Racial Justice Alliance hosts debate about slavery language in state constitution
The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance held a public discussion Wednesday evening about whether the Vermont Constitution permits slavery.
Law enforcement and treatment professionals discuss drug trade, addiction and open borders
About a dozen law enforcement and drug treatment professionals met Monday evening at St. Johnsbury Middle School to discuss the state of the drug trade, drug addiction and where drugs are coming from that ultimately end up in Vermont.
Governor hands out awards in push to reduce phosphorus in Vermont
Gov. Phil Scott announced more than $1 million in state money for six organizations that have led in technological innovation when it comes to reducing phosphorus content in waste streams.
Coventry landfill and environmental opponent reach agreement over expansion
The Coventry landfill on the state’s northern border has been in an ongoing conflict with environmentalists over the years, but now there’s finally some agreement with at least one of the dump’s main opponents.
Gov. Scott on Vermont’s potential TCI membership: ‘I’m not supportive’ of a carbon tax
Gov. Phil Scott at a press conference Thursday addressed the issue of a regional climate initiative, saying he would not support any form of a carbon tax.
Burlington policing review committee to look to Camden, New Jersey for insights
A special committee created to review policing policies after a series of use-of-force controversies earlier this year determined Tuesday night to look outside of Vermont for examples on how to make policy changes.
AG Donovan clears Burlington police officer in Douglas Kilburn altercation
A Burlington Police officer involved in a use-of-force incident has been cleared of any charges after review of a deadly altercation that occurred earlier this year.
Special police committee to examine ticket data based on race and gender
A special committee formed in response to a couple of controversial use-of-force incidents is now initiating demographic data collection on the Burlington Police Department’s ticketing record.
Police meeting discusses the lack of personnel, resources to get job done in Vermont
Various police and community leaders gathered in a campus hall at Vermont Law School on Wednesday evening to discuss the general lack of resources and other issues facing law enforcement in the Green Mountain State.
Gun rights proponents not surprised by Vermont’s low murder rate
Despite the pervasive fear among many Americans that more guns equals more crime, statistics show that gun-freedom states like Vermont are among the safest places to live.
Morrisville mother-daughter team get sentenced to prison for drug operation
A mother and daughter from Morrisville are headed to jail after getting caught selling hard drugs including heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone.