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- Final Reading: Former state Sen. Corey Parent goes to work for Leonine
Final Reading: Former state Sen. Corey Parent goes to work for Leonine -Once considered a rising Republican star, Parent opted not to seek reelection this past fall, and is now working for Leonine Public Affairs.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Final Reading: Former state Sen. Corey Parent goes to work for Leonine.
- Lawmakers consider setting qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment
Lawmakers consider setting qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment -As it’s currently written, Proposal 1 seeks to establish qualifications for Vermont sheriffs, following a series of scandals during the past year.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Lawmakers consider setting qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment.
- Judge Jennifer Barrett faces unusual opposition in Senate confirmation hearing
Judge Jennifer Barrett faces unusual opposition in Senate confirmation hearing -Two defense attorneys levied sharp criticism of Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday. Testimony was cut short, so she is expected to offer her response to lawmakers next week.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge Jennifer Barrett faces unusual opposition in Senate confirmation hearing.
- Contractor sues Burlington School District over high school demolition bid
Contractor sues Burlington School District over high school demolition bid -Attorneys for a contractor that lost its bid to demolish Burlington High School argued in court on Friday that the winning bidder is not qualified based on the district’s own criteria. The judge heard arguments for a possible injunction.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Contractor sues Burlington School District over high school demolition bid.
- Lawmakers dismiss Natural Resources secretary’s ‘back-of-the-envelope’ math on the Affordable Heat Act
Lawmakers dismiss Natural Resources secretary’s ‘back-of-the-envelope’ math on the Affordable Heat Act -Lawmakers on the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, which is working on the bill, have said they don’t consider her analysis to be a complete picture, or even a helpful model of the projected costs.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Lawmakers dismiss Natural Resources secretary’s ‘back-of-the-envelope’ math on the Affordable Heat Act.
- An ‘unknowing pawn?’: From prison, Bill Stenger claims state ‘covered up’ Jay Peak fraud
An ‘unknowing pawn?’: From prison, Bill Stenger claims state ‘covered up’ Jay Peak fraud -The former president and CEO of Jay Peak took aim at state officials in a court filing for failed oversight in the largest fraud case in Vermont’s history. Former Gov. Peter Shumlin called it “a classic example” of blame-shifting.
Read the story on VTDigger here: An ‘unknowing pawn?’: From prison, Bill Stenger claims state ‘covered up’ Jay Peak fraud .
- A ‘perfect scenario’: Waterbury gets its first new manager in decades
A ‘perfect scenario’: Waterbury gets its first new manager in decades -Thomas Leitz stepped into his new role on Jan. 1, becoming the town’s first new municipal manager in nearly 35 years.
Read the story on VTDigger here: A ‘perfect scenario’: Waterbury gets its first new manager in decades.
- After Orange County Sheriff’s Department cancels contract, Randolph will reestablish its own police force
After Orange County Sheriff’s Department cancels contract, Randolph will reestablish its own police force -Amid mass resignations, the sheriff’s department canceled its 120-hour-per-week patrol contract with Randolph. Now the town hopes to expedite the creation of its own police department.
Read the story on VTDigger here: After Orange County Sheriff’s Department cancels contract, Randolph will reestablish its own police force.
- Vermont is shutting down some prison work programs
Vermont is shutting down some prison work programs -State officials say Vermont Correctional Industries has been losing money and doesn’t help people find jobs later.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont is shutting down some prison work programs.
- Amid conflict between off-campus students and neighbors, Middlebury adopts new noise ordinance
Amid conflict between off-campus students and neighbors, Middlebury adopts new noise ordinance -Starting this weekend, Middlebury residents — including off-campus students — need to turn the volume down by 11 p.m.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Amid conflict between off-campus students and neighbors, Middlebury adopts new noise ordinance.
- John F. Luck
John F. Luck -In 1974, together, he and Harriet opened Ebenezer Allen, a gift shop in South Hero. This venture would grow into them opening several gift shops and numerous other stores throughout VT before moving to Arizona.
Read the story on VTDigger here: John F. Luck.
- Julie Moore: There is a line between brave and imprudent on climate action
Julie Moore: There is a line between brave and imprudent on climate action -There are real uncertainties about how we should make the transition from today, where more than 70% of Vermonters rely on fossil fuels to heat their homes.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Julie Moore: There is a line between brave and imprudent on climate action.
