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Democratic gubernatorial candidates at a recent forum, from left, Ethan Sonneborn, Brenda Siegel, Christine Hallquist, and James Ehlers

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Open to Vermont Carbon Tax

by Alicia Freese Posted on August 8, 2018 at 6:01PM

moderate incomes.” When the candidates were given a chance to interrogate one another toward the end of the debate, Siegel asked the hardest-hitting questions.

EPA Investigates Contaminated Soil in Burlington's Old North End

by Katie Jickling Posted on August 7, 2018 at 11:12PM

A home sale prompted the test that revealed the chemicals, Mahmias said. When state officials realized the chemicals could be present along several blocks, they called in the EPA for additional testing.

The ReUse Zone at the South Burlington drop off center

Chittenden Drop-Off Centers to Eliminate ReUse Zones

by Molly Walsh Posted on August 7, 2018 at 8:05PM

The news, announced this month, isn't going over well among some regulars. "Obscene, obscene, obscene," said Allen Scanlon of St. Albans about the decision as he rummaged Tuesday for finds in the small ReUse Zone shed at the South Burlington drop-off center.

Gov. Phil Scott (right) and Republican challenger Keith Stern

Republican Super PAC Doubles Pro-Scott Spending Ahead of Primary

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on August 7, 2018 at 6:15PM

In a filing Tuesday, A Stronger Vermont reported paying $115,540, including $91,000 for TV ads and an additional $8,000 for Facebook ads on August 6. The RGA commercials are among the first in Vermont this campaign season.

Christine Hallquist (center) with fellow Democratic candidates Brenda Siegel (left) and James Ehlers.

After Challenge From Ehlers, Hallquist Swears Off Corporate Campaign Money

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on August 6, 2018 at 7:05PM

As of July 15, corporate contributions made up $20,610 of Hallquist’s $132,340 fundraising total. The contributions were made up of $16,160 in cash and $4,450 of in-kind gifts, such as $450 for event space at the Great Northern restaurant in Burlington.

Burlington Police Chief Brandon del Pozo at a press conference Monday

Burlington Police Chief to Return to Work After Bike Accident

by Katie Jickling Posted on August 6, 2018 at 2:32PM

The bones are on the mend, and del Pozo is still recovering from a concussion. "All indications are that cognitively, I’m lucky to be exactly the same as I was," he said.

UVM President Tom Sullivan to Step Down Next Summer

by Molly Walsh Posted on August 6, 2018 at 11:52AM

Daigle thanked Sullivan for "selfless service." "Tom has led with a passion for students and higher education, with reasoned and thoughtful decision-making, and with unwavering integrity," Daigle said in the press release.

Gov. Phil Scott and soon-to-be Education Secretary Dan French

Walters: Scott Names New Vermont Education Secretary

by John Walters Posted on August 2, 2018 at 5:11PM

French said it was "premature" to comment on specific reform ideas. "Right now I'm just looking forward to getting into the agency on August 13," he said.

Walters: Scott Boasts of Labor Force Growth in Vermont

by John Walters Posted on August 1, 2018 at 5:45PM

Kavet and Carr's report also noted that, despite an economic recovery now in its ninth year and historically low unemployment rates, working Vermonters have failed to enjoy significant increases in wages or purchasing power. Indeed, they reported that in June, inflation-adjusted wages actually decreased slightly.

From left, Democratic candidates for governor Ethan Sonneborn, Brenda Siegel, Christine Hallquist and James Ehlers

Democratic Candidates for Governor Play Nice at Forum

by Alicia Freese Posted on July 31, 2018 at 10:39PM

On the Republican side, Scott glided through his second debate with Stern; the two also met last week. Asked about his role in recently taking the state to the brink of a government shutdown, Scott responded without a pause: “I’m not gonna apologize for being a fiscal conservative.”

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