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• Former Rutland, Burlington Rep. Curt McCormack dies at 72
  Former Rutland, Burlington Rep. Curt McCormack dies at 72 -

  

  “He was one of those people who believed that your actions on a day-to-day basis really showed where you put your values,” McCormack’s son said.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Rutland, Burlington Rep. Curt McCormack dies at 72.

• Judge finds Panton dairy farmers in contempt of court, orders fines barring major changes to farm
  Judge finds Panton dairy farmers in contempt of court, orders fines barring major changes to farm -

  

  “How are you supposed to stop 300 acres of water from going back where it naturally went in the first place?” the Vorsteveld brothers’ attorney asked. “What are you supposed to do with it?”

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge finds Panton dairy farmers in contempt of court, orders fines barring major changes to farm.

• After dustup, Orange County sheriff lost the county courthouse security contract
  After dustup, Orange County sheriff lost the county courthouse security contract -

  

  Courthouse staff claimed that a deputy was leaving early and on one occasion asked people their immigration status. The sheriff’s department denies the allegations.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: After dustup, Orange County sheriff lost the county courthouse security contract.

• Stig Albertsson
  Stig Albertsson -

  

  He approached everything he did, and everyone he met with a smile and kindness. He will be greatly missed.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Stig Albertsson.

• Burlington pays out $215K to settle 2019 excessive force lawsuit
  Burlington pays out $215K to settle 2019 excessive force lawsuit -

  

  "For him, this is life-changing money," said the plaintiff’s attorney.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington pays out $215K to settle 2019 excessive force lawsuit.

• Support staff at Porter Medical Center approve first union contract
  Support staff at Porter Medical Center approve first union contract -

  

  The agreement includes average annual raises of 22% in the first year of the contract.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Support staff at Porter Medical Center approve first union contract.

• Pawlet Selectboard mourns one of its own following ‘suspicious deaths’ of 3 in town
  Pawlet Selectboard mourns one of its own following ‘suspicious deaths’ of 3 in town -

  

  State police have yet to identify the victims, but a statement from the selectboard referred to the loss of one of its members, Brian Crossman. “This tragedy that struck him and his family has also hit our community hard,” the board wrote.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Pawlet Selectboard mourns one of its own following ‘suspicious deaths’ of 3 in town.

• Tulloch requests resentencing in Zantop case
  Tulloch requests resentencing in Zantop case -

  

  For years, Robert Tulloch, who was 17 years old when he murdered Half Zantop, has been challenging his sentence on the first-degree murder conviction, arguing that it violates his rights under both the U.S. and New Hampshire State constitutions.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Tulloch requests resentencing in Zantop case.

• James Douglas: Bipartisanship on Constitution Day
  James Douglas: Bipartisanship on Constitution Day -

  Now, thanks to the ECRA, the law is clear; so is the responsibility of our nation’s governors to make certain every vote counts and every electoral vote is properly certified.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: James Douglas: Bipartisanship on Constitution Day.

• Green Mountain Care Board trims hospital requests for increases to 2025 budget, service charges
  Green Mountain Care Board trims hospital requests for increases to 2025 budget, service charges -

  

  The health care regulator capped overall charge increases to private insurance for patient care at Vermont hospitals at 3.4% or less, and cut most requests for more patient revenue.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Green Mountain Care Board trims hospital requests for increases to 2025 budget, service charges.

• Peter Welch and Vermont doctors tout new Medicare bill to increase payments to primary care
  Peter Welch and Vermont doctors tout new Medicare bill to increase payments to primary care -

  

  Low reimbursement rates make running a primary care practice challenging, which results in less access. “It's hard for everyone to find a new primary care clinician, but even harder if you have Medicare,” said a Milton primary care provider.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Peter Welch and Vermont doctors tout new Medicare bill to increase payments to primary care.

• VT Coyotes are bringing professional basketball back to Barre
  VT Coyotes are bringing professional basketball back to Barre -

  

  The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced the new minor league team on Sunday.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: VT Coyotes are bringing professional basketball back to Barre.

