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Singing sisters to turn out for Vermont women’s rally

Burlington Free Press VT Buzz

The Vermont edition of the national UNITE Women’s rally this coming Saturday promises to be a melodious event. And we are not just talking about the dulcet tones of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ voice. The event, from 11-2 p.m. Saturday at … Continue reading → »

Vermont House Republican loses procedural fight on cloud computing bill

Burlington Free Press VT Buzz

Rep. Heidi Scheuermann, R-Stowe, wanted to withdraw a bill she had co-sponsored because it authorized a tax instead of eliminating the tax as she advocated. Scheuermann employed a rarely used procedure to try to accomplish her goal – but Democrats, … C... »

Vermont’s power play: Part 5

Burlington Free Press VT Buzz

For the last few weeks, a growing number of House and Senate members have been questioning a $21 million piece of the $702 million deal that would merge Central Vermont Public Service Corp. into Green Mountain Power Corp. This week, … Continue reading → »

Brock chimes in on Vermont-GMP issue

Burlington Free Press VT Buzz

Sen. Randy Brock, R-Franklin, the Republican candidate for governor, took a whap today at Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin’s approach to part of the Green Mountain Power Corp.-Central Vermont Public Service Corp. merger deal. He was joined by an interesti... »

Vermont’s mental health reform plan on its way to governor

Burlington Free Press VT Buzz

The Vermont House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday to endorse a compromise the details how the state will revamps its mental health system in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. The storm on Aug. 28 forced closed a day later … Continue reading → »

Vermont parents make push for vaccine exemption

Burlington Free Press VT Buzz

A group that supports a philosophical exemption from vaccines for children will present a petition to state legislators Wednesday as a House committee considers the issue. The Vermont Coalition for Vaccine Choice will try to make its case for allowing ... »

Gubernatorial hopeful Randy Brock assembles campaign team

Burlington Free Press VT Buzz

Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock has named most of the key members of his campaign team. The big unfilled slot is campaign manager. Brock announced the following appointments: National Republican strategist Bob Wickers will serve as gener... »

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