent survey by VTDigger found. Others have steadily persisted, responding to ongoing needs for food, shelter and community.
‘Burlington is alive right now’: Democrats expect record turnout Sunday to nominate a mayoral candidate
The three Democrats hoping to become the city’s next mayor have gone to new lengths as they’ve campaigned for the nomination. It’s the first open race in the city since 2012.
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak secures Progressive nomination for Burlington mayor
The Progressives also finalized a slate of six candidates for City Council.
Bernie Sanders votes against Ukraine aid package, citing unconditional funding for Israel
In an interview with VTDigger on Wednesday afternoon, the independent senator from Vermont said he was opposed to providing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government ‘money with no strings attached.’ Sen. Peter Welch joined the rest of the Democratic caucus in supporting the measure.
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Brattleboro asks: Is panhandling ‘essential to a poor person’s survival’ or ‘contributing to chaos’?
The community is one of several in Vermont that once ratified anti-solicitation ordinances, only to drop or stop enforcing them because of legal questions. Now it’s struggling to address complaints voiced in a 1,000-signature petition.
Towed in Vermont? You have few protections compared to most states
Vermont is among the five states with the fewest protections for owners of towed vehicles.
After Burlington shooting, hundreds rally for Palestinians at the Vermont Statehouse
Some 300 people gathered in Montpelier on Saturday to protest the Israel-Hamas War as fighting resumed after a weeklong cease-fire. A small group of counter-protesters held Israeli flags across the street.
Burlington’s political parties will pick their mayoral nominees this month. So how does that work anyway?
Party nominating caucuses will kick off next week with the Progressives meeting Monday night. Each party has its own rules for registration, nominations and voting.
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