Tuesday Jan 31 | Rutland Herald
Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with vandalizing school buses. Police said Timothy Hughes and Ethan Snitker allegedly broke into buses Saturday night at Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden, took several fire extinguishers and urinated on the seats.
State officials debate whether or not to debate education spending
School budgets statewide are going up this year and a debate is brewing in Montpelier over the question: How many fewer students does Vermont need to have to lower school budgets? Some education experts, and state officials, disagree on how much of a problem the cost of education is in Vermont, with one side saying there's no solve-all formula to ... (more)
Nitka's Notes from the State House
The Senate Judiciary Committee, which is one of two committees on which I serve deals with among other topics the courts and corrections and actions someone may take that gets them involved with these entities.
Towns receive $656,000 for projects
Three towns in Rutland County will be able to move forward with pedestrian safety and recreational projects using Vermont Transportation Enhancement Program grants.
Bill seeks to protect water users
State Rep. Butch Shaw of Pittsford is hoping to protect Vermonters who might be disconnected from a public water system through a bill he will introduce during the new legislative session.