DR Power Equipment Plans to Move Headquarters, Jobs From Vergennes

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on October 26, 2018 at 3:22PM

"Those who choose to leave the company will be given severance packages," Aiello wrote. The move, meant to take place in the second quarter of 2019, "is intended to better position DR Power Equipment for future growth," he wrote. "DR Power is also adding a number of jobs throughout 2018 and into 2019."

Walters: VTGOP Donor Gives Big Bucks to Anti-Trans Massachusetts Initiative

by John Walters Posted on October 26, 2018 at 11:17AM

Keurig Dr Pepper to Lay Off 118 Vermont Employees

by Mark Davis Posted on October 25, 2018 at 4:48PM

Keurig Green Mountain employed about 1,200 people in Vermont in January 2018. But Thursday's cuts were the latest in a series of downsizings for what was once one of Vermont's most iconic companies.

Sanders, Leahy and Welch Call for Sanctions Against Saudi Arabia

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on October 25, 2018 at 2:02PM

Sanders said Khashoggi’s killing, which appears to have been carried out at the orders of Saudi government officials, should make the U.S. rethink its alliance with the oil-rich monarchy. The U.S. must “show that the Saudis do not have a blank check to continue violating human rights,” he wrote.

'Samantha Bee' Segment Loves Up Hallquist — and Vermont

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on October 25, 2018 at 1:06PM

Hallquist suggests using tourism dollars to attract more people of color to Vermont, an idea Black floats with people at the farmers market. “You’re the most diversity-craving white people I’ve ever met,” Black concludes.

Scott, Hallquist Clash During Gubernatorial Debate

by Alicia Freese Posted on October 24, 2018 at 10:11PM

Hallquist tried to call out Scott for not putting more money into the underfunded state retirement system. But her attempt backfired when the governor put her on the spot.

Walters: National Republican Groups Ramp Up Vermont Spending

by John Walters Posted on October 23, 2018 at 8:21PM

Johnson is a high-priority target for state and national Republicans. They see her as vulnerable because she barely won reelection in 2014 and 2016.

ACLU Appeals to Vermont Supreme Court for Burlington Cops' Body Camera Footage

by Mark Davis Posted on October 23, 2018 at 11:59AM

Police denied his request. The ACLU appealed on his behalf.

Hallquist Slams Trump Proposal to Revoke Transgender Recognition

by Alicia Freese Posted on October 23, 2018 at 10:39AM

On Monday evening, Hallquist sent out a fundraising email based on the Times story. “I’m angry, and I know you are too,” it stated.

Scott, Zuckerman and Fellow Incumbents Dominate Vermont Public Media Poll

by Paul Heintz Posted on October 22, 2018 at 9:42AM

In a matchup against Hallquist and the five other candidates on the ballot, Scott prevailed in almost every demographic. Though the governor bucked his party last winter by advocating for new gun restrictions, 71 percent of Republicans said they would vote for him, while only 3 percent said they would back Hallquist.