Vermont

Donovan Running for Attorney General

Details: Created on Thursday, 15 October 2015 19:36; Written by Emma Kaplan

Donovan VERMONT- After 19 years of serving as Vermont's Attorney General, William Sorrell is stepping down from the position. Chittenden County State's Attorney T.J. Donovan is ready to fill the position. Donovan ran in 2012, hoping to get the democratic nomination but was unsuccessful, losing to Sorrell by 700 votes. He is attempting to once again receive the democratic nomination for the upcoming election.

Preparations for Winter

Details: Created on Tuesday, 13 October 2015 20:35; Written by Kaitlyn Manktelow

LYNDON - Prepping for winter weather includes more than just buying a new coat and a pair of mittens, it means preparing your car for the season. There are many steps that you can take to ensure that your vehicle is ready for winter conditions.

Vermonters React to Sanders' Run for Presidency

Details: Created on Friday, 08 May 2015 19:57; Written by Taylor Young

VERMONT - Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced his run for the 2016 presidential election early morning, May 1st. The self-declared independent- socialist is running for the Democratic nomination against favored opponent, Hillary Clinton.

Sanders Stands for Affordable Healthcare

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 May 2015 18:43; Written by Taylor Young

VERMONT - The Affordable Care act was put in place to provide Americans with better health security, by lowering costs, expanding coverage, and guaranteeing more options. According to Senator Bernie Sanders, it has done just that.

Coordinated Crackdown

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 May 2015 14:09; Written by Emma Kaplan

VERMONT- Vermont State troopers and highway officials alike will soon be cracking down on drivers speeding and those who are not wearing their seat belt. This is part of the ‘New England Drive to Save Lives’ campaign, which began this week, and will run throughout the summer.

Future Bike Paths?

Details: Created on Friday, 01 May 2015 13:22; Written by Tom Weineck

Vermont - Vermont Agency of Transportation is looking to add and improve on-road bike paths through the On-Road Bicycle Plan. The agency started the project in the fall of 2014, focusing on gathering community involvement by asking where bicyclists would prefer to ride.

Messiness Meets Academics

Details: Created on Thursday, 30 April 2015 15:58; Written by Camille DeLongis

WELLS RIVER - Preschoolers and other children in the community came out to the Blue Mountain School last night to have fun, and get messy.

Shumlin Offers Retirement Incentives

Details: Created on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 13:55; Written by Dominic Amato

VERMONT- The Shumlin administration has proposed to give state employees who are already eligible to retire, a little extra push in hopes to save the state money. If 300 out of the 915 employees that are eligible to retire take this incentive package, the state could save up to $10.8 in personnel and labor costs.

Sales Tax Takes Toll on Business'

Details: Created on Friday, 24 April 2015 18:30; Written by Rob Crupi

vt sales tax VERMONT - Changes could be soon to come to the Vermont Sales Tax. The goal of the adjustment to the tax is to sustain the state’s revenue base. Currently, Vermont’s sales tax sits at 6%, which raises around $230 million dollars for the state’s General Fund, with an additional $123 dollars going to the Education Fund.

Saving the Planet & Your Wallet

Details: Created on Wednesday, 22 April 2015 17:44; Written by Emma Kaplan

VERMONT- This years Earth Day has been a busy one for the Vermont government. Today, Governor, Peter Shumlin, announced the expansion of the Heat Saver Loan program to help Vermonters increase their homes efficiency, and decrease their spending.

Future for Mobile Home Parks

Details: Created on Wednesday, 22 April 2015 15:11; Written by Taylor Young

MONTPELIER - Governor Peter Shumlin declared April Fair Housing month following the signing of two housing protection bills ensuring the safety and fairness to mobile home parks.

GMO's A GO

Details: Created on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 18:11; Written by JJ Murphy

VERMONT- The Attorney General’s Office of Vermont has adopted regulations that would require the labeling of genetically modified food. Vermont is the first state to implement this law.

