Vermont News Digest
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 5 years, 11 months AGO
Vermont news from The Associated Press for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.
Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in Vermont. Questions about today's coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the northern New England desk at 207-772-4157.
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TOP STORIES:
IMMIGRANT LAWSUIT
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles has agreed to make changes to settle a lawsuit over allegations that it forwarded information about immigrant farm workers to federal authorities, leading to arrests and deportations, the immigrant rights group Migrant Justice announced Wednesday. By Lisa Rathke. SENT: 135 words. Will be updated.
ELECTION 2020-WARREN-SANDERS
For nearly a year, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders pushed strongly progressive ideas into the Democratic primary spotlight, feeding off each other to build support for proposals long dismissed as radically leftist: “Medicare for All,” tuition-free college and a “Green New Deal” to combat climate change. SENT: 1,000 words.
TOWN MANAGER
The select board in Williamstown, Vermont, has rescinded its vote to take steps to terminate the town manager who was accused of creating a hostile work environment. SENT: 185 words.
IN BRIEF:
HERMITAGE CLUB-ASSETS: A $7.5 million offer could start the auction process for the properties formerly owned by the Hermitage Club, according to bankruptcy court documents.
HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS DAY: Advocates were holding a homelessness awareness day and memorial vigil in Montpelier on Wednesday.
ATV STREETS-VOTE: A Vermont city has voted to keep an ordinance that would allow all-terrain vehicles on downtown streets for a limited trial period.
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