Police qualified immunity safe for another year
Gov. Phil Scott signed into law several public safety bills Tuesday. Taking away police officers’ immunity to civil suits was not among them.
Scott vetoes bill that would have granted pay raises to General Assembly
“In my opinion, it does not seem fair for legislators to insulate themselves from the very costs they are imposing on their constituents by doubling their own future pay,” Scott wrote in his veto letter.
Parents’ Rights in Education details radical politics in classrooms, positive homeschooling trends
Last week the advocacy organization Parents’ Rights in Education held a presentation as part of a series of discussions raising awareness of disturbing trends in educational instruction — and what parents can do about it.
Agency of Education spox says local educators determine what’s appropriate for climate-related instruction
The Agency of Education’s Ted Fisher talked with True North about the status of climate and energy-related subjects in Vermont schools, and how the politics of climate change within the classroom ultimately rests with teachers.
State budget veto showdown nears
Now that the governor has vetoed the state budget, Democrat lawmakers are sounding the alarm — including a call for a state of emergency — that more money must be added to the budget to address homelessness.
‘White women accountability circles’ to be held in Plainfield
A global equity and justice organization has granted money to EmpowR to hold community discussions on race and identity, largely with the goal of encouraging white women to share their thoughts on race, equity and other social justice themes.
Scott signs public safety bills into law
On Tuesday, Republican Gov. Phil Scott inked seven bills pertaining to juvenile crime and weapons, crimes against health care workers, and school safety.
Vermont GOP analyzes 2024 presidential race and says candidates must go door-to-door
State Republican GOP Chair Paul Dame appeared on the “Morning Drive” radio show Friday to discuss how to regain footing after the party lost seats statewide in 2022 despite an expectation for a ‘red wave.’
Attorneys general file amicus brief in support of handgun age requirement
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a joint amicus brief alongside 21 other attorneys general, including the attorney general of Vermont, to support the federal government’s prohibition of handguns and ammunition to those 21 and older.
Help for homeless will have recipient requirements, Scott administration says
Gov. Phil Scott and administration officials Friday outlined his plans to help transition the estimated 2,700 homeless Vermonters out of the 76 hotels and motels since the pandemic began.
Native Americans praise school board for keeping ‘Chieftain’ name
A Native American organization has a message for a Vermont school stewed in controversy about the use of Native American names and symbols in the name of ethnic sensitivity: “Educate, not Eradicate.”
Federal money ‘drying up’ that was used to house homeless in hotels
On Tuesday, the Goddard College radio show “Gathering Peace” interviewed a city mayor and homeless shelter co-director to discuss Vermont’s imminent homeless crisis.