Gavin Newsom and top Democrats are deciding California’s budget behind closed doors
In summary The Legislature passes a placeholder state budget, but must still negotiate with Gov. Newsom on the final deal. How the state spends taxpayer money is largely being decided…
Emerson Warner Shedd
Born March 11, 1934 North Ferrisburgh, VT Died June 9, 2024 Berlin, VT Details of services No memorial services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to…
Supreme Court abortion pill ruling cheered in CT, but worries persist
Reproductive rights advocates and Democratic state officials across Connecticut applauded the U.S. Supreme Court for upholding access to abortion medication in its Thursday decision, but they also warned of future…
U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections
A close-up image of fertilizing an egg through in vitro fertilization. (Antonio Marquez lanza/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats’ attempts to bolster reproductive rights failed again Thursday when Republicans…
Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe
Some elections professionals say federal law enforcement still isn’t doing enough to deter bad actors and ensure that those on the front lines of democracy are protected this fall. (Photo…
Feds accuse two men of smuggling snowmachines to Russia via Alaska tour company
Snowmachine is parked at the side of the road on March 10, 2024, in downtown Talkeetna. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon) Federal officials have indicted two men for allegedly attempting…
Gordon unveils ‘Decarbonizing the West’ report, seeks climate flexibility
Federal agencies and the Biden administration must be more flexible and encourage technological innovations like carbon capture that can enable low-carbon energy while keeping coal and other fossil fuels in…
U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections
U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bill Thursday to bolster protections for in vitro fertilization. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats’ attempts to bolster reproductive rights failed again Thursday…
Officials alarmed by apparent rebuilding of manufactured home park in floodplain
Several new-looking manufactured home units were staged in a parking lot next to the Berlin Mobile Home Park on June 11, 2024. Photo by Carly Berlin/VTDigger and Vermont Public This…
U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections
U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bill Thursday to bolster protections for in vitro fertilization. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats’ attempts to bolster reproductive rights failed again Thursday…