Maine church blamed for Covid-19 outbreak
Vermonters tempted to go soft on Covid-19 vigilance should consider what happened after a church wedding in Maine, the Scott administration said Tuesday.
Complaint filed after checking of ballot bag may have broken election procedures
The chair of the Rutland County Republican Committee on Thursday filed a complaint with the state ethics commission alleging that Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman violated state law by requesting and witnessing the opening of ballot bags following the Aug. 11 primary election.
Social justice movement turns on Seven Days reporter and a former BLM organizer
Social justice demonstrators in Burlington who are demanding the removal of police officers involved in use-of-force incidents have turned against the liberal-leaning publication Seven Days and are demanding the firing of one of its reporters.
Wilson, running for Caledonia Senate seat, would cut spending, oppose abortion, protect gun rights
As a public service during an election season uniquely challenged by lack of traditional, face-to-face access to voters, Vermont Daily today publishes the first in a series of interviews with little-known challengers to Vermont Senate seats.
House candidate protests pay raise
If elected, Jon Lynch of Colchester promises to give his cut to Colchester fire and rescue workers. Lynch follows Hinesburg House candidate Sarah Toscano, who also has committed to returning any compensation above $500/week to the Hinesburg Fire Department.
Candidates for lieutenant governor reach for liberal voters during debate
In a debate forum Thursday between Republican Scott Milne and Democrat Molly Gray, both candidates for lieutenant governor made appeals to the political left in an effort to persuade Vermont voters.
Did Biden really promise Beto O’Rourke would run national gun control policy?
Yesterday on Twitter a prominent liberal Vermont pundit (OK, it was Kevin Ellis) asked if anyone really believes a President Joe Biden would appoint Beto “we are going to take away your AR-15” O’Rourke as his national gun control czar.
Commercial cannabis backers ignore plea for racial justice
S.54’s many critics say black youths suffer adversely from substance abuse. Compared to whites they perform poorly in schools. Black unemployment is higher than the national average. Marijuana abuse is positively linked to all three of these adverse outcomes.
Ram, Chittenden lead in Senate fundraising
According to Sept. 1 campaign finance reports sent to the secretary of state, former Burlington House member and unsuccessful 2016 lieutenant governor candidate Kesha Ram leads all candidates with $76,358 for the Vermont Senate race.
Scott stands by mask-for-sports mandate despite conflicting CDC policy
Despite the Center for Disease Control stating that participants in high-intensity sports “may not be able to wear a mask if it causes difficulty breathing,” Gov. Phil Scott is standing by his decision to require masks for children during sporting events.
Vermont’s top cop ready to meet with election protest organizers
Vermont public safety leaders stand ready to meet with protest organizers to ensure safe, peaceful gatherings at election time, Gov. Phil Scott and Public Safety Commissioner Mike Schirling said Tuesday.
Man fired for stopping purse thief has new job, GoFundMe site, others’ admiration
A young Essex Junction man and volunteer firefighter fired from his grocery store job for stopping a purse thief now has a new job, a GoFundMe site established by an admirer, the ongoing respect of friends and community, and the attention of local, national and international press.