The state lacks public drinking water standards for cyanotoxins, and monitoring of recreational waters is voluntary.
With cyanobacteria blooms into fall, is Vermont doing enough to protect public health?
Tag: James Ehlers
Ben & Jerry’s sued for deceptive marketing in ‘happy cows’ case
Former gubernatorial candidate James Ehlers has brought a class action suit against the Vermont ice cream maker and its parent company.
F-35 opponents shift focus to nuclear risks
Vermont won’t likely be a site for nuclear weapons — but activists say housing nuclear-capable fighter jets makes Burlington a target either way.
Searching for savings, Scott angles to close trout hatchery
Gov. Phil Scott proposes closing hatchery but critics say it could devastate fishing industry.
James Ehlers: A constitutional amendment for the environment
Vermont’s Bill of Rights protects everything but the environment. It is deficient in that respect.
Margolis: Hallquist’s historic run may bump up against political realities
Voters who want to make history with a victory by the Democratic nominee could be outnumbered by those who want a governor who knows how to do the job.
Hallquist celebrates historic victory, trains sights on Scott
Democratic gubernatorial primary winner Christine Hallquist garnered over 40 percent of the vote. Challengers James Ehlers and Brenda Siegel followed with about 18 percent each, and Ethan Sonneborn had about 7 percent.
Margolis: Could there be more surprises ahead?
After rather unremarkable campaigns, Democrats delivered a decisive win for Christine Hallquist and Republicans made Phil Scott look vulnerable.
‘Bellwether’ Bethel strikes a moderate tone
The Windsor County town, whose gubernatorial ballot totals have matched statewide results in 21 of the last 22 general elections, drew primary voters seeking political harmony.
Scott quietly sought to push back against F-35 foes
The governor, an ardent backer of the fighter jets scheduled to arrive next year, traveled on a military aircraft to meet with the Air Force secretary.
James Ehlers signs nuclear-free future pledge
News Release — James Ehlers for Vermotn August 3, 2018 Contact: Communications Director, Sarah Anders [email protected] 617.279.3964 Winooski, VT — James Ehlers proudly announced his signature onto a historic nuclear-free future candidate pledge from NuclearBan.US, a partner of ICAN today. In so doing, he committed himself to fight for a world without nuclear weapons. The […]
James Ehlers signs “no new fossil fuel infrastructure” pledge
News Release — James Ehlers July 25, 2018 CONTACT: Geoffrey Gardner [email protected] 802.222.3460 Sarah Anders (Ehlers) [email protected] 617.279.3964 Winooski, VT — James Ehlers became the first candidate in the Vermont governor’s race to sign on to the “no new fossil fuels” pledge from the Upper Valley Affinity Group, a grassroots climate justice activist organization. Ehlers […]
Democratic candidates lambast Scott’s record on the environment
The four Democratic candidates talked about funding mechanisms for Lake Champlain cleanup. Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Keith Stern both declined to participate in the “nonpartisan” Sierra Club debate.
Pro-Scott PAC gives governor digital boost ahead of primaries
In what many see as a gimme primary for the governor, a national PAC is helping spread his message to Vermonters online.