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News in the pursuit of truth. #Vermont news, politics and more.

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· 34mo ago

In several areas across the state, the weather set new records for temperature and rainfall. https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/19/vermonters-assess-flooding-damage-after-heavy-monday-rainfall/

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After flooding returns to Vermont, state officials assess the damage - VTDigger

“Seeing homes and businesses surrounded by water once again has been heartbreaking,” Gov. Phil Scott said on Tuesday. “I feel for those who are just getting back on their feet after this summer's flooding, and they're now dealing with water in their homes and businesses again.”

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· 22mo ago

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· 22mo ago

As winter approaches, many Vermonters face an impossible choice: paying for groceries or other essential needs like heating their homes. https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/19/as-winter-approaches-many-vermonters-face-an-impossible-choice/

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As winter approaches, many Vermonters face an impossible choice - VTDigger

The need for food assistance from the Vermont Foodbank and its partners has increased steadily over the past two years.

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· 22mo ago

Mbyayenge Mafuta, 23, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault Thursday morning in the December 2022 beating of Jeffery Hall in the cell that the men shared. Hall later died from his injuries. https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/21/plea-deal-reached-in-assault-at-northwest-correctional-facility-that-led-to-incarcerated-mans-death/

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Plea deal reached in assault at Northwest correctional facility that led to incarcerated man’s death - VTDigger

Mbyayenge Mafuta, 23, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault Thursday morning in the December 2022 beating of Jeffery Hall in the cell that the men shared. Hall later died from his injuries.

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· 22mo ago

Peter Welch joined Sanders in cosponsoring measures that would have prevented the transfer of munitions and guidance systems to the Israeli military, citing their use against civilians in Gaza. #vtpoli https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/20/bernie-sanders-attempts-to-block-arms-sales-to-israel-fail-in-u-s-senate/

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Bernie Sanders’ attempts to block arms sales to Israel fail in US Senate - VTDigger

Peter Welch joined Sanders in cosponsoring measures that would have prevented the transfer of munitions and guidance systems to the Israeli military, citing their use against civilians in Gaza.

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· 23mo ago

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark has cleared a Vermont State Police trooper of criminal wrongdoing after he shot and killed a man in Orange earlier this year in a reported struggle with the man over a sawed-off shotgun.
https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/20/attorney-general-charity-clark-rules-trooper-was-justified-in-use-of-deadly-force-in-orange-fatal-shooting/

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Attorney General Charity Clark rules trooper was justified in use of deadly force in Orange fatal shooting - VTDigger

The June shooting took place during a struggle as state trooper Adam Roaldi tried to secure a sawed-off shotgun from Jason Lowery’s vehicle, according to police.

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· 23mo ago

A ruling by Vermont’s highest court last week has cleared the way for an affordable housing development in Putney to move forward, following a yearslong legal battle brought on by a couple of neighbors. #vtpoli https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/19/after-years-of-appeals-vermont-supreme-court-ruling-clears-path-for-putney-affordable-housing-project/

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After years of appeals, Vermont Supreme Court ruling clears path for Putney affordable housing project - VTDigger

“My sense is that the majority of the residents in Putney do support the project, and that there’s a small but loud, vocal minority that really opposes it,” said the Putney selectboard chair.

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· 23mo ago

A wetter-than-normal summer has given way to a drier-than-normal fall, particularly in southern Vermont.https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/20/three-quarters-of-vermont-experiencing-dry-conditions/

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Three-quarters of Vermont experiencing dry conditions - VTDigger

A wetter-than-normal summer has given way to a drier-than-normal fall, particularly in southern Vermont.

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· 23mo ago

BREAKING: Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad announced Tuesday that he plans to step down from the post next year. #btv
https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/19/burlington-police-chief-jon-murad-will-not-seek-reappointment/

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Burlington police chief Jon Murad will not seek reappointment - VTDigger

Murad was officially appointed to the post in 2023, after serving three years as the acting chief. He told his colleagues his last day would be on April 7, if not before.

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· 23mo ago

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency, experts worry that his climate and environmental policy goals could destabilize ongoing work in Vermont. https://vtdigger.org/2024/11/15/experts-fear-trump-environmental-policies-could-undermine-vermonts-efforts/

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Experts fear Trump environmental policies could undermine Vermont’s efforts - VTDigger

As a small state, Vermont leans on federal funding to support a range of environmental programs. So Vermonters and the agencies that work for them are likely to feel the policy shift directly.