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Waterbury’s newest dispensary is now open to the public

In the fall of 2021, Lynette Vallecillo and fiance Robert Owen purchased the former gas station known as Emery’s on Waterbury-Stowe Road. Now, they’ve opened GoodFire dispensary on the lot, adding another cannabis operation to the town’s offerings.

April 20, 2023 in TNR News.
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Experts warn increased rainfall and trail traffic can cause dangerous erosion

With mud season just beginning, experts warn that Vermonters should stay away from high-elevation trails for now to protect natural areas from erosion and further damage.

April 20, 2023 in TNR News.
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Top state economist on S.5 cost: ‘More is coming down the pike’

A controversial policy overhaul that seeks to tax existing heat sources while subsidizing new technologies had its carbon-credit trading scheme reviewed on Tuesday in the House Appropriations Committee, and a top state economist warned that the policy’s costs will “likely be greater” in future budgets.

April 19, 2023 in TNR News.
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Youth Opportunity Regional Forums to focus on climate and social justice

The Youth Opportunity Regional Forums begin this week, the first taking place at Oxbow High School in Bradford on this Thursday starting at 6 p.m. Organizations known to be behind politically left-wing climate and social initiatives are the primary supporters of the event.

April 19, 2023 in TNR News.
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Safe leave bill bumped up by $17M as backers anticipate veto

Vermonters are one step closer to receiving job-protected leave to deal with the fallout of sexual and domestic violence as part of Democrats’ major paid leave bill, which passed through the House and into the Senate last month.

April 19, 2023 in TNR News.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture

Lawmakers cut small farmer grant by 30%

A bill to help small farmers diversify their products with a new grant program crossed over from the House to the Senate, but not without a significant cut in the money behind it.

April 19, 2023 in TNR News.
Office of the Governor

Scott signs bills on expunging criminal records, post-employment state benefits

Under the new law, the court will be able to consider expunging adult and juvenile criminal cases that have been referred to diversion programs without a prosecutor dismissing the cases beforehand.

April 19, 2023 in TNR News.
Agency of Natural Resources

Scott appoints Fitzko as commissioner of forest, parks, recreation

Fitzko has served as interim commissioner of the department since January and has been employed with the department for 20 years.

April 19, 2023 in TNR News.
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Vermont lawmakers to consider ‘elimination’ of all incarceration

Lawmakers in the House Corrections and Institutions Committee on Thursday discussed two bills that would create a moratorium on new prisons for five years and launch a committee to examine the elimination of incarceration altogether.

April 17, 2023 in TNR News.
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Vermont rail lines are safe and inspected often, officials say

Against the backdrop of startling and concerning images and reports of train derailments across the U.S. in recent months, Vermont officials have offered an upbeat assessment of one of the oldest modes of transportation within the state.

April 17, 2023 in TNR News.
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Senate OKs big legislative pay, benefit hike

The Vermont Senate on Thursday gave initial approval to a hefty pay and benefits increase for the Vermont Legislature. S.39 provides weekly salaries for all House and Senate members during the 18-20 week Legislative Session.

April 15, 2023 in TNR News.

Environment and Energy Committee advances ‘carbon tax’ on home heating fuels in 8-3 vote

S.5, with its multi-billion-dollar price tag that will add at least $500 a year to the average household’s annual heating bill, is just the tip of the iceberg for what legislators have in store. Once S.5 passes, the plan is to bring forward a similar carbon tax on gasoline and diesel motor fuels.

April 14, 2023 in TNR News.

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