Today’s News: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020

BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ( 4 COMMENTS )

Vermont uses vote tabulation machines manufactured by Dominion, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters told Vermont Daily today. However they are older models than the machines now under scrutiny in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, he said.

“Don’t pretend it’s about freedom,” Scott chides Covid regulations skeptics

BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT )

Gov. Phil Scott today sharply rebuked Vermonters who in the name of patriotism and freedom refuse to follow state Covid-19 requirements.

Violent criminals shouldn’t be jailed, Chittenden County State’s Attorney says

BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT )

Should people arrested for committing violent crimes be sent to jail? Sarah George, Chittenden County State’s Attorney, doesn’t think so. Most violent perpetrators need mental health services instead, she said Friday, Nov. 13 on WVMT’s Morning Drive.

Westmore man dies in head-on crash

BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT )

The following is a selection of police incidents that occurred recently in Vermont, as reported by Vermont State Police.
 

Election law reforms worth considering

Commentary by John McClaughry ON NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT )

Only registered voters should be eligible to run for election to an office. No showboating 15 year olds, green card foreigners, or persons illegally in our country.