As Barrett Hearings Begin, Leahy Slams Process as 'Nothing But a Sham'

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 12, 2020 at 1:09PM

the very health care protections that millions of Americans have fought to maintain and which Congress has repeatedly rejected eliminating," Leahy said. "They're scared that the clock will be turned back to a time when women had no right to control their own bodies, and when it was acceptable to discriminate against women in the workplace.

Bernie Sanders Endorses Three Dozen People — But Not Molly Gray

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 9, 2020 at 3:54PM

The Milne campaign took the same tack earlier this week when Gray announced that she had been endorsed by 16 Democratic and Progressive state senators. Some of those senators — including Democratic Majority Leader Becca Balint (D-Windham) — gathered on the Statehouse lawn Monday morning to heap praise onto the nominee. But while Gray's campaign tried to use the event as a show of strength heading into the final weeks of the race, Milne's camp held up a different lens.

Gray, Milne Spar Over Super PAC Support

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 8, 2020 at 11:54PM

Gray responded to Milne's request by saying that not only can she not control what outside organizations do, but that she did not even know which PAC he was talking about. When Gray wasn't on the defensive, she was attacking Milne for his own super PAC support, noting that the Republican State Leadership Committee recently dumped more than $200,000 into television advertisements supporting his campaign.

Scott Lets Police Use-of-Force Bill Become Law

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 7, 2020 at 10:54PM

"We thank the governor and the legislature for their leadership, and for listening to Vermonters who are saying loud and clear that transformational change is badly needed," ACLU of Vermont executive director James Lyall said in the release. But while supporters of the measure believe it will save lives by encouraging de-escalation tactics, some law enforcement leaders — including Scott's public safety commissioner, Michael Schirling — have warned that it could take years for courts to interpret the new language.

Scott Allows Tax-and-Regulate Cannabis Bill to Become Law

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 7, 2020 at 10:15PM

did." Zuckerman said he was pleased the bill would becoming law.

Burlington City Council Repeals Limits on Alcohol Sales

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on October 6, 2020 at 12:50AM

Scott Vetoes Act 250 Reform Bill

by Kevin McCallum Posted on October 5, 2020 at 10:39PM

But the more modest bill still included key protections for forests and wildlife, and regulatory clarity for trail networks that the Scott administration had sought, Shupe said. “From our standpoint, it really undermines the governor’s own priorities supporting the rural recreational economy, and undermines his priority of maintaining a land base for the forest products industry,” Shupe said.

Last Campers, Some Homeless, Take Leave of Battery Park

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on October 5, 2020 at 10:07PM

"Mainly I don't want to deal with those fuckers over there," Jay said, referring to the officers talking to the agitated man. His tenting companion, a grizzled and tattooed man named Preacher, agreed.

Outbreak Among Workers Shutters Champlain and Douglas Orchards

by Andrea Suozzo Posted on October 5, 2020 at 8:44PM

The orchards remained closed to the public, with limited wholesale operations continuing, said Deputy Agriculture Secretary Alyson Eastman. “Our main focus right now is the health and safety of all involved: the workers, the employees and the community,” said Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts.

Leahy Has No Virus Symptoms; Wants Confirmation Hearings Delayed

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 2, 2020 at 6:56PM

Another member of the Senate Judiciary Committee announced a positive result later Friday night: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina). Tillis and Lee were among a packed crowd in the White House Rose Garden last Saturday as Trump announced Barrett as his Supreme Court nominee.