Vermont News
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WATCH LIVE: VTDigger’s lieutenant governor forum
by VTD Editor on September 23, 2020 at 9:38 pm
Molly Gray and Scott Milne respond to VTDigger readers' questions in our lieutenant governor forum, starting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Read the story on VTDigger here: WATCH LIVE: VTDigger’s lieutenant governor forum.
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In special election, Vergennes voters indicate they want some changes
by Emma Cotton on September 23, 2020 at 7:06 pm
Since several members resigned in July, the Vergennes City Council has lacked a quorum. On Tuesday night, voters chose four new aldermen, and the city government is back in action. Read the story on VTDigger here: In special election, Vergennes voters indicate they want some changes.
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Michael Long: Election commission needed
by Commentary on September 23, 2020 at 7:05 pm
We have become in just four years the sort of country that requires people of integrity to oversee its elections, a country akin to a fledgling or a questionable democracy. Read the story on VTDigger here: Michael Long: Election commission needed.
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Nathan Denny: Preparing for climate migration
by Commentary on September 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Do we really want Vermont’s population to skyrocket past one million? Read the story on VTDigger here: Nathan Denny: Preparing for climate migration.
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Alis Headlam: Acknowledging white privilege
by Commentary on September 23, 2020 at 6:55 pm
When doors opened for me, I thought it was because I deserved the opportunities given me. I did not realize that others were not given the same chances in life. Read the story on VTDigger here: Alis Headlam: Acknowledging white privilege.
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Act 250 uncertainty plays key role in cancellation of Circumburke event
by Justin Trombly on September 23, 2020 at 5:54 pm
The highly ranked race around Burke Mountain in the Northeast Kingdom was slated for October. Read the story on VTDigger here: Act 250 uncertainty plays key role in cancellation of Circumburke event.
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Convicted sex trafficker who operated in Burlington sentenced to 22 years in prison
by Alan J. Keays on September 23, 2020 at 5:45 pm
Brian Folks, 45, had been convicted in May 2019 in the first sex trafficking trial to go before a jury in Vermont. Read the story on VTDigger here: Convicted sex trafficker who operated in Burlington sentenced to 22 years in prison.
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Senate panel narrowly endorses legislation on police use of deadly force
by Kit Norton on September 23, 2020 at 5:15 pm
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 3-2 Wednesday in favor of approving the House version of the legislation, which outlines a uniform use-of-force policy for Vermont police officers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Senate panel narrowly endorses legislation on police use of deadly force.
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Ventilation is critical to fighting Covid-19. But in Vermont schools, it’s optional
by Lola Duffort on September 23, 2020 at 4:47 pm
State officials have made general recommendations for ventilation systems, but the Vermont Occupational and Health Administration says it has no jurisdiction over non-mandatory guidance. Read the story on VTDigger here: Ventilation is critical to fighting Covid-19. But in Vermont schools, it’s optional.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield sues to recoup massive pension losses
by Katie Jickling on September 23, 2020 at 4:41 pm
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont lost $40 million of its pension funds this spring. It’s part of a group of 16 BCBS companies suing Allianz Global Investors to recover the money. Read the story on VTDigger here: Blue Cross Blue Shield sues to recoup massive pension losses.
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Louisville police officers shot amid protests over Breonna Taylor
on September 23, 2020 at 11:43 pm
Two Louisville police officers have been shot amid protests over the decision not to indict any officers in the police killing of Breonna Taylor. The officers are expected to survive and a suspect is in custody, police said.
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California to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035
on September 23, 2020 at 11:33 pm
The executive order, one of the most ambitious in the nation, will require all new vehicles sold after that date to be zero-emission.
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Two officers shot in Louisville amid Breonna Taylor protests
on September 23, 2020 at 11:31 pm
It's unclear if the shooting was linked to the protests.
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Suspicions raised after woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend
on September 23, 2020 at 11:21 pm
The relationship between high school sweethearts turns toxic, culminating in a fatal shooting with allegations of abuse that would leave their families shattered and their small town of Griffin, Georgia, divided over the evidence in the case.
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CBS Evening News, September 23, 2020
on September 23, 2020 at 11:13 pm
No officers charged directly for the killing of Breonna Taylor; Spanish flu survivor still plays tennis at 102
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Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
on September 23, 2020 at 11:13 pm
Two Louisville police officers were shot amid protests following the announcement that no officers would be charged in the police killing of Breonna Taylor. It is unclear if the shootings are related to the protests. Watch interim police chief Robert Schroeder's comments here.
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"48 Hours" episode schedule
on September 23, 2020 at 10:28 pm
Crime. Social justice. Impact. To miss it would be a crime.
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Evidence photos in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
on September 23, 2020 at 10:00 pm
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
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Trump on accepting election results: "we're going to have to see what happens"
on September 23, 2020 at 9:58 pm
President Trump on Wednesday night refused to say if he would accept the results of the upcoming election. The comments came as the president continued to suggest the election may end up being decided by the Supreme Court. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
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9/23/20: Red and Blue
on September 23, 2020 at 9:54 pm
Paying respect to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; The appeal of the QAnon conspiracy theories