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Tag Archives: Don Turner

Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department

Don Turner: Vermont’s first responders crisis

Fire departments and EMS units across Vermont are finding themselves hit with the very same demographic crisis that has impacted our state politics and budget. We have fewer young people, which means fewer recruits for emergency services.

September 18, 2019 in Commentary.
Don Turner Jr. for Lieutenant Governor,

Quest for lieutenant governor fueled by family, community ties

The Turners haven’t always agreed on political matters, but as House Minority Leader Don Turner stumps across the state with his wife by his side, the couple say they are about doing what’s best for Vermonters, not any particular party.

September 26, 2018 in TNR News.
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Don Turner looking like Vermont GOP’s de facto leader at candidate forum in Bristol

Campaigning together at a forum in Bristol last week, Republican candidates made a show of unity and praised House Minority Leader Don Turner for providing strong leadership on behalf of the party.

September 17, 2018 in TNR News.
Lou Varricchio/TNR

Vermont GOP leaders take stock of session, raise funds for 2018

Two of Vermont’s top Republican leaders joined the party faithful at an ice cream social in Ferrisburgh on Wednesday, marking the kickoff of the 2018 election campaign for the GOP in Addison County.

June 30, 2017 in TNR News.
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Republicans unlikely to take up marijuana bill next week

In a move that could keep pot smoking illegal in Vermont, House Republicans may choose not to suspend rules to bring a revised legalization bill back up for discussion next week at the Statehouse.

June 15, 2017 in TNR News.
Michael Bielawski/TNR

Legislative session extended again as governor battles Dems for taxpayer savings

The Vermont Senate on Friday approved a plan to preserve collective bargaining and keep teacher health care negotiations local, but Gov. Phil Scott again threatened a veto, saying the plan burdens school districts and doesn’t achieve multi-year savings.

May 13, 2017 in TNR News.

Sprint to legislative finish held up over teacher health care negotiations

The stalemate between the governor and lawmakers over teachers health care negotiations continues, even as many at the Statehouse are ready for the extended session to adjourn.

May 11, 2017 in TNR News.
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Lawmakers return for budget showdown with governor over teacher health care negotiations

Legislators are returning to the Statehouse for an extended two-day session Wednesday and Thursday as Gov. Phil Scott has doubled-down on his proposal to have teacher health care negotiations take place at the state level.

May 9, 2017 in TNR News.
Michael Bielawski/TNR

General Fund revenues $21 million short in April

Vermont’s General Fund revenues for April are in, and the numbers are about $21.65 million short of the monthly target set by the Emergency Board in January.

May 5, 2017 in TNR News.
Bruce Parker/TNR

House will tackle teacher health care negotiation policy again Thursday

Gov. Phil Scott wants to reshape how teacher healthcare contracts are negotiated, having them done at the state level rather than the supervisory union level. He says this initiative could save the state $26 million.

May 4, 2017 in TNR News.

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