Burlington Council Votes to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies

by Courtney Lamdin on November 24, 2020 at 12:39AM

A version proposed by Councilor Sarah Carpenter (D-Ward 4) was more stringent, saying that exemptions "will" include evictions from owner-occupied properties and from those that need serious repairs or are being removed from the rental market. A version proposed by Councilor Zoraya Hightower (P-Ward 1) said those exemptions "may" be included but that the ordinance would establish the details.

Republicans Choose Brock as Senate Minority Leader

by Sasha Goldstein on November 23, 2020 at 7:21PM

“It is a very time-consuming process to have to try to handle both, as well as a full-time law practice, so I actually welcomed the forced decision when the caucus decided to go back to that tradition,” Benning said. “I had to make a decision of which was more important to my constituents, and I came out on the side of the chair of Institutions.”

In Coming Session, Women Will Dominate Vermont Senate Leadership

by Kevin McCallum on November 22, 2020 at 2:19PM

Sen. Chris Pearson (P/D- Chittenden) had expressed interest in the post and lined up several supporters. But he identifies as a Progressive first and a Democrat second.

Recount Confirms Johnson's Loss; Krowinski Likely Next House Speaker

by Courtney Lamdin on November 20, 2020 at 8:04PM

happy that Jill, with so much experience, is coming into the position to be able to get the caucus up and running without really missing a beat,” the two-term lawmaker said, referring to Krowinski’s four years as House majority leader. She first won election in 2012.

Vermont Could Receive First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Early Next Month

by Andrea Suozzo on November 20, 2020 at 4:09PM

A second vaccine, manufactured by Moderna, may not be far behind. An independent monitoring board said last week that interim data show the vaccine is also about 95 percent effective, and the company said it expects that it will be ready to apply for an emergency use authorization within weeks.

Kilburn Family Files Wrongful Death Claim Against Burlington

by Derek Brouwer on November 19, 2020 at 8:04PM

A Traveler Says Quarantine Info Is in Short Supply at BTV

by Ken Picard on November 19, 2020 at 2:06PM

, but that’s the first complaint I’ve had about it,” Richards added. “At some point we’re going to overstimulate people with signage, to the point where they don’t look at any of it … Certainly, we can do more, but I don’t know how good it would be.”

More Than 35,000 Vermont Workers Will Get Hazard Pay

by Matthew Roy on November 19, 2020 at 12:28AM

A few major companies applied in the final hours, including Home Depot and Target. Jiffy Mart tried to apply Wednesday and experienced “technical issues” with the state’s portal, said Pieciak.

Media Note: VTDigger Announces Staff Departures

by Kevin McCallum on November 19, 2020 at 12:19AM

The reasons behind Meyn’s departure were less clear. In an email to staff, Anne Galloway, the site’s founder and top editor, announced “with great sadness” that Meyn had resigned.

State Employees' Health Plans Will Move to OneCare Amid System 'Reboot'

by Courtney Lamdin on November 18, 2020 at 11:45PM

but is going to take an active role in making sure we get there,” Mullin said. “I think it’s very encouraging.”