By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger RUTLAND—Sen. Kevin Mullin, R-Rutland, is stepping down from his position as state senator to become the top health care regulator in the state. Mullin, 58, of Rutland Town, will be the chair of the Green Mountain […]
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Obligations may eat up Rutland’s $1 million budget surplus
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND — The Board of Aldermen is expected to be looking at a $1 million surplus when it sets the tax rate in July. However, it appears all of that surplus may already be accounted […]
Rutland hospital apologizes for sharing patient email addresses
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center is apologizing for an error involving the disclosure of hundreds of patients’ email addresses. The hospital, in a statement, said on May 11 a survey was sent to 700 […]
Judge: Marijuana “sniff test” enough to search vehicle
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND — A Vermont judge has rejected a Rutland man’s challenge to the “sniff test,” ruling the smell of marijuana alone does provide probable cause for police to search a vehicle. “Vermont’s decriminalization statute explicitly […]
Controversial Dollar General store proposal withdrawn
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger A proposal to build a Dollar General store in Pittsford has been withdrawn, at least for now. The possibility of a store locating in town led some residents to post signs in their front yards […]
Limited marijuana legalization clears legislature
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger With a historic vote Wednesday, May 10, the Vermont Legislature became the first in the country to send a marijuana legalization bill to its governor. The House passed the latest version of a legalization proposal on […]
Rutland awards $2 million pool contract
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger A Rutland City panel has sealed $2 million for new outdoor swimming, with one voice of dissent. The city board of finance on Wednesday, May 10, awarded the pool construction contract to Russell Construction of […]
Governor signs pregnancy accommodations bill
By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott has signed into law a bill that gives pregnant women the same accommodations in the workplace as people with disabilities. Scott signed H.136 on May 4 with no fanfare. The law, now called […]
With no compromise in sight, Legislature to meet again this week
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger The Legislature coughed, spit and sputtered its way into overtime Friday, May 12. Lawmakers were unable to reach a deal with Gov. Phil Scott and will return to Montpelier this week to try and complete their […]
WCAX sold to Atlanta-based media company for $29m
By Mark Johnson, VTDigger The family that founded WCAX-TV announced Thursday, May 4, they are selling the station to an out-of-state media conglomerate for $29 million. WCAX president Peter Martin said the industry is rapidly consolidating and that it was […]