Gov. Phil Scott says many Vermonters have lost faith in their criminal justice system, and he wants prosecutors and judges to impose stricter criminal sanctions on alleged repeat offenders.
Plus, a new group of power players will lobby for housing policy in Montpelier.
And the Public Utility Commission issues highly anticipated proposed rules for the clean heat standard.
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This week's panel
- Mitch Wertlieb Moderator - Vermont Public
- Anne Wallace Allen - Seven Days
- Stephen Biddix - NBC5
- Ethan Weinstein - VTDigger
Dive deeper
- A New Housing Coalition Has a Familiar Face — Miro Weinberger (Seven Days)
- ‘Wait, that’s not me’: Lawyers say remote court hearings can threaten integrity of Vermont’s justice system (VTDigger)
- Barre Locals Oppose Purchase of Vacant Downtown Building (Seven Days)
- Gov. Phil Scott previews a public safety bill targeting younger and repeat offenders (VTDigger)
- Gov. Scott unveils public safety package for legislative session (NBC5)
- The head of Vermont’s largest insurance company says health care spending is out of control (Vermont Public)
Vermont governor seeks stricter penalties for alleged repeat offenders