By Rep. Jim Harrison The 2020 legislative session had barely begun when news broke that Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman (D/P) was likely planning to announce his run for governor. In addition to creating a buzz around the State House, it […]
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Governor highlights demographics in State of State address
Governor Phil Scott delivered his 2020 State of the State address on Jan. 9, calling for unity and collaborative leadership in making a difference in the lives of Vermonters across the state. The governor cited Vermont’s growing demographic crisis as […]
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The Legislative session is off to a running start
By Sen Alison Clarkson The Vermont Legislature has begun its 2020 session at a break neck pace. Within the first four days we’re back at work in our committees, we’ve had our first major demonstration, we’ve listened to the governor’s […]
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Deer hunters have strong season
Staff report Deer hunters had a strong year in 2019. The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates16,479 deer were harvested — the fourth highest total since 2000. “There were a lot of nice deer shot,” said Vermont FIsh and […]
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Environmentalists press for action
Members of the Red Rebel Brigade participated in a demonstration on the Vermont State House lawn on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Red Rebel Brigade is an international performance activist troupe dedicated to illuminating the global environmental crisis and supporting groups […]
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Sex work decriminalization bill introduced
By Grace Elletson/VTDigger A group of lawmakers has introduced a bill for the 2020 session that would decriminalize sex work in the state of Vermont. The bill, only four pages long, would simply repeal current sex work statutes prohibiting the act. […]
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Farms owed $500,000 for hemp harvest
Anne Galloway /VTDigger.org WATERBURY — A Middlesex CBD processor was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 18 for allegedly failing to pay local hemp farmers $137,500 for hemp harvested this past summer and fall, according to Vermont State Police. Douglas Bell, owner of […]
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Physician-assisted death law used by 28 Vermonters over 2-year period
By Jacob Dawson/VTDigger A state law allowing people with terminal illnesses to end their lives with the aid of a physician was used by 28 Vermonters during a recent two-year period, according to a recent state Health Department report. In 2013, then-Gov. […]
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Panel recommends expanding inmates’ access to earned ‘good time’ program
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger A group of state officials are recommending a change in policy that allows prisoners to get out from behind bars earlier apply to inmates who were sentenced before the new law took effect. However, whether that recommendation […]
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UVM study: Obesity could affect brain development in children
Published studies have long found a correlation between obesity in children and decreased executive function. New research published in JAMA Pediatrics, based on data mined from a massive national research study, suggests that a change in brain structure – a thinner […]