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Union Claims Howard Center Tried to 'Stifle' Federal Investigation

by Taylor Dobbs on September 25, 2018 at 2:14PM

Bick said Howard Center management planned to continue negotiations this week as scheduled, hoping for a three-year contract with workers. The previous union contract expired June 30, Bick said.

Mental Health Commissioner Melissa Bailey to Resign

by Taylor Dobbs on September 25, 2018 at 12:43PM

She informed her boss, Agency of Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille, last week. No immediate plans have been made for Bailey’s replacement, she said, noting that deputy commissioner Mourning Fox is still providing leadership within the department.

Leahy: Firing Rosenstein 'Would Scream of Cover-Up'

by Paul Heintz on September 24, 2018 at 10:13PM

Still, Leahy said he was not sure that such a firing would constitute an impeachable offense, a position that U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) has taken. "I don't know," Leahy said.

GOP County Chair Deletes Tweet That Said Kavanaugh Accuser 'Was Having a Sexual Fantasy'

by Taylor Dobbs on September 24, 2018 at 1:42PM

he Democrats held this information three or four months,” Greenwood said of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and other Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee. “If they were concerned, they should have released the information.”

UVM Medical Center, Nurses Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

by Mark Davis on September 20, 2018 at 7:38AM

Union spokeswoman Meredith Knowles said members would learn details of the agreement Thursday. "We are proud of the unity, strength, and perseverance our nurses have shown," said Molly Wallner, lead negotiator for the union.

Vermont Inmates Moving to CoreCivic Prison in Mississippi

by Taylor Dobbs on September 19, 2018 at 10:04AM

The inmates will begin moving this fall from the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, Pa. Because Camp Hill is a state-run facility, Vermont’s agreement with Pennsylvania DOC is different than with a private contractor like CoreCivic. Under the Pennsylvania agreement, known as an interstate compact, Vermont’s inmates are treated according to the laws and policies of Pennsylvania.

Vermont Delegation Calls for Delay in Kavanaugh Vote

by Paul Heintz on September 17, 2018 at 12:53PM

and got her to agree to come forward publicly. I think that’s a pretty good step forward.”

Burlington School Officials Seek to Quell Censorship Controversy

by Molly Walsh on September 15, 2018 at 5:06PM

Saturday's statement made no specific mention of Green's directive Friday, or of the principal specifically. But the timing appeared to indicate that Green was being overruled.

Despite Controversy, Burlington Principal Plans to Vet Student Newspaper Stories

by Sasha Goldstein on September 14, 2018 at 6:59PM

The students were scheduled to meet with Green on Friday to discuss his decision to pull down the Register story about guidance director Mario Macias, who faces state allegations of unprofessional conduct. But the newspaper editors — Julia Shannon-Grillo, Halle Newman, Nataleigh Noble and Jenna Peterson — asked to postpone the meeting after receiving Green’s directive.

Burlington School District Places Embattled Counselor on Leave

by Sasha Goldstein on September 14, 2018 at 5:38PM

"This leave will ensure that all parties involved will have the opportunity to engage in this process without disruptions while maintaining the climate and positive learning and working environment at Burlington High School," Obeng said in the statement. It's unclear if Macias will be paid while off the job.

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