The owner’s decision to reopen his facilities in Rutland and Castleton last spring prompted the state’s first lawsuit to enforce Scott’s order. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
Family questions law enforcement response to Statehouse altercation between Trump supporters and 15-year-old
Montpelier Police Chief Brian Peete, before he was named chief. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger The mother said she suspected police were sympathetic to the protesters’ cause — and that authorities now just want the case to go away. “The police could at least put out some kind of statement: ‘We don’t condone Trump supporters attacking…
Joe Benning: Extremists posing as Republicans
Editor’s note: This commentary is by state Sen. Joe Benning, the former Senate minority leader who represents the Caledonia-Orange District in the Vermont Senate. Today I saw a picture of a busload of Vermonters on their way to Washington, D.C. They were Donald Trump supporters who remain convinced that his election was stolen. I want…
Two Vermonters — a Congressman and a Trump supporter — saw history unfold at the Capitol
Inside and outside the Capitol: first-hand reports of the Jan. 6 pro-Trump rally from Rep. Peter Welch, and Ron Lawrence, chair of the Essex GOP. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
Scott: Schools permitted to expand practices for basketball, hockey; hold races for skiing
Phase II of the state’s sports and recreation guidance takes effect on Jan. 18, Gov. Phil Scott announced at his twice-weekly news conference. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
Gov. Scott issues first executive orders of his 3rd term
Both of Scott’s orders take effect April 15 unless both houses of the legislature rule against them. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
Vermont House considers reforms to troubled women’s prison
Rep. Alice Emmons, D-Springfield, chair of the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions, in January 2020. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger The report concluded that a new facility is needed, echoing calls previously made by state legislators, advocacy groups and Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George. Baker said Thursday that the Scott administration also supported such…
Neighbor seeks stalking order against Slate Ridge owner
Daniel Banyai speaks to a group at Slate Ridge in Pawlet. Facebook photo A judge will soon decide whether to grant a protective order to a neighbor of Slate Ridge, an unpermitted tactical training facility in West Pawlet. The order was sought against the facility’s owner, Daniel Banyai. At a court hearing on Wednesday in…
Donovan refiling second case dismissed by Chittenden County state’s attorney
Veronica Lewis. Police photo After George dropped the attempted murder charge against Lewis, federal prosecutors filed their own criminal case against her on firearms charges. Lewis had been set to enter a plea agreement on those charges on Wednesday in federal court in Burlington, but that hearing was called off to allow more time for…
State prepares for protests in Montpelier over weekend and for Inauguration Day
Law enforcement plan for possible protests in Vermont over the weekend and on Inauguration Day. Here is what they are saying. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
National federation says Vermont among 8 states without start date for basketball games
The National Federation of State High Schools Association says nearly two dozen states have yet to begin their high school basketball regular seasons. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
Christmas in quarantine: How COVID-19 has impacted Vermont’s long-term care residents
In December, at least a dozen long-term care facilities in Vermont saw COVID-19 outbreaks. They house some of the state’s most vulnerable population. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
Kolby LaMarche: Vermont GOP leadership must resign
Editor’s note: This commentary is by Kolby LaMarche, a Champlain College student who is the chair of the Burlington Republican Party and the former field and digital media coordinator for the Scott Milne for Vermont campaign for lieutenant governor. On Jan. 6, supporters of a dangerous, hateful, and un-American president stormed the U.S Capitol. Among…
Amy Brady: ‘Essential business’ means meeting the needs of all Vermonters
Editor’s note: This commentary is by Amy Brady, of Middlesex, who is a policy associate for Voices for Vermont’s Children. When I talk to friends about my work in the Statehouse, I am always clear that while I am a registered lobbyist, I consider myself an advocate. The subtle difference is important to me. My…
John Reuwer: A nuclear threat-free future
Editor’s note: This commentary is by John Reuwer, MD, of South Burlington, who is a member of Physicians for Social Responsibility Committee to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and on the board of directors of World Beyond War. The president’s erratic behavior and his encouragement of the attack on the Capitol building and democracy last week scared…
Why car enthusiasts call Vermont ‘America’s DMV’ and how that brings the state big bucks
What the Vermont DMV’s open-armed registration policy means for out-of-state motorists — and the state’s coffers. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
Vermont state trooper resigns amid investigation into Capitol riot social media posts
The officer, Lucas Hall, informed the State Police of his decision Tuesday evening, prior to the conclusion of the investigation into his conduct. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
VT hospitals now must reveal the price of care in advance. Will it help lower costs?
The new rule aims to lower health care costs. One official says it may not help in Vermont, where the number of hospitals to choose from is limited. Top Featured Tags: – Vermont News Press Release Distribution Service
Commission recommends council raise Burlington police head count
Commissioner Randall Harp speaks at a pre-pandemic meeting of the Burlington Police Commission in October 2019. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger The police department says its “type three” calls — its most serious designation — have remained steady in recent years. Yet Seguino pointed out that this trend is mostly due to the 52% increase in…
Burlington apartment where fire claimed 2 lives had history of violations
A screenshot of the city of Burlington’s rental property database for 199 King St. A history of violations Since Saturday’s fire, Ward said he’s been pulling documents to better understand the state of the building when the fire broke out. While the city’s website shows that the property’s certificate of compliance expired on April 27,…
