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Tag: Dick Sears

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Posted inOpinion

Tom Dalton: Pope Francis said God will judge us on this

by Opinion April 30, 2025, 7:03 amApril 29, 2025, 11:52 am
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Posted inBennington County, Government & Politics, Southern Vermont

Bennington County voters to choose two new senators for the first time in over three decades

by Klara Bauters October 28, 2024, 7:02 pmOctober 29, 2024, 6:34 pm
A woman in a light blazer and glasses interacts with another woman in a dark blazer while seated at a table, with other people sitting and standing in the background.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Lawmakers override Phil Scott’s veto of overdose prevention center bill

by Peter D'Auria June 17, 2024, 12:46 pmSeptember 5, 2024, 4:11 pm
Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.
Posted inOpinion

Kevin Ellis: Get ready for the foundations of our government and politics to be questioned and then changed

by Opinion June 9, 2024, 5:59 amJune 10, 2024, 10:00 am
Letters to the editor.
Posted inOpinion

Sam Liss: Sen. Dick Sears will be missed by many

by Opinion June 6, 2024, 5:50 amJune 5, 2024, 3:51 pm
Letters to the editor.
Posted inOpinion

Addie Lentzner: I am honored to have known Sen. Dick Sears

by Opinion June 4, 2024, 6:04 amJune 3, 2024, 9:42 pm
Two side-by-side images of men.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

The Vermont Senate loses two giants in a week — and with them, decades of institutional knowledge

by Sarah Mearhoff June 3, 2024, 6:23 pmJune 3, 2024, 6:27 pm
An older man in a suit and tie talking on a laptop.
Posted inBennington County, Government & Politics, Regional

Bennington County Sen. Dick Sears has died at 81

by Kristen Fountain June 2, 2024, 12:33 pmJune 3, 2024, 2:34 pm
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Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont House members hope to clinch Senate seats in open races

by Sarah Mearhoff May 31, 2024, 5:37 pmMay 31, 2024, 5:37 pm
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Posted inGovernment & Politics

Phil Scott and Vermont legislators found at least some common ground on crime bills this year

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Shaun Robinson May 24, 2024, 6:01 amMay 24, 2024, 11:18 am
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Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont Legislature adjourns after a contentious 2024 session

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Sarah Mearhoff and Shaun Robinson May 11, 2024, 3:10 amMay 14, 2024, 10:11 am
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Posted inGovernment & Politics

Final Reading: For bill to ban flavored nicotine products, Gov. Phil Scott’s veto likely to stick

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Peter D'Auria, Sarah Mearhoff and Shaun Robinson April 11, 2024, 6:40 pmOctober 24, 2024, 3:10 pm
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Posted inGovernment & Politics

Final Reading: Days are numbered for Vermont’s current sanction for treason

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Sarah Mearhoff and Shaun Robinson April 4, 2024, 6:30 pmApril 5, 2024, 9:17 am
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Posted inEnvironment

Senate advances a bill that would establish a climate ‘superfund’

A woman with long straight hair, smiles at the camera outdoors, standing in front of trees and a fence. by Emma Cotton March 29, 2024, 4:50 pmMay 8, 2024, 3:52 pm

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