Final Reading: Vermont lawmakers respond to ‘ghost guns’ case addition to SCOTUS docket
Of concern to some is not just whether a Supreme Court decision would impact a proposed state Senate bill. āThat’s going to take them ultimately to the question of serialization itself,ā Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth hypothesized. āAnd if they overturn that, all bets are off.ā
Citing devastation in Gaza, Sanders and Welch oppose aid package for Ukraine and Israel
After a monthslong journey, the bill cleared the Senate by a vote of 79 to 18. The two Vermonters were among only three progressives to oppose it.
Poll: Majority of Vermonters want Scott, Sanders to run for reelection
According to a poll conducted last week by the University of New Hampshire, more than half of Vermonters surveyed want to see Republican Gov. Phil Scott and independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sandersā names on the ballot this fall.
Suspect pleads not guilty to setting fire at Sen. Bernie Sandersā Burlington officeĀ
Shant Michael Soghomonian appeared briefly Tuesday afternoon in U.S. District Court for an arraignment on a federal charge.Ā Ā
Vermont confirms first measles case since 2018
The Department of Health said that the risk to Vermonters is low, but it urged visitors to a Colchester hotel last week to take precautionary measures.
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Amid empty storefronts, Brattleboro asks a statewide question: Whatās the future of downtown?
āIt does seem like weāre in a bit of a trough,ā one developer says, ābut I see good signs in terms of coming out of it.ā
Ahead of this summerās Olympics, a Vermonter prepares to defy the odds one more time
Often the underdog, Norwichās Billy Bender has been reflecting on his astronomical rise to the top of U.S rowing.Ā
Senate panel advances Act 250 reform bill, while Phil Scott signals potential veto
Multiple bills aimed at modernizing Vermontās signature land-use law have circulated around the Statehouse this year, drawing intense debate. Now, those bills have become one.
Torn apart by chaos in Afghanistan, a refugee family is reunited in Bennington
As Musa and Zakia Muslim Yar and their three sons made their way to the Kabul airport to fly to the U.S. in 2021, the couple got separated from their two boys amid the crush of people trying to flee the country.
Senate committee holds confirmation hearing for Education Secretary Zoie Saunders
The Senate Education Committeeās five members will make a recommendation on Saundersā appointment, with a vote set for later this week. Next week, the full Senate is expected to vote on her appointment.
Bald eagles are back, but great blue herons paid the price
Researchers have concerns about the relation between the bald eaglesā rise and a receding blue heron population in the state.
Owner of Friesian horse facility ordered to pay care costs for seized animals
The state removed 13 horses from Friesians of Majesty, Robert Labrieās horse breeding and training facility in Townshend, last summer after receiving complaints of animal neglect.
Cross-Vermont canoe organization seeks input on accessibility
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail hopes to improve access points and information for anyone with a mobility challenge.
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Jean Waltz: To guarantee equitable education in Vermont, we must protect Act 127
Itās tragic that Act 127 is under scrutiny just as itās poised to be implemented in the coming school year.Ā
Joanna Lidback: Banning neonicotinoids will put our farms and nature out of balance
Neonicotinoids have been a game changer for farmers in Vermont and the rest of America.Ā
Helen Riehle: Intentional planning and investment drives South Burlingtonās housing strategyĀ
We know the work is not done, but this successful model perhaps can act as a road map for other communities at their scale and with their needs in mind.
Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman: Vermont is not for saleĀ
There is a lot of debate about how we can best address this affordable housing shortage. The challenge is whether we can discern the political rhetoric from the facts.Ā
New āincentive calculatorā launches to help Vermonters electrify their homes
Hereās how to use the tool to find which rebates, tax credits and discounts you might qualify for.
Sen. Bobby Starr to retire after 46 years in Vermont Legislature
Pointing to his āhair and wrinkles,ā the 81-year-old said he and his wife āhave come to the conclusion that maybe it’s time that I retire.ā
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Joe Biden unlocks FEMA aid for January storm in Vermont
High winds ripped through the state causing thousands of power outages.