Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday that massive federal spending could be coming to help those hurt by the government’s shutdown of schools, restaurants and other societal institutions.
Speaking at a news conference Monday, Vermont’s top health official said that any mortality rate for coronavirus — even a very low rate — justifies taking extreme social distancing measures, including closing schools and restricting public gatherings.
The move follows similar actions taken by about two-dozen states. An estimated 25 million students across the nation will be home for various periods. Vermont schools will be closed from Wednesday until at least April 6.
Dr. Joshua White of the Gifford Medical Center in Randolph says that logic and reason must prevail over fear and panic if the public is to be part of the solution for containing the coronavirus.
The House Human Services Committee on Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of a bill that would ensure that secondary education students, including middle-schoolers, have easy access to condoms.
A major trash hauler that serves Vermonters has issued a statement to customers saying it will have to raise rates in order to accommodate for the rising cost of recycling.
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee heard testimony recently on a bill that would incorporate “climate change readiness” into state preparations for natural disasters such as hurricanes, extreme heat and floods.
The electric co-op Washington Electric is proposing to raise its electric rates by 5.95 percent, and the utility estimates that at least 1.67 percent is due to net-metering solar installations.
An episode of the Vermont Natural Resources Council “Climate Dispatch” posted Friday features Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman and highlights a handful of climate bills, including one that would accelerate the transition towards green energy for Vermont power utilities.
Just years after top Vermont aviation leaders voiced concerns about tight budgets and subpar airport conditions, there are now signs that things are back on track for airports around the state.
Matt Cota, executive director of the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, is running for a two-year seat on the South Burlington City Council.
A Selectboard member in Pownal has gone on Facebook to speak his mind about the thousands of town government emails that were leaked to the public in December.