Vermont state government
Vermont Transportation Agency warns of rail trespassing
Jun. 26, 2021 02:09 PM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Agency of Transportation is warning about an increase in the number of people trespassing on railroad tracks since Amtrak...
Judge orders shop owner to pay $850 for violating mask rule
Jun. 24, 2021 08:49 AM EDT
NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont judge upheld an $850 fine for a businessman who violated the state's emergency mask mandate when he refused to wear a mask in his...
Vermont hopes to restart prison visits starting July 1
Jun. 16, 2021 10:13 AM EDT
WATERBURY, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Department of Corrections is hoping to begin resuming in-person visits at the state’s prisons July 1.
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Vermont continues vaccine efforts after reaching major goal
Jun. 15, 2021 08:40 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont is continuing to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.
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Vermont is 1st state to vaccinate 80% of eligible population
By Wilson Ring Jun. 14, 2021 08:18 AM EDT
Vermont schedules vaccine clinics to reach 80% goal and more
By Wilson Ring Jun. 11, 2021 08:07 AM EDT
The state of Vermont is moving closer toward its goal of vaccinating 80% of the eligible population, a goal that, when reached, will result in the state...
Vermont just over 2k doses short of vaccination goal of 80%
Jun. 10, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is continuing to make progress toward the goal of vaccinating 80% of the eligible population, the threshold for Gov. Phil Scott...
Vermont governor signs $7.3B state budget, broadband growth
Jun. 09, 2021 09:20 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed a $7.3 billion state budget that he he says will put the state on a path to a more prosperous and...
Vermont Republican governor signs bill to make voting easier
By Wilson Ring Jun. 07, 2021 05:11 PM EDT
Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed into law Monday a bill that will make it easier for Vermonters to vote in general elections.
The new law...
Some Vermont towns cancel July Fourth celebrations
Jun. 07, 2021 10:59 AM EDT
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. (AP) — As Vermont comes out of the pandemic, some towns think it's still too soon to gather for July Fourth celebrations.
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$30 million for businesses that didn't get relief funding
Jun. 04, 2021 08:13 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont has launched an economic recovery program for businesses that have not received prior state and federal pandemic-related funding...
Vermont lawmakers say Zoom sessions will continue
Jun. 03, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — After an historic legislative session with remote lawmaking, Vermont legislators say online Zoom sessions will continue in some form...
Vermont nearing 80% of eligible residents getting a vaccine
By Lisa Rathke Jun. 01, 2021 09:24 AM EDT
About 78% of eligible Vermonters ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID-19 as of Saturday, Gov. Phil Scott said Tuesday,...
10 p.m. curfew to be lifted for Vermont bars and restaurants
By Lisa Rathke May. 28, 2021 02:00 AM EDT
Vermont restaurants, bars and social clubs can stay open past 10 p.m. starting on Saturday, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday.
Scott said...
Mobile clinics help get vaccine to homeless community
May. 27, 2021 09:30 AM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Health Department is working with community groups around the state to help Vermonters experiencing homelessness get...
Vermont expected to reach 80% eligible vaccinated next week
By Lisa Rathke May. 25, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
Vermont is expected to reach 80% of eligible residents vaccinated against COVID-19 in the next week to 10 days, prompting the governor to drop the remaining...
Vermont will drop restrictions early if 80% vaccinated
By Lisa Rathke May. 21, 2021 12:36 PM EDT
Vermont will lift all remaining pandemic-related restrictions immediately ahead of the July 4 plan if the state reaches 80% of eligible people vaccinated...
Vermont to replace federal food box program
May. 20, 2021 02:00 AM EDT
A new Vermont program will replace a federal food assistance program that started during the coronavirus pandemic to help people in need and is ending in two...
Vermont Legislature sends mail-in voting bill to governor
May. 18, 2021 04:32 PM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Legislature has passed a bill that would send general election ballots to all active voters, making permanent a policy used...