Burlington Council Hears From Protesters, Passes Police Oversight Resolution

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on September 9, 2020 at 1:53AM

Councilor Zoraya Hightower (P-Ward 1) rebutted that statement, saying she doesn't trust the police's narrative of what's happening at the park. "I don't think that the protesters have given any indication of being anything other than peaceful and well organized, and to talk about this as a public safety concern" is unfounded, she said.

Vermont House Advances Relief Bill for Migrant Workers

by Colin Flanders Posted on September 8, 2020 at 2:39PM

Lawmakers supportive of the bill say the more money these people have to spend, the more they can contribute to the local economy. Supporters have also painted it as a moral prerogative, noting that the exclusion of undocumented workers from the federal relief checks came even as they were deemed "essential" amid the state's shutdown this spring.

Vermonters Swarm Website in Search of 'Buy Local' Coupons

by Kevin McCallum Posted on September 7, 2020 at 5:54PM

The program is funded with $425,000 in federal CARES Act dollars. It is considered a pilot that could pave the way for a similar $50 million program under consideration by the legislature.

Global Warming Solutions Bill Appears Headed Toward Veto Fight

by Kevin McCallum Posted on September 7, 2020 at 2:30PM

Lawmakers appear to have the two-thirds votes in each chamber necessary for an override. The House version of the bill passed 105-37 in February, and the similar Senate version passed 23-5 in June.

Morrison Won’t Return as Burlington Police Chief, Criticizes City Council on Way Out

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on September 7, 2020 at 12:50PM

Burlington Protests Intensify With March to Mayor's Home

by Derek Brouwer Posted on September 4, 2020 at 11:38PM

Courtney Lamdin contributed reporting.

Lawmakers Nearing Agreement on Retail Cannabis Sales Bill

by Colin Flanders Posted on September 4, 2020 at 9:03PM

After another brief huddle, the House negotiating team agreed to the deal with several caveats, flagging the taxing and land-use concerns. The two sides plan to reconvene next week to hash out those remaining sticking points.

Burlington Police Commissioner Hughes Resigns in Frustration

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on September 4, 2020 at 12:58AM

BTV Airport Gets Grants for Noise Mitigation, Sound Monitoring

by Colin Flanders Posted on September 3, 2020 at 6:41PM

Vermont's congressional delegation celebrated the grants in a press release on Thursday, saying they have consistently sought more federal funding to remediate noise issues caused by the airport. "These initial grants ... are an encouraging first step as we continue to advocate the communities surrounding the airport," Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said in the statement.

Candidates File First Post-Primary Campaign Finance Reports

by Colin Flanders Posted on September 2, 2020 at 4:43PM

Her opponent, Pomfret businessman Scott Milne, secured $44,500 from 176 donors. A chunk of that total came from Milne or his family: He received about $4,000 each from his daughter and son-in-law, Elise and Andrew Keys, and $3,600 from his son, Keith.