Gov. Peter Shumlin has appointed Rutland attorney Elizabeth Mann and Addison County State’s Attorney David Fenster to fill two vacancies on the Vermont Superior Court. Mann is filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kathleen Manley. Fenster is […]
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Manure spreading ban includes new stipulations
Winter manure spreading is a common practice in Vermont agriculture that enriches the soil for production and helps manage animal waste. Between Dec. 15 and April 1, no manure or other agricultural wastes (compost, spoiled feed, other wastes) may be […]
Private higher ed “key driver” in state economy, study finds
The economic impact on Vermont of 18 private institutions of higher education in the state is $2.09 billion annually, and the colleges directly employ 7,100 people statewide, according to a new study released by the Association of Vermont Independent Colleges […]
Study recommends state move toward universal early child care
By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger Vermont spends about $130 million on early education and pre-K each year, but it’s not enough, according to a Blue Ribbon Commission tasked with studying how to create and pay for quality care and schooling […]
Scott’s shares plan for working with president-elect Trump
By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org In his first news conference in more than a month, Republican Gov.-elect Phil Scott shared updates Monday, Dec. 12, on his budgeting and hiring process, tiptoed around any talk of the recent controversial pronouncements and political […]
State releases Universal Recycling Status Report, says “it’s working”
On the heels of America Recycles Day—a national celebration of recycling held each Nov. 15—the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released its first “Universal Recycling Status Report,” according to the Dec. 5 news release. The 16-page report summarizes the status […]
State education taxes: rates to decrease; but increased spending means higher bills
Commissioner of Taxes releases FY2018 Education Yield The commissioner of taxes has released her forecast related to education tax yields and rate for the upcoming fiscal year, FY2018. The statutorily required forecasts are a joint effort between the Agency of […]
“Energy revolution” to continue in 2017 under Scott
On Nov. 21, Gov. Peter Shumlin highlighted the success of an energy loan program that helps Vermonters retrofit their homes, reduce fossil fuel consumption, and save money. The governor pointed to the program as an example of what is to come under […]
Price “vindicated,” appeals unknown
By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON—Though a Rutland County jury awarded Nadine Price $750,000 in damages in her lawsuit against Killington Mountain Resort last week, there are still a few loose ends. Price herself was not available for comment, but both her […]
Clergy rally at Statehouse against election-related hate
By Kevin O’Connor, VTDigger The problem began last summer, when one of two black members of the Vermont Legislature received racially charged emails and tweets, and has continued as late as this week, when a Middlebury Jewish congregation found a […]