New immigration legal services expand into southern and central Vermont
“Particularly now, as more and more people are being detained, it’s really important to make sure that as many people as possible have legal representation,” said Devanne O’Brien, a newly hired community immigration lawyer.
More extreme cold to hit Vermont, capping off week of below-zero temperatures
Negative temperatures are expected statewide with some communities facing minus 20 to minus 30 windchills, according Matthew Clay, meteorologist at the National Weather Service.
A ‘top priority in this building’: Senate health committee seeks to broaden access to primary care
An expansive bill seeks to change the way patients access primary care by changing the ways the state pays for it.
Senate panel won’t recommend Michael Drescher for Vermont Supreme Court
Senators in the Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to back Christina Nolan’s nomination, but stopped short of supporting Drescher, who has faced criticism for representing the Trump administration in controversial immigration cases.
Rutland City mayor Mike Doenges announces resignation
The decision comes just a month before Town Meeting Day.
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‘Disaster response’: The extraordinary efforts to prevent homeless Vermonters from freezing to death
The state has begun funding pop-up shelters in four additional locations this year, a formidable effort that materializes and evaporates based on the weather.
Vermont government is failing to reduce its energy use to meet its reduction targets, state auditor finds
The report from Doug Hoffer’s office describes the state government’s lack of systems for tracking its own energy reductions and two projects that cost hundreds of thousands more than they save.
Federal agency cancels sending Vermont workers to assist ICE in Minnesota
Monday’s email from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services did not specify why the plan was canceled or whether it will be rescheduled, an employee said.
Gov. Scott calls on Trump to ‘pause’ immigration crackdown after agents kill Minnesota man
Scott stood out among Republican governors Sunday, while the Vermont Democratic Party said it was “outraged” by Pretti’s killing.
Vermont schools are making headway to address chronic absenteeism, but rates remain stubbornly high
Agency of Education officials last week proposed statutory changes that would overhaul the state’s truancy and absenteeism policies and could help continue a downward trend.
Winter weather compounds Vermont’s shortage of blood donations
Rutland Regional Medical Center said it has already seen a reduction in blood delivery while other Vermont hospitals are waiting to feel the effect.
Lawmakers weigh expanded consumer protections as fiber optic transitions spark concern
“Market style regulation always fails rural people,” said Rep. Laura Sibilia, pointing to complaints from constituents and concerns over emergency communications.
Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer denies sexual misconduct charges, says he won’t resign
The charges also include allegations that he stalked two women after they cut off contact with him.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Laura Hill-Eubanks: Quiet, please!
Pending legislation could give Vermont real tools to curb excessive vehicle noise.
Rubaina Anjum: What will you do when ICE comes for you?
Vermont is not insulated from rising anti-immigrant fear.
Mary Sullivan: Honor Burlington’s vote on guns in bars
Burlington voters overwhelmingly backed a ban on guns in bars. The legislature should act.
Kim Fitzgerald: Healthy aging starts with housing
Age-specific housing improves health outcomes and reduces costs.
Rutland County sheriff deputy fired for racist messages, misconduct letter says
“The greater impact is on the community and how somebody is treated outside of those chats,” Rutland County NAACP President Mia Schultz said.
Vermont Conversation: Local clergy see Minnesota as ‘testing ground’ for Trump’s immigration crackdown
“The violence we see in Minneapolis may come here to Vermont. But the strength of community resilience is already here,” Rev. Dr. Becca Girrell said.
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Esther Charlestin, Gov. Scott challenger in 2024, launches lieutenant governor bid
Charlestin is the third Democrat to throw their hat in the ring for this year’s race for the state’s second-highest office.
