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Wikimedia Commons/Bill Morrow

Scott admin unaware if DHS is flying illegal immigrants from southern border to Vermont

The Scott administration is unaware of any plans by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to fly illegal migrants from the southwest border to Vermont, Press Secretary Jason Maulucci said Thursday. 

October 9, 2021 in TNR News.
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Climate Council BIPOC-only public hearing cancelled for ‘Zoom security issues’

Tuesday night’s Vermont Climate Council virtual public hearing at which white people were not welcome to join or participate was cancelled at the last minute due to “Zoom security issues,” the Vermont Climate Council director told registrants in an email.

October 8, 2021 in TNR News.
Karen Skau

Vermont single mom lost job, was denied unemployment over vaccination stance

A Vermont single mother of two was forced to lose her job and then was denied unemployment benefits from the state, causing her to become homeless and flee to Florida — all because she chose not to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

October 7, 2021 in TNR News.
U.S. Secretary of Defense

For month of September, 76% of Covid-19 deaths were among the vaccinated in Vermont

Health Department spokesperson Ben Truman said most of the vaccine ‘breakthrough’ Covid-19 fatalities were elderly. Because they were among the first vaccinated, Vermont’s elderly “have had more time to potentially become a vaccine breakthrough case,” he said. 

October 7, 2021 in TNR News.
Orca Media

No Vermont state employees on unpaid leave for Covid non-compliance, Scott admin says

Of the 1,100 state employees who have not attested Covid-19 vaccination, none are currently on unpaid leave for failing to comply with masking and testing requirements, a spokesman for Gov. Phil Scott said.

October 7, 2021 in TNR News.
USDA

Rep. Harvey Smith: Costs to produce milk ‘substantially more’ due to inflation

Vermont state Rep. Harvey Smith, R-New Haven, in an appearance Wednesday on the “Morning Drive” radio show with hosts Marcus Certa and Kurt Wright, offered sobering words about the outlook of Vermont’s small farm industry.

October 5, 2021 in TNR News.
Office of Senator Bernie Sanders/Public domain

‘Breakthrough’ COVID cases and deaths mount, costly ‘infrastructure’ plan divides Sanders and Welch

For the month of September about three in four COVID deaths were considered “breakthrough” vaccinated cases. And in Washington, D.C., Vermont’s congressional delegation is split on how to vote on infrastructure budgets, which include non-infrastructure, left-wing initiatives.

October 1, 2021 in TNR News.
Lou Varricchio

Build it and they will come: Amtrak depot stands ready for 2022 service in Middlebury

The Ethan Allen Express train extends service beyond the current line’s terminus in Rutland and continues north to Vergennes and Burlington. It currently travels from New York City to Rutland, via Albany, New York, and Castleton. Service in Middlebury is anticipated sometime in 2022.

October 1, 2021 in TNR News.
Burlington Police Department

Burlington Police chief notes just 65 officers now available, ‘Priority 3’ calls rarely responded to

At the Burlington Police Commission meeting Tuesday evening, Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad gave an update on the department’s staff level of physically able and available officers, which is currently at a low point of 65.

September 30, 2021 in TNR News.
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Governor recommends booster shots and shots for young children

At his weekly press conference Tuesday, Republican Gov. Phil Scott doubled down on his commitment to push booster shots on already vaccinated Vermonters and he expects schools to promote vaccinations for students ages 5-to-12 years old.

September 30, 2021 in TNR News.
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Rutland school mascot remains Ravens ‘for now,’ COVID tracking consumes school staff

“I cannot a prevent a future motion coming up in the next year or two on whatever, just like this motion came up. I can’t guarantee any of that to you as chair. But as of right now, I can tell you that the mascot is the Ravens, yes,” Board Chair Hurley Cavacas, Jr. said.

September 29, 2021 in TNR News.
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Young students and state epidemiologist weigh in on Vermont masking policies

The State Board of Education got to hear from its two student members regarding their perspectives on the largely divisive masking policies at its recent regular meeting, and the theme of their comments showed the current policies seem to be working without a mandate.

September 28, 2021 in TNR News.

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