Gobble, Gobble it's Turkey Time

Details: Created on Monday, 20 April 2015 13:46; Written by Cassandra Bernier

WATERBURY- Vermot's Governor Peter Shumlin, and National Wild Turkey Federation Chapter Vice President Don Isabelle, are trying to keep the hunting tradition alive in Vermont.

Prohibition in Vermont?

Details: Created on Thursday, 16 April 2015 20:14; Written by Matthew Drew

VERMONT - During the 1920's, Prohibition was the illegal or restricted manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States. The idea was that it would lower taxes, reduce crime and corruption, and improve health and hygiene in America.

Recycling Law to Limit Landfill Use

Details: Created on Thursday, 16 April 2015 13:52; Written by Alex Farnworth

VERMONT- Come July 1, 2015, the first component of Act 148 goes into effect. Vermont's Universal Recycling Law's first step bans the disposal of: metal, plastics #1 & #2, and paper/cardboard. That ensures the state that residents will be recycling in their own homes.

An Unnoticed, but Heavy Topic

Details: Created on Thursday, 16 April 2015 13:48; Written by Alex Farnworth

BARNET- Obesity is one of the most significant and prevalent health issues in America. Taking a deeper look at the problems and taking a microscopic look at the overweight obstacles children face are quite astounding.

Bikers Battle for Traffic Space

Details: Created on Wednesday, 15 April 2015 16:43; Written by Emma Kaplan

VERMONT- As the weather warms up, Vermont residents may be inclined to walk or bike to work instead of drive. With more people on the road, there is an increase in road safety issues and the availability of space for drivers, bikers, and walkers equally.

Who Screams for Ice Cream?

Details: Created on Tuesday, 14 April 2015 19:01; Written by Rob Crupi

VERMONT - Ben and Jerry’s is looking to fight worldwide climate issues, by giving away free ice cream. Stores worldwide will have presenters discussing carbon taxing. For Vermont, there is a proposed gas pipeline within the state which is also the home of the world famous ice cream.

Cold Freezes Maple Syrup Season

Details: Created on Friday, 03 April 2015 15:35; Written by Tom Weineck

syrup2 VERMONT - Vermont produced 42% of the United States maple production in 2014. One local maple farm in Barnet explained how they are doing their part in continuing the trend of keeping Vermont as the number one producer of maple syrup.

School Zone Shrinkage

Details: Created on Thursday, 02 April 2015 16:19; Written by Vincent Boccanfuso

VERMONT - After receiving a preliminary approval vote of 88-55, the House of Representatives passed the major change in Vermonts school systems. Vermont School System consolidation is intended to expand the school districts and shrink spending.

Housing Our Veterans

Details: Created on Thursday, 02 April 2015 14:41; Written by Vincent Boccanfuso

VERMONT- With approximately 49,200, just about everyone in Vermont is bound to know a veteran or two. But not many know a homeless veteran. Approximately 4,000 of the 49,200 don’t have a roof over their head to call a home.

Shumlin Bans State-Funded Trips to Indiana

Details: Created on Wednesday, 01 April 2015 15:15; Written by Taylor Young

MONTPELIER (AP) - Gov. Peter Shumlin announced the banning of all "non-essential" state-funded trips to Indiana. The ban comes after the new religious-freedom law, which restricts the government from preventing someone from following or practicing their religious beliefs.

Growing Economically

Details: Created on Tuesday, 31 March 2015 20:18; Written by Rob Crupi

economic growth VERMONT - Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke spoke this morning about the economic and employment growth. Bernanke spoke on a number of things, including approaches on long and short term approaches for employment.

Earn and Learn

Details: Created on Tuesday, 31 March 2015 17:32; Written by JJ Murphy

vermont VERMONT - Public Hearings for the Vermont Apprenticeship Council took place across the state yesterday. Seven locations, including Lyndon State College, were home to talks regarding all aspects of the council.

"Mud and Muck" Makes Money for Peacham Elementary

Details: Created on Monday, 30 March 2015 16:50; Written by Ryan Rutledge

PEACHAM - The people of Peacham came out in full support of this year's 22nd annual Mud and Muck Auction, this past weekend, helping the Parent Teacher Friends Group exceed their initial fundraising goals.

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