Some state and federal officials and mental health professionals are pushing Vermont to join an agreement that would allow mental health workers’ licenses to be recognized across state lines. #vtpoli
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A Connecticut woman who sued the state in August for the right to end her life through Vermont’s medical-aid-in-dying law may not need to wait for her day in court. #vtpoli
Pipes burst at the University of Vermont Medical Center’s main building in several places over the weekend after overnight temperatures going into Saturday dropped below minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit in the Burlington area.
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An Eritrean immigrant in Vermont is up for the top award in the restaurant industry vtdigger.org/2023/02/05/an- via
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Green Mountain Transit’s new leader takes the driver’s seat at a critical moment vtdigger.org/2023/02/05/gre
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The neighbors reported witnessing baby goats dying on a farm in the center of Charlotte last summer. The kids’ screams were heard next door, and neighbors said they could see carcasses from their property.
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A 44-year-old man was hospitalized following a Sunday night shooting on Riverside Avenue in Burlington. #btv
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New improvements are headed to some old Vermont landmarks, thanks to more than $300,000 in historic preservation grants.
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Advocates agree that meeting the needs of Vermont’s forests are crucial to meeting the state’s goals in combating climate change.
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The New York Independent newspaper claimed James Hope had “no rival in Europe in forest or brook scenery” and the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph called him the “father of the realistic school of landscape painters in America.”
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Alganesh Michael’s Vermont catering business is up against some of the top restaurant chefs in the Northeast.
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Interstate licensure agreements make it easier for providers to move among states. Vermont is currently part of an interstate nursing compact, and state officials are working on similar agreements for occupational therapy, social work and other fields.
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The state veterinarian said the case “highlighted the deficiencies in the process that currently exists.”
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A new bill would remove the requirement that only state residents can receive medical assistance here to hasten an imminent death.
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Introducing a weekly "call and response" format for the Underground Workshop, seeking commentary from Vermont's students.
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From : The MicroMoo is one of five two-year pilot projects across the state selected by the Vermont Agency of Transportation to bolster and diversify rural public transportation.
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This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Hiking upward (heaven has no golden stars)” by Sawyer Fellows, 17, of East Burke. Artwork is “Marigolds,” by Molly Quavelin, 13, of Burlington.
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Leitz was the top choice for the manager selection committee last fall, due in part to his eight years in a similar role in St. Albans. #vtpoli
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Clayton Clark said he plans to leverage his experience working in state government to advocate for the transit agency’s needs in Montpelier, which many say includes more sustainable funding supported by the state.
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From Friday's Final Reading: Under Vermont law, state lawmakers are barred from becoming registered lobbyists with the state for at least one year after leaving office. Asked if his new gig could be considered ahem lobbying, Parent quickly said no. #vtpoli
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Lawmakers on the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, which is working on the bill, have said they don’t consider her analysis to be a complete picture, or even a helpful model of the projected costs. #vtpoli
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Attorneys for a contractor that lost its bid to demolish Burlington High School argued in court on Friday that the winning bidder is not qualified based on the district’s own criteria. The judge heard arguments for a possible injunction. #btv
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As it’s currently written, Proposal 1 seeks to establish qualifications for Vermont sheriffs, following a series of scandals during the past year. #vtpoli
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Two defense attorneys levied sharp criticism of Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday. Testimony was cut short, so she is expected to offer her response to lawmakers next week. #vtpoli
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Amid mass resignations, the sheriff’s department canceled its 120-hour-per-week patrol contract with Randolph. Now the town hopes to expedite the creation of its own police department.
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The former president and CEO of Jay Peak took aim at state officials in a court filing for failed oversight in the largest fraud case in Vermont’s history. Former Gov. Peter Shumlin called it “a classic example” of blame-shifting.
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Thomas Leitz stepped into his new role on Jan. 1, becoming the town’s first new municipal manager in nearly 35 years. #vtpoli
From Friday's Final Reading: Corey Parent has some new digs in Montpelier. The former state senator opted not to seek reelection this past fall, and is now calling Leonine Public Affairs his home. #vtpoli
State senators working on the session’s largest climate bill have been fending off concerns following testimony from the head of the state’s Agency of Natural Resources. #vtpoli
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A contractor that lost its bid to demolish Burlington High School is suing the school district. Attorneys for the Massachusetts company argued in court on Friday that the district illegally chose the winning bid. #btv
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State officials say Vermont Correctional Industries has been losing money and doesn’t help people find jobs later.
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Vermont lawmakers are considering expanding a proposed state constitutional amendment to set qualifications not just for sheriffs but also for the other elected county offices of state’s attorney, probate judge and assistant judge. #vtpoli
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A former prosecutor appointed to the Vermont Superior Court is facing unusual opposition as the state Senate considers confirming her to the bench. #vtpoli
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In an interview Friday, Orange County Sheriff George Contois said that Randolph is the only contract the department has dropped. He currently has four deputies — down from 21 in November.
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Amid heightened tensions between town residents and college students living among them, the Middlebury Selectboard has moved the start of the town’s daily quiet hours earlier.
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On the latest episode of the Vermont Conversation with : Kiah Morris has continued to fight back and speak out since resigning her seat as a state representative from Bennington.
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For years, incarcerated Vermonters have made furniture, street signs, and paper products for state and local governmental entities — at a fraction of the state’s minimum wage.
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The former president and CEO of Jay Peak took aim at state officials in a court filing for failed oversight in the largest fraud case in Vermont’s history. Former Gov. Peter Shumlin called it “a classic example” of blame-shifting
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