By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org Armed with a resonant message, more than 2.4 million small-dollar donors and 21 primary and caucus victories, Bernie Sanders has accrued a deep well of political power that is already paying off ahead of July’s Democratic […]
Category: State News
Gov. Shumlin signs law to protect and expand access to no-cost birth control
With important Obamacare provisions that ensure no-cost birth control for women being challenged nationwide, on May 23, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed a law to codify and expand access to those services in Vermont law. Importantly, the law will ensure that vasectomies for men are available at no charge, making Vermont the […]
Obama Administration rule on overtime pay
On May 18 the Obama Administration issued a new rule that will make millions more Americans eligible for overtime pay. The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) estimates that 8,500 working Vermonters may become newly eligible for overtime pay above 40 […]
Program touts results in getting kids to eat breakfast
By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger.org A pilot program looking at ways to get more kids to eat school breakfast has confirmed what many might suspect: It helps to serve it after the start of the school day. The initial Breakfast […]
They don’t need your help. Really.
Courtesy of VTF&W Young wildlife need to be left in the wild, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Deer fawns may seem abandoned, but their mothers typically are nearby and will return when people are not in the […]
“Caution: Turtle Crossing”
Courtesy of VF&W Turtles in Vermont will soon be digging their nests on the shoulders of roads. Drivers are urged to keep an eye out for them on the road and report any sightings. Keep an eye out for turtles, […]
UVM’s Grossman School named among best undergrad business schools
The University of Vermont’s ( UVM ) Grossman School of Business added another top ranking to its growing number of accolades by making Bloomberg Business’ coveted “Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2016” list, released May 5. The ranking, based on survey […]
Whirlwind: life on a presidential campaign
Courtesy of Lindsay Hunn Lindsay Hunn introduces Sen. Sanders at a rally in Claremont, N.H. ,in January. By Elaine Ezerins, St. Albans Messenger Two years ago, Lindsay Hunn walked into an office building on South Main Street in St. Albans, […]
At forum, Lisman is the only gubernatorial candidate who doesn’t disavow Trump
By Mark Johnson, VTDigger.org The Republican candidates for governor differed in their support for their party’s presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump, while the three Democratic candidates were unified behind Bernie Sanders. Lt. Gov. Phil Scott rejected any idea of voting […]
Vermont secures $3 million for affordable housing, Sanders announces
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders recently announced that Vermont will receive $3 million from the National Housing Trust Fund. The funds are part of $174 million that is being dispersed nationally to build, preserve, and rehabilitate affordable rental housing. Sanders helped […]