By Angelo Lynn It’s worth pondering what’s in Vermont’s DNA that makes us so agreeable? Why would Vermonters be the first to surmount an 80% vaccination rate? Why would the state legislature and a Republican governor lead the nation in […]
Tag: Gov. Phil Scott
Covid-19 updates, Featured, State News
Vermont hits 80%
Governor lifts all Covid restrictions, recommendations remain in place for the unvaccinated By Hannah Laga Abram Gov. Phil Scott Monday morning lifted all state-mandated Covid-19 restrictions. The state of emergency, in place since March 13, 2020, will expire at midnight […]
Local News
Tax, sewer delinquency collection to resume
By Neil P. Allen On Monday, June 14, the town of Brandon will resume the collection of delinquent sewer and tax payments following Governor Phil Scott’s announcement that the Covid-19 pandemic state of emergency would end at midnight. “We agreed […]
State News
Universal mail-in voting becomes law in Vermont
Advocacy groups, civic organizations, and businesses hailed a brand-new law requiring ballots to be mailed to all active Vermont voters in general elections moving forward. The policy that was put in place as a one-time emergency measure in 2020 during […]
Letter, Opinion
Unemployment benefits common sense
Dear Editor, Nearly half of the governors—23 and counting—have decided to end federal supplemental unemployment benefits for workers in their states. Evidently, they never heard the old adage: “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” In these bizarre […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured, State News
‘It’s a matter of days’ before all mandates are lifted, gov says
By Polly Mikula Vermont is just days away from hitting its threshold to remove all Covid-related health restrictions, state officials said Tuesday, June 1. When 80% of the state’s eligible population is vaccinated (one dose administered to residents 12 years […]
Events & Activities, Local News
CCV to honor 2021, 2020 graduates with virtual celebration, Saturday
The Community College of Vermont (CCV) will celebrate its 2021 graduates, along with the Class of 2020, with a virtual event on Saturday, June 5 at 2 p.m. More than 450 students from the Class of 2021 will receive associate […]
Local News, State News
State to receive $4 million for youth summer programs
Governor Phil Scott and Sen. Bernie Sanders help 100 programs receive grants to expand offerings for state’s Summer Matters initiative Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders and Vermont Afterschool announced Friday, May 28, the recipients of the Summer Matters for […]
State News
Vermonters could have curbside alcohol pickup for at least two more years
By Kit Norton/VTDigger When the Covid-19 pandemic closed down restaurants and bars, Vermonters developed a taste for buying takeout booze. Now legislation on its way to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk would allow to-go alcohol sales for two more years. Scott indicated […]
Commentary, Opinion
Supporting public transparency
By Lisa Loomis The Vermont Press Association wishes to thank Gov. Phil Scott for his veto of S.107 and siding with greater transparency for all Vermonters while also allowing for more time on this important issue. His veto letter is […]