Vermont’s unemployment rate decreases to 12.7 percent in May
“While the May numbers show a positive change from the prior month, we are still in the middle of a global pandemic that is significantly impacting Vermont’s economy.”
School reopening plan in Vermont: Masks for students and teachers, too
Mandatory masks for students and teachers, health screenings at the bus stop, assigned seats on the bus and plenty of cleaning and disinfecting are all part of the plan to bring students back to school buildings for the start of the 2020-21 school year, according to guidance issued by the state Agency of Education.
Gov. Phil Scott announces next restart steps for hospitality sector
As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott today announced the state will raise occupancy limits for event venues, arts, culture and entertainment venues, as well as restaurants.
Trade group estimates ski industry lost $2B because of COVID-19 response
Ski areas began closing in mid-March in most states like New Hampshire, Vermont, Michigan and California. Some ski areas, like Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, have been able to reopen.
While reopening efforts continue, Gov. Phil Scott extends state of emergency
Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order to update and extend the State of Emergency in Vermont to July 15. The latest order reflects all current re-openings and eased restrictions, which have been underway since late April.
‘Absolute monarchy’: Catholic priests, Jewish congregants sue Cuomo, De Blasio over double standards on worship, protests
Catholic priests and Jewish congregants have filed a lawsuit against Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio over double standards on worship and protests.
Limited indoor seating to return to some New Hampshire restaurants
New Hampshire’s food services industry will be entering phase 2 of reopening June 15, which will allow some restaurants to seat people indoors.
Restaurant owners say current reopening status not enough to sustain business
More Vermont restaurants are saying they are not going to survive if Gov. Phil Scott’s coronavirus-related economic restrictions continue much longer.
Flemming: Some Vermont counties hit worse by unemployment
All of Vermont’s counties have been hit hard by unemployment after Covid-19 restrictions came into play in March. But some have been less impacted than others.
Enemies of homeschooling are scared. Here’s why
Families are also figuring out that homeschooling can work better than conventional schooling. There may be a massive spike in the proportion of homeschoolers next year. The pandemic may ultimately lead to parents finding out what education systems work best for their kids.
Most Americans fear protests will spread coronavirus: Poll
According to the poll, 79% of respondents were worried the protests and demonstrations would result in a spike of coronavirus cases across the country, with 25% saying they were “extremely concerned,” another 25% who were “very concerned,” and 29% who said they were “somewhat concerned.”
John Klar: Vermont’s Gov. Phil Scott a Republican or revolutionary?
Gov. Phil Scott announced that social distancing requirements would not be enforced against Black Lives Matter protesters at coming events because they are exercising “their constitutional rights.” The governor’s stunning epiphany means he has finally come to comprehend that the Constitution actually does apply.