The Barre City Council got an earful from citizens concerned about three members of the city Diversity and Equity Committee telling fellow committee member William Toborg he should quit because he’s pro-life, and Chair Joelen Mulvaney’s emailed threat to mute him at future meetings.
The governor and members of his administration were in St. Albans on Tuesday to highlight the latest investments in revitalizing downtown areas, which are important cultural and economic centers.
Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce has signed her name to a letter along with 11 other state treasurers opposing legislation intended to discourage business dealings with companies that engage in environmental, social and governance (ESG) training of their employees.
National radio host Howie Carr said his excitement for a nationwide red wave peaked after hearing the news that Vermont GOP candidate for U.S. Senate Gerald Malloy is polling just 6% behind outgoing U.S. House member Peter Welch, the Democrat nominee.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Burlington Police Department will be working together in an effort to curb rising gun violence in the Queen City through the creation of the Chittenden County Gun Violence Task Force.
“It’s no secret that in every corner of the state, lack of housing is a major concern,” Scott said in a release. “This is impacting Vermonters already here and it’s a barrier to growing our workforce. We know there are people who are looking to work in Vermont, but they can’t find decent, affordable housing.”
Fairlee residents expressed frustration Monday that they’ve been kept in the dark by officials about cyanobacteria blooms in Lake Morey and that leaders have done too little to deal with the situation.
In an appearance on “The Morning Drive” radio show this week, the national committeeman for the Republican Party in Vermont predicted that low-profile GOP voters in the state will be part of a larger nationwide “red wave.”
Students at Vermont State University — the new academic institution set to form from the merger of three state colleges — may be able to pursue more classes and degrees than ever before, its inaugural president said.
This month, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Rep. Peter Welch, has received at least three pieces of bad campaign news: critical coverage of his stock trading on the front page of the New York Times, positive national news coverage of GOP darkhorse challenger Gerald Malloy, and a national poll showing Malloy just 6.5% behind him.
Gov. Phil Scott at his weekly press conference said he has contemplated what to do if border states send illegal migrants to Vermont, and that his administration is working on early contingency plans to be prepared for such an event.
A handful of patriotic speakers met at the Statehouse on Constitution Day and shared why Vermonters need to understand and value the document that forms the basis for our nation’s laws.