- Nina Prater: The life, death and lessons of Lucy the sow
Nina Prater: The life, death and lessons of Lucy the sow -Lucy was our first sow and gave us countless litters of piglets that we raised, processed, and sold at the farmers’ market. She loved scratches on her back and came running out of the woods when we called her for her meals, grunting her greeting.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Nina Prater: The life, death and lessons of Lucy the sow.
- David Brynn: Time for a forest ecosystem advisory council in Vermont
David Brynn: Time for a forest ecosystem advisory council in Vermont -We need to move from forest resource management as job one to putting forest ecosystem conservation first.
Read the story on VTDigger here: David Brynn: Time for a forest ecosystem advisory council in Vermont.
- Final Reading: Former state Sen. Corey Parent goes to work for Leonine
Final Reading: Former state Sen. Corey Parent goes to work for Leonine -Once considered a rising Republican star, Parent opted not to seek reelection this past fall, and is now working for Leonine Public Affairs.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Final Reading: Former state Sen. Corey Parent goes to work for Leonine.
- Lawmakers consider setting qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment
Lawmakers consider setting qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment -As it’s currently written, Proposal 1 seeks to establish qualifications for Vermont sheriffs, following a series of scandals during the past year.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Lawmakers consider setting qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment.
- Judge Jennifer Barrett faces unusual opposition in Senate confirmation hearing
Judge Jennifer Barrett faces unusual opposition in Senate confirmation hearing -Two defense attorneys levied sharp criticism of Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday. Testimony was cut short, so she is expected to offer her response to lawmakers next week.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge Jennifer Barrett faces unusual opposition in Senate confirmation hearing.
- Contractor sues Burlington School District over high school demolition bid
Contractor sues Burlington School District over high school demolition bid -Attorneys for a contractor that lost its bid to demolish Burlington High School argued in court on Friday that the winning bidder is not qualified based on the district’s own criteria. The judge heard arguments for a possible injunction.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Contractor sues Burlington School District over high school demolition bid.
- Lawmakers dismiss Natural Resources secretary’s ‘back-of-the-envelope’ math on the Affordable Heat Act
Lawmakers dismiss Natural Resources secretary’s ‘back-of-the-envelope’ math on the Affordable Heat Act -Lawmakers on the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, which is working on the bill, have said they don’t consider her analysis to be a complete picture, or even a helpful model of the projected costs.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Lawmakers dismiss Natural Resources secretary’s ‘back-of-the-envelope’ math on the Affordable Heat Act.
- An ‘unknowing pawn?’: From prison, Bill Stenger claims state ‘covered up’ Jay Peak fraud
An ‘unknowing pawn?’: From prison, Bill Stenger claims state ‘covered up’ Jay Peak fraud -The former president and CEO of Jay Peak took aim at state officials in a court filing for failed oversight in the largest fraud case in Vermont’s history. Former Gov. Peter Shumlin called it “a classic example” of blame-shifting.
Read the story on VTDigger here: An ‘unknowing pawn?’: From prison, Bill Stenger claims state ‘covered up’ Jay Peak fraud .
- A ‘perfect scenario’: Waterbury gets its first new manager in decades
A ‘perfect scenario’: Waterbury gets its first new manager in decades -Thomas Leitz stepped into his new role on Jan. 1, becoming the town’s first new municipal manager in nearly 35 years.
Read the story on VTDigger here: A ‘perfect scenario’: Waterbury gets its first new manager in decades.
- After Orange County Sheriff’s Department cancels contract, Randolph will reestablish its own police force
After Orange County Sheriff’s Department cancels contract, Randolph will reestablish its own police force -Amid mass resignations, the sheriff’s department canceled its 120-hour-per-week patrol contract with Randolph. Now the town hopes to expedite the creation of its own police department.
Read the story on VTDigger here: After Orange County Sheriff’s Department cancels contract, Randolph will reestablish its own police force.
- Vermont is shutting down some prison work programs
Vermont is shutting down some prison work programs -State officials say Vermont Correctional Industries has been losing money and doesn’t help people find jobs later.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont is shutting down some prison work programs.
- Amid conflict between off-campus students and neighbors, Middlebury adopts new noise ordinance
Amid conflict between off-campus students and neighbors, Middlebury adopts new noise ordinance -Starting this weekend, Middlebury residents — including off-campus students — need to turn the volume down by 11 p.m.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Amid conflict between off-campus students and neighbors, Middlebury adopts new noise ordinance.
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