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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 12h

Kyle Kapitanski had been on paid leave since he fatally hit a cyclist nearly a year ago on Shelburne Road in South Burlington.

Shelburne officials fire police sergeant who pleaded guilty to criminal charge for deadly cyclist crash - VTDigger

Kyle Kapitanski had been on paid leave since he fatally hit a cyclist nearly a year ago on Shelburne Road in South Burlington.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 14h

The board chair wrote in the complaint that Sen. Scott Beck “used his position and legislative influence to advance a narrative” to push for grade closures that would benefit the private school where he works.

Danville school board chair files ethics complaint against Vermont senator for alleged role in pressuring public high school closure - VTDigger

The board chair wrote in the complaint that Sen. Scott Beck “used his position and legislative influence to advance a narrative” to push for grade closures that would benefit the private school where ...

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 15h

“I don’t say the war is over before giving Palestinians their rights — the right to self-determination, the right to freedom, the right of return and the right to live in dignity,” Mahdawi said.

Vermont Conversation: Mohsen Mahdawi & Bernard Avishai on Palestine, Israel and what lasting peace will take - VTDigger

"I don't say the war is over before giving Palestinians their rights — the right to self-determination, the right to freedom, the right of return and the right to live in dignity," Mahdawi said.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 16h

Sen. Sam Douglass has not resigned, but in a press release late Wednesday afternoon he said the comments attributed to him did not “represent my views or character.”

Vermont GOP leaders continue to distance themselves from freshman state senator as he issues apology over leaked group chat - VTDigger

Sen. Sam Douglass has not resigned, but in a press release late Wednesday afternoon he said the comments attributed to him did not “represent my views or character."

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 16h

University of Vermont Medical Center’s Steve Leffler is promoting a “course correction” as he takes over from former UVM Health network leader Sunny Eappen.

From Sunny to Steve: The hand-off at the head of the state’s largest hospital system - VTDigger

University of Vermont Medical Center’s Steve Leffler is promoting a “course correction” as he takes over from former UVM Health network leader Sunny Eappen.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 16h

The organizations are asking leaders in Scott’s administration to halt the changes if they cannot prove they have the authority to implement them.

Environmental groups question Gov. Phil Scott’s authority to alter housing regulations - VTDigger

The organizations are asking leaders in Scott’s administration to halt the changes if they cannot prove they have the authority to implement them.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 19h

The record-breaking anti-Trump protests from June are making a comeback this weekend at about 50 locations across Vermont.

See where Vermont’s ‘No Kings’ protests are happening in your community on Saturday - VTDigger

The record-breaking Anti-Trump protests from June are making a comeback this weekend at about 50 locations across Vermont.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 22h

Starting this month, VTDigger will share original reporting from NOTUS, a newsroom based in Washington, D.C., to give Vermonters greater insight into the federal decisions shaping our daily lives. #vtpoli

VTDigger partners with NOTUS to expand accountability reporting from Washington - VTDigger

Starting this month, VTDigger will share original reporting from NOTUS, a newsroom based in Washington, D.C..

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

A senior sales consultant at Wells River Chevrolet said the fuel thefts have been happening on and off for a couple of years.

A string of gas thefts hit Upper Valley businesses - VTDigger

A senior sales consultant at Wells River Chevrolet said the fuel thefts have been happening on and off for a couple of years.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

The center’s support line remains active and will redirect to the Steps to End Domestic Violence’s hotline, according to the co-chair of the Pride Center’s Board of Directors.

Pride Center partners with domestic violence group to keep support hotline running - VTDigger

The center’s support line remains active and will redirect to the Steps to End Domestic Violence’s hotline, according to the co-chair of the Pride Center’s Board of Directors.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

Pieciak, a Democrat, is widely rumored to be mulling a bid for governor, though was mum on his future plans Tuesday.

Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak hires top staffer from Rep. Becca Balint - VTDigger

Pieciak, a Democrat, is widely rumored to be mulling a bid for governor, though was mum on his future plans Tuesday.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

Political leaders on both sides of the aisle have swiftly moved to denounce Sen. Sam Douglass’ remarks and call for his resignation.

Vermont governor calls for Orleans County senator’s resignation over leaked ‘racist, bigoted and antisemitic’ group chat - VTDigger

Political leaders on both sides of the aisle have swiftly moved to denounce Sen. Sam Douglass’ remarks and call for his resignation.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

One of three police chiefs of color in Vermont, Pierre Gomez has reported facing racial harassment since he moved to town two years ago.

