Another Act 46 merger fails as November deadline looms
Another proposed district merger has failed, and now a handful of schools in Windsor County face an uncertain future as the next Act 46 deadline approaches.
VSEA director says good year for state employees, big challenges ahead
Does Vermont have too many state workers? Not enough? Vote for Vermont co-hosts Pat McDonald and Ben Kinsley interview VSEA Executive Director Steve Howard about issues affecting the state employees union.
U.S. Justice Department weighing Act 46 legal challenge
A group of active and former school board members are behind a complaint to the U.S. Department of Justice alleging that Act 46 violates numerous federal laws.
Vermont health care professionals remain warm to big government approach
A public panel discussion held in Burlington City Hall’s Contois Auditorium on Tuesday focused on health care costs in Vermont and aired fears about the repeal of Obamacare on Capitol Hill.
NorthStar, AREVA videos show companies’ decommissioning expertise
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words are two videos worth?
New city council member Ali Dieng breaks campaign promise in first vote
Ali Dieng ran largely on a campaign pledge that he would strictly adhere to voting with his constituents in Ward 7. That promise didn’t last even past the gavel strike of his first vote.
Why Act 46 didn’t work for Washington Central Supervisory Union, and might not work elsewhere
Like Washington Central Supervisory Union, about 100 districts have not merged under Act 46 and have no scheduled merger vote. Of that number, around 40 are weighing an alternative governance structure.
Elections expert says fraud is real, Trump commission can help Vermont
An elections commission set up by President Donald Trump has garnered opposition from states such as Vermont, but the Democrat founder of a national, nonpartisan elections watchdog group says voter fraud — especially regarding the use of absentee ballots — is a serious problem that needs to be investigated.
Will new Burlington city councilor honor campaign promise to support residents?
Ali Dieng’s first chance to keep his promise comes on Monday as City Council will vote on a proposal to change North Avenue from four lanes to two to make room for bicyclists.
Efficiency Vermont’s new director: Fee is a ‘societal benefit charge,’ not a tax
As a WDEV radio listener showed on Thursday, Efficiency Vermont’s Karen Glitman may get a mixed reception in her new role depending on whether Vermonters view her as an efficiency director or a tax collector.
Some states resisting Trump’s Kobach-led voter fraud commission probe
An odd assortment of states are taking varying positions on whether to cooperate with the Trump administration’s investigation into potential voter fraud.
Doctor: Health insurance wouldn’t pay for treatment, but offered assisted suicide
“Both needed life-saving procedures — not palliative care, not hospice.”