• VTDigger Fall Member Drive: Why your support matters this fall
  VTDigger Fall Member Drive: Why your support matters this fall -

  

  The cost of quality journalism is worth every penny.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: VTDigger Fall Member Drive: Why your support matters this fall.

• Jury finds former Georgia teacher not guilty of sexually assaulting student
  Jury finds former Georgia teacher not guilty of sexually assaulting student -

  

  Matthew Toof was acquitted on all of the charges he faced.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Jury finds former Georgia teacher not guilty of sexually assaulting student.

• Former Rutland, Burlington Rep. Curt McCormack dies at 72
  Former Rutland, Burlington Rep. Curt McCormack dies at 72 -

  

  “He was one of those people who believed that your actions on a day-to-day basis really showed where you put your values,” McCormack’s son said.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Rutland, Burlington Rep. Curt McCormack dies at 72.

• Judge finds Panton dairy farmers in contempt of court, orders fines barring major changes to farm
  Judge finds Panton dairy farmers in contempt of court, orders fines barring major changes to farm -

  

  “How are you supposed to stop 300 acres of water from going back where it naturally went in the first place?” the Vorsteveld brothers’ attorney asked. “What are you supposed to do with it?”

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Judge finds Panton dairy farmers in contempt of court, orders fines barring major changes to farm.

• After dustup, Orange County sheriff lost the county courthouse security contract
  After dustup, Orange County sheriff lost the county courthouse security contract -

  

  Courthouse staff claimed that a deputy was leaving early and on one occasion asked people their immigration status. The sheriff’s department denies the allegations.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: After dustup, Orange County sheriff lost the county courthouse security contract.

• Stig Albertsson
  Stig Albertsson -

  

  He approached everything he did, and everyone he met with a smile and kindness. He will be greatly missed.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Stig Albertsson.

• Burlington pays out $215K to settle 2019 excessive force lawsuit
  Burlington pays out $215K to settle 2019 excessive force lawsuit -

  

  "For him, this is life-changing money," said the plaintiff’s attorney.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington pays out $215K to settle 2019 excessive force lawsuit.

• Support staff at Porter Medical Center approve first union contract
  Support staff at Porter Medical Center approve first union contract -

  

  The agreement includes average annual raises of 22% in the first year of the contract.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Support staff at Porter Medical Center approve first union contract.

• Pawlet Selectboard mourns one of its own following ‘suspicious deaths’ of 3 in town
  Pawlet Selectboard mourns one of its own following ‘suspicious deaths’ of 3 in town -

  

  State police have yet to identify the victims, but a statement from the selectboard referred to the loss of one of its members, Brian Crossman. “This tragedy that struck him and his family has also hit our community hard,” the board wrote.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Pawlet Selectboard mourns one of its own following ‘suspicious deaths’ of 3 in town.

• Tulloch requests resentencing in Zantop case
  Tulloch requests resentencing in Zantop case -

  

  For years, Robert Tulloch, who was 17 years old when he murdered Half Zantop, has been challenging his sentence on the first-degree murder conviction, arguing that it violates his rights under both the U.S. and New Hampshire State constitutions.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Tulloch requests resentencing in Zantop case.

• James Douglas: Bipartisanship on Constitution Day
  James Douglas: Bipartisanship on Constitution Day -

  Now, thanks to the ECRA, the law is clear; so is the responsibility of our nation’s governors to make certain every vote counts and every electoral vote is properly certified.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: James Douglas: Bipartisanship on Constitution Day.

• Green Mountain Care Board trims hospital requests for increases to 2025 budget, service charges
  Green Mountain Care Board trims hospital requests for increases to 2025 budget, service charges -

  

  The health care regulator capped overall charge increases to private insurance for patient care at Vermont hospitals at 3.4% or less, and cut most requests for more patient revenue.

  Read the story on VTDigger here: Green Mountain Care Board trims hospital requests for increases to 2025 budget, service charges.

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