February 21, 2018
State Scoop, Ryan Johnston, February 20, 2018- Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is the latest state governor to take a stand against the Federal Communications Commission’s rollback of net neutrality rules. Scott last week took executive action mandating that any internet service provider (ISP) holding or seeking a state contract must include net neutrality protections …
January 16, 2018
Shelburne News, Elise Seraus, January 11, 2018- I was disappointed at the clear bias of the recent article about the selectboard’s vote to appeal Judge Sessions’ ruling pertaining to the hazmat ordinance. The article was full of pointed inaccuracies: Brian Shupe, executive director of the Vermont Natural Resources Council, the …
August 31, 2017
VTDigger, Mike Polhamus, August 30, 2017- Neighbors of a proposed hops-growing operation in Charlotte have raised fears the farm will drain the neighborhood aquifer and send clouds of pesticides onto nearby properties. At a meeting in response to the controversy, a crowd filled the town hall Monday night, where aspiring …
September 21, 2016
The Courier By Peggy Hall Sep 20th, 2016 Genetically-modified foods have been around since the mid-1990s. They are often called GMOs, for genetically modified organisms, and have caused much debate on social media. Even though scientific studies have shown foods from GMO plants are safe, some individuals are still concerned …
September 15, 2016
Vermont Digger September 13, 2016 Press Release East Thetford, VT – Vermont’s own Will Allen joined one other Vermonter today – Bernie Sanders – in being named to the prestigious Politico 50 list of the “thinkers, doers and dreamers reshaping American politics in 2016 — and beyond.” The annual list, …