Town-by-town mask mandates spur debates across Vermont
The decision by Vermont lawmakers to implement a town-by-town masking policy is causing widespread debate as each community decides how to respond to the threat from the coronavirus.
Burlington mayor proposes mask mandates for businesses lacking a vaccine mandate
The mayor of Burlington is asking that businesses that do not require a vaccine for employees and customers implement a mask mandate.
Scott stands for personal freedom against opposition-party proposed lockdowns
At his weekly presser Tuesday, Gov. Phil Scott again took a strong stance against further COVID-related mandates, saying they cause divisiveness among Vermonters and distrust in the very policies expected to be followed.
Lawmakers approve town-by-town masking policies
Vermont state lawmakers came to Montpelier for a special session on Monday and passed a bill allowing towns to impose their own local mask mandates.
Opinions vary on town-by-town mask policies for Vermont
As a compromise offer to Democrats who are calling for a new statewide mask mandate in Vermont, Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Tuesday that while his administration will not be implementing new COVID-related mandates for now, he would support a town-by-town approach if lawmakers approve the idea Monday in a special session.
South Burlington city councilor says restrictive zoning could prevent affordable housing and cause longer commutes
A South Burlington city councilor says new zoning proposals designed to protect forested areas may not only prevent new affordable housing during a housing crisis, but also could cause longer commutes for the city’s already largely non-local workforce.
Governor’s presser: No to new mandates, nurse shortage ongoing, high case counts continue
Highly vaccinated Vermont continues to see high case counts for COVID-19, and the governor and his staff on Tuesday continued to blame variants for the state’s pandemic troubles.
On mask-mandate, VTGOP calls for personal choice as Dems demand statewide coercion
As cases of COVID-19 rise in Vermont, the Republican Party wants people to have choice in whether to wear masks, even as top Democrats call for new mandates.
‘Let’s Go Brandon’ event draws large crowd, participants say government overreach driving frustrations
An estimated 150 Vermonters gathered in a cold, rainy town square Saturday for a “Let’s Go Brandon” event meant to gather like-minded Republicans from across the state and beyond.
Contrary to popular belief, study shows public school teachers make much more than their private counterparts
The notion that public school teachers are at a financial disadvantage relative to their private-sector counterparts has been debunked in a new study by Vermont-based think tank Campaign for Vermont.
Hospital ICUs getting crowded with non-COVID-related illnesses
At the governor’s weekly press conference Tuesday, members of Gov. Phil Scott’s administration said hospital ICUs are getting filled with non-COVID-related patients, but they don’t know the reason for the uptick in illnesses.
While weathering national controversies, Dr. Fauci praises Vermont’s COVID policies
The scandal-ridden Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), says that Vermont’s high compliance with COVID-19 mandates make the state an example for the nation to follow.