By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger.org The Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would require universal background checks for the private sale of firearms in the state, a measure that had stalled before becoming a top priority in the wake of a school s... More »
By Xander Landen, VTDigger.org The House gave its preliminary approval Thursday for a bill that would allow law enforcement officers to use saliva tests to screen drivers for marijuana and six other drugs. Supporters of H.237 say the legislation would improve ... More »
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger.org RUTLAND TOWN — Dick’s Sporting Goods says it will no longer sell assault-style rifles and will not sell any guns to anyone under 21, a policy that would have prevented a Vermont teen accused of plotting a school shooting from buy... More »
By Colin Meyn, VTDigger.org Senators gave their unanimous seal of approval on Wednesday to the first of what is expected to be a series of gun control laws after a thwarted school shooting in Fair Haven — following a mass shooting at a Florida high school — “j... More »
All are invited to attend the Campbell University Choir and Campbell Voices concert on Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m., at the United Church of Newport. This is a free concert and part of the Campbell University Choir spring break music tour. Campbell University i... More »
