Latest Vermont state government News
Vermont governor allows 72-hour waiting period gun bill to become law without signature
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Republican Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont has allowed a bill that requires a 72-hour waiting period for the purchase of guns to become law without his signature, saying he feels his concerns about the provision's constitutionality will be addressed through the courts. ...
Vermont governor vetoes raise for state lawmakers
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have raised the salaries for members of state's part-time legislature and made them eligible for the state employees' health benefit plan. Scott wrote in his veto letter to lawmakers...
Vermont troopers plead not guilty in bean bag shooting case
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — Two Vermont State Police troopers pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor reckless endangerment charge after one of them fired a bean bag round from a shotgun against a man who was allegedly acting irrationally. During the brief hearing in Vermont...
Vermont's governor vetoes largest budget in state history
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's governor has vetoed a state budget that would have been the largest in the state history. Republican Gov. Phil Scott said the proposed budget, which is well over $8 billion, would unfairly raise taxes and fees on state residents. He said in his...
Vermont Legislature's impeachment committee to meet over the summer
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A special committee of the Vermont House of Representatives formed to investigate the possible impeachment of the Franklin County sheriff and state’s attorney will be meeting over the summer, the speaker of the Vermont House says. Democratic Speaker Jill...
Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia's next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers to walk their beats and get to know residents. She wants to devote resources to recruiting more police and says officers should be able to stop and...
Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania, won Philadelphia’s mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city’s 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role. Her win was a disappointment to progressives who rallied around...
Vermont Legislature adjourns after expanding childcare and housing; governor hints at vetoes to come
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature has adjourned for its 2023 session by passing an $8.4 billion state budget, the largest in state history, as well as expanding child care and housing. But Republican Gov. Phil Scott hinted at a veto of some of that legislation...
Legislature to consider impeachment of prosecutor, sheriff
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont speaker of the House announced Thursday that she has initiated the first step in an investigatory process that could lead to the impeachment of a county prosecutor, accused of harassing and discriminating against employees, and a sheriff, facing an assault...
Vermont prosecutor accused of harassment, discrimination
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont prosecutors have asked that the Legislature consider impeachment proceedings against a county prosecutor after an investigation found that he harassed and discriminated against employees. An independent investigation found that multiple allegations...