Northfield police chief submits letter of resignation - VTDigger

One of three police chiefs of color in Vermont, Pierre Gomez has reported facing racial harassment since he moved to town two years ago.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

The not-for-profit cites everything from unpaid patient bills to its own staff’s health care costs as state regulators push to remedy “missing, incomplete and inaccurate” figures they say don’t add up.

What’s behind Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s multimillion-dollar budget shortfall? - VTDigger

The not-for-profit cites everything from unpaid patient bills to its own staff’s health care costs as state regulators push to remedy “missing, incomplete and inaccurate” figures they say don’t add up...

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 2d

“We’ve done 15 so far, and we’re not at our busy season yet,” said Brian Lindner, a founding member of Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team.

Waterbury backcountry rescues approach record year - VTDigger

"We’ve done 15 so far, and we’re not at our busy season yet," said Brian Lindner, a founding member of Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 2d

The second-degree murder verdict followed Brownswell Cedano’s trial, which stretched more than a week and focused on the death of Richard Poginy of Glover in November 2019.

Jury convicts former Connecticut man of murder in fatal beating of Northeast Kingdom man - VTDigger

The second-degree murder verdict followed Brownswell Cedano’s trial, which stretched more than a week and focused on the death of Richard Poginy of Glover in November 2019.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 2d

The Medicare Advantage plans sold by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont will not be available for employers who provide retiree benefits or on the individual market.

Vermont Blue Advantage will not sell plans at all in 2026 - VTDigger

The Medicare Advantage plans sold by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont will not be available for employers who provide retiree benefits or on the individual market.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 3d

“We need to tell ICE our message that their surveillance will not slow us down. It will not stop us. It will only bring us out stronger,” one organizer said.

Over 100 protest ICE surveillance plans at Williston intelligence hub - VTDigger

“We need to tell ICE our message that their surveillance will not slow us down. It will not stop us. It will only bring us out stronger,” one organizer said.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 5d

A particular concern for administrators is a new requirement that demands Medicaid recipients report their work status at least twice per year. A similar requirement implemented in Arkansas led to 18,000 people becoming uninsured.

Health care providers eye collaboration as federal cuts loom - VTDigger

A particular concern for administrators is a new requirement that demands Medicaid recipients report their work status at least twice per year. A similar requirement implemented in Arkansas led to 18,...

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 5d

One Afghan caseworker said cases of this kind make her “want to melt into the ground.” “They tell me, ‘Hey … do you know how I saved my boss in this war?’” she said.

Some immigrants who assisted U.S. military are denied food stamps under Vermont’s contested interpretation of GOP spending bill - VTDigger

One Afghan caseworker said cases of this kind make her “want to melt into the ground.” “They tell me, ‘Hey … do you know how I saved my boss in this war?’” she said.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 5d

The announcement comes about a month after Scott declared he had a plan to address public safety concerns in Burlington.

Gov. Phil Scott announces new Chittenden County court for repeat offenders - VTDigger

The announcement comes about a month after Scott declared he had a plan to address public safety concerns in Burlington.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 5d

The decision sends the state back to the drawing board, the latest setback in a yearslong effort to build a new women’s prison.

Essex rejects state zoning request for new women’s prison - VTDigger

The decision sends the state back to the drawing board, the latest setback in a yearslong effort to build a new women’s prison.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 5d

Administrators and teachers at the Danville School say closure could harm students with learning disabilities, who they say are underserved by nearby private high schools and would face long travel times to other public schools.

Petition forcing vote to cut upper grades at Danville School could create ‘a public high school desert’ in NEK, staff warn - VTDigger

Administrators and teachers at the Danville School say closure could harm students with learning disabilities, who they say are underserved by nearby private high schools and would face long travel ti...

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 6d

For months residents of the village in Newbury have relied on trucked-in water from New Hampshire. With winter approaching, residents might soon need another option.

Wells River explores options to secure water supply in the village after oil spill - VTDigger

For months residents of the village in Newbury have relied on trucked-in water from New Hampshire. With winter approaching, residents might soon need another option.

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 6d

It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations.

Pride Center of Vermont to close Friday due to funding gap - VTDigger

It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations.

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