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Walters: Scott Appears to Snub Addison Republican Senate Candidate

by John Walters Posted on September 20, 2018 at 5:36PM

When asked about the event at a press conference Thursday, Scott played a little dodgeball. Are you endorsing Ralston and Audet?

Burlington Officials Unveil $30 Million Fix for Wastewater Problems

by Sasha Goldstein Posted on September 20, 2018 at 4:07PM

“I strongly believe the public is very, very supportive of this plan,” Wright said. “Of all the issues in Burlington that people disagree about, I think this is a plan that people overwhelmingly are going to support.”

Few Vermont Inmates Receive Hepatitis C Treatment

by Alicia Freese Posted on September 20, 2018 at 11:32AM

decrease the number of people who have it through treatment.” Advocates suggest prisons are a key place to combat the disease.

Nurses and supporters rallying this summer

UVM Medical Center, Nurses Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

by Mark Davis Posted 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.

Lee Adjustment Center in Kentucky, where CoreCivic (then called Corrections Corporation of America) housed Vermont inmates until 2015.

Vermont Inmates Moving to CoreCivic Prison in Mississippi

by Taylor Dobbs Posted 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.

Former governor Jim Douglas and his official portrait, painted by Kate Gridley

'Jim Douglas for Governor' Account Still Doling Out Campaign Cash

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on September 18, 2018 at 7:45PM

as a former candidate that is not actively running,” Senning said. “Once you’ve done that … then you just file a single report at the end of the cycle with any activity.”

Vermont Delegation Calls for Delay in Kavanaugh Vote

by Paul Heintz Posted 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.”

From left: Omar Bulle, Stefan Boley, Aden Haji, Mohamed Jafar, Ahmed Noor

Burlington Town Hall Featuring Bernie Sanders Draws New American Crowd

by Kymelya Sari Posted on September 16, 2018 at 8:13PM

He urged the crowd to step up and run for office. Dieng said he's part of a network of New American leaders who will send candidates to run in future state legislative, mayoral and congressional races.

The Register newspaper co-editor Julia Shannon-Grillo at Thursday's school board meeting

Burlington School Officials Seek to Quell Censorship Controversy

by Molly Walsh Posted 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.

Christine Hallquist making a point while Gov. Phil Scott listens during their debate at the Tunbridge World's Fair

Walters: Scott and Hallquist Face Off in First Debate

by John Walters Posted on September 15, 2018 at 3:20PM

within existing resources. Raising taxes should be a last resort."

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