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Published on Apr 26, 2024Source: Addison County Independent - Vermont - Label Pending
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Published on Apr 25, 2024
Vermont’s new fair and impartial policing policy aims to reduce bias based on citizenship
The Vermont Criminal Justice Council has unanimously approved a selection of long-debated changes to Vermont’s fair and impartial policing policy in an attempt to curtail biased treatment of people by law enforcement based on personal characteristics. The …
Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left -
Published on Apr 25, 2024
Mike Pieciak announces reelection bid for Vermont state treasurer
Mike Pieciak will run for a second term as state treasurer, his campaign announced on Thursday. The 40-year old Winooski Democrat — who is widely seen as a contender for higher office — has raked in more campaign contributions than any other statewide …
Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left -
Published on Apr 25, 2024
‘Old-fashioned taxpayer revolt:' While Vermont legislators talk education funding solutions, school budgets fail
FRANKLIN COUNTY — This week, the Vermont House passed H.887, or the Yield Bill. It’s routine legislation, but this year, it’s anything but ordinary. The legislature passes such a bill annually to set the education tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. …
Source: Saint Albans Messenger - Vermont - Neutral -
Published on Apr 25, 2024
New proposal would ‘energize’ communities in Vermont, New Hampshire
A proposal in Congress spearheaded by lawmakers from our region aims to encourage communities nationwide to host green energy transmission lines.Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, and Rep. Annie Kuster, D-New Hampshire, back the Energizing Our Communities Act. …
Source: NBC5 - Vermont - Label Pending -
Published on Apr 25, 2024
Vermont Senate passes $8.6 billion state budget, teeing up negotiations with the House
After a key vote Thursday, Vermont’s state budget is on its way to the final stages of negotiation. The Senate voted 26-2 for an $8.6 billion budget, which would take effect at the start of the fiscal year beginning in July. Having passed its own version …
Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left -
Published on Apr 25, 2024
USDA announces $1M in disaster relief funding for Vermont communities
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that Vermont will receive $1 million in federal funding to help educate and train local leaders on how to handle natural disasters.The funding will be used for a pilot program will help local …
Source: NBC5 - Vermont - Label Pending -
Published on Apr 25, 2024
Vermont State Representative Jim Carroll appears in court for DUI charge
Jim Carroll, the Vermont state representative accused of driving dunk to the State House appeared in court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge.Back in February, the representative from Bennington was pulled over by Montpelier police for a …
Source: NBC5 - Vermont - Label Pending -
Published on Apr 25, 2024
Record-breaking number of people visited Vermont to witness solar eclipse, officials say
Scores of people came to Vermont to witness the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse, according to the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.>>>Top video: See the moment of totality from St. AlbansOfficials released tourism numbers on Thursday, saying …
Source: NBC5 - Vermont - Label Pending -
Published on Apr 25, 2024
Heyman: Is it time to replace the Vermont Legislature with a 'professional' board?
by Todd Heyman After what can only be described as a near uniform consensus in the state that Act 250 requires reforms in order to meet the challenge of the housing crisis and promote agricultural viability by facilitating diversification, the Vermont …
Source: Vermont Business Magazine - Neutral