Land use law draws barbs

Vermont lawmakers are looking to change a two-year-old land use law that’s drawn criticism.

A candidate has stepped forward to run for Addison County state’s attorney, a post held by Eva Vekos, whose law license was suspended last week.

Jamie Dragon was formerly appointed to the city council last August, though did not win his election this Town Meeting Day.

Clarification: No bill in the House, Senate or proposed by Gov. Scott has included mandatory school closures.

Janoo said her candidacy was prompted by the current moment, and how she’d aim to help Vermonters navigate a path forward through steps like moving toward universal primary care, supporting small businesses and preparing for federal actions that affect th … (read more)

Vermont House Education Committee proposes Cooperative Education Services Areas, which would provide services across seven regions in order to cut costs without forced mergers.

“Everyone deserves safe, stable, affordable housing and they should not have to move out of state to get it.” — Ariel Bolles

Aly Richards, who led a lobbying group that won major increases to public child care funding in Vermont during the past decade, announced her bid for governor on Monday.

Winooski’s superintendent told senators in February that the policy was about being prepared for worst-case scenarios.

Legislative Report by Sen. Ruth Hardy, D-Middlebury

Now that Act 181 is law, its consequences are coming into focus.

Recently, ICE has raided and invaded Vermont. Last month, for example, agents chased someone into a home on Dorset Street, then, after waiting for a warrant, ultimately broke down the door to apprehend those inside. After the chase, people gathered to pro … (read more)

Now is not the time to add pressure to property taxes or the state budget.

A few weeks ago in S. Burlington, federal immigration agents entered a home looking for one person but detained three others who were not named on the warrant. These individuals were released following a judge’s order, but many people detained in Vermont … (read more)

Orwell residents will have the opportunity to ban this ill-advised local law by voting YES at the Orwell fire house at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.