Bolles enters Addison-3 House race

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

Aly Richards launches bid for Vermont governor

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.

Bill creates policy for school districts should ICE threaten

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

Legislative Report: We’re balancing land-use and housing priorities

Legislative Report by Sen. Ruth Hardy, D-Middlebury

Legislative Report: Protecting private property rights and our environment is the Vt. way

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

Ways of Seeing: The reach of the border

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)

Opinion: Sen. Hardy explains her side on tax law change proposal

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

Opinion: A lifeline for Vermont detainees

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)

Opinion: Vote against ATVs on public road

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.

Newcomer Mike Kane wants to represent northwest Addison County in Vt. House

The ANWSD board member is the first democrat to announce a bid representing Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham and part of New Haven.

Orwell’s Treadway announces Senate bid

Orwell selectboard chair enters Senate race, highlighting affordability, healthcare and education reform priorities.

Local farmers provide input on state CAFO program

Addison County farmers are among those serving on a stakeholder group formed to help state officials navigate Vermont’s approach to regulating some farm operations and agricultural water quality.

Bouchard appointed to Monkton selectboard

Sarah Bouchard was one of four candidates to throw their hat into the ring for the open seat.

New Haven looks to fill selectboard seat

The selectboard will look to fill a vacancy on the panel at its meeting next week.

Opinion: Sen. Hardy added to food insecurity

The Addison County senator zeroed in on provisions of a bill meant to recognized the value of crops donated by farmers, which would have increased the supply of donated food to food shelves.

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