Nationwide 10-digit dialing begins Oct. 24 As part of the 988 implementation process, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) has identified 84 area codes across the U.S. that must transition to 10-digit dialing before the deadline for the number […]
Category: State News
Athletic directors say Vermont student-athletes often targeted with hate speech and other verbal abuse during games
By Shaun Robinson/VTDigger They’re just trying to play sports. But Vermont student-athletes are often jeered and shouted down by fans in the stands, officials say, including with targeted hate speech. “I’ve been an athletic director for eight years now,” said […]
‘These are students in crisis’: educators grapple with student misbehavior
By Peter D’Auria/VTDigger Since starting school roughly six weeks ago, students at Bristol Elementary School have broken the school’s piano, destroyed computers and dented cars in the parking lot. In the Missisquoi Valley School District, more staff members may be […]
Then Again: Discontent led to formation of the Vermont Republican Party
By Mark Bushnell/VTDigger Vermont Republicans might want to add a name to their pantheon of heroes. The already-enshrined notables are many and varied; they include Erastus Fairbanks, the Civil War governor who is said to have told Lincoln that Vermont […]
‘Vermont Proposition’ action team aims to improve the state’s future
By Kevin O’Connor / VT Digger Creating an affordable statewide high-speed broadband and cellular access plan would appear to be a feat of a lifetime. So, what if one also wanted to reduce poverty, racism and climate change, improve Vermont’s […]
Kids 0-9 lead the surge in state Covid cases
By Ethan Weinstein After a week of falling case counts, Vermont’s Covid tallies rose to near highs in the last seven days. Amidst the surge, Gov. Scott at his weekly press conference did not announce any changes to mitigation policies. […]
Scott administration seeks to slow down Raise the Age initiative
By Alan J. Keays / VTDigger Members of the Scott administration say a delay is needed to implement an initiative to increase the age young people can automatically be prosecuted behind closed doors in family court. They say beefed-up programs […]
Fish & Wildlife confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Rutland County deer
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. has confirmed the presence of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in Rutland County deer. EHD is a common viral disease of deer in North America but had never previously been confirmed in Vermont. Current and […]
State strengthens school testing program, makes Covid-19 rapid testing available to all schools
On Monday, Oct. 4, the state of Vermont distributed resources and information to all Vermont public and independent schools to enable them to establish Covid-19 response testing. The state is bolstering existing testing tools with rapid testing to help keep […]
U.S Mint debuts Vermont’s $1 coin
The U.S. Mint officially announced the designs for the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Program, on Monday, Oct. 4. This multi-year series that started in 2018 honors innovation and innovators by issuing $1 coins for each of the 50 states, […]