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Governor: Slate Ridge injunction is ‘good news’ for neighbors

By VTD Editor

Jan 22 2021January 22, 2021

Local residents have criticized state officials for their lack of response to activities at the firearms training facility in West Pawlet.


Lucas Hall, state trooper who posted support for Capitol riots, resigns

By Emma Cotton

Jan 13 2021January 13, 2021

Lucas Hall

The trooper had been suspended without pay, a move that had drawn both praise and condemnation last week.


As cases surge, Vermont National Guard hurries to rebuild field hospital

By Katya Schwenk

Nov 19 2020November 20, 2020

The surge medical site at the Champlain Valley Expo was taken down after the pandemic eased in the spring. In a matter of days, it will be rebuilt — though it’s still only a precautionary measure, say state officials.


State’s response to Slate Ridge frustrates locals who, for years, have asked for help

By VTD Editor

Nov 11 2020November 11, 2020

weapons and Gov. Phil Scott

Neighbors say they feel unheard. Vermont officials say they’re following protocol. What is the state’s role?


House approves measures on police use of force and training protocols

By Kit Norton

Sep 22 2020September 22, 2020

Mitzi Johnson

The legislation also includes a moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology by police.


Vermont braces for wind, rain as Tropical Storm Isaias moves west

By Emma Cotton

Aug 4 2020August 4, 2020

The storm was expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon and exit the state around midnight.



Camp at Rutland hotel exceeds Covid-19 capacity limits, state says

By Emma Cotton

Jul 9 2020July 10, 2020

Camp officials are working with the state to find arrangements for 50 to 100 campers.


Senate mandates state police body cameras, bans chokeholds

By Xander Landen and Kit Norton

Jun 23 2020June 23, 2020

Vermont State Police

The upper chamber unanimously passed two law enforcement reform bills while the House took testimony. Some activists want lawmakers to slow down.


Vermont’s police unions resist some reforms, but lawmakers press ahead

By Alan J. Keays

Jun 18 2020June 19, 2020

The policing reform bill, S.219, is currently being considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee, where a vote is expected to take place Friday.


Will George Floyd’s killing reignite Vermont’s stalled use-of-force legislation?

By Alan J. Keays

Jun 2 2020June 3, 2020

A bill that would raise the standard for the use of deadly force by law enforcement in the state hasn’t moved beyond a hearing this session. Supporters of the legislation say now is the time to advance it.


Scott calls for prosecution of officers involved in George Floyd killing

By Colin Meyn

Jun 1 2020June 1, 2020

Phil Scott

The governor also asked protesters in Vermont to maintain peace and safety, and announced the creation of a racial equity task force in the state.


Grocery workers added to state’s essential persons list

By Anne Wallace Allen

Mar 19 2020March 19, 2020

The designation means those workers and drivers are eligible for free child care through April 6 at the school-based child care centers that the state is setting up.


Calif.’s ground-breaking law on police use of lethal force is model for Vt. bill

By Alan J. Keays

Jan 28 2020January 28, 2020

Michael Schirling

Vermont’s public safety commissioner and attorney general call for lawmakers to go slow before adopting a policy similar to one in California, considered the toughest in the nation.


Scott names Michael Schirling to lead Public Safety Department

By Xander Landen

Aug 12 2019August 12, 2019

Michael Schirling

The governor also announced Monday that Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle would succeed Schirling as commerce secretary.


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