MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 8 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of John Kascenska, Ph.D., of Burke, to the Vermont House of Representatives, representing House District Calendonia-4. Kascenska replaces former Representative Patrick Seymour (R-Sutton) who recently resigned. "John has demonstrated a commitment to public service and has a wide range of experience that will be valuable in t more PR

OAKLAND, California, March 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement, on March 10, 2022: * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a statement today following a restorative justice hearing related to the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy. The hearing was a result of the tentative settlement reached last week between Purdue and the Sackler family and the states of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the D more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 11 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: The Vermont Democratic Party (VDP) is hiring a Coordinated Campaign Director, thanks to a new grant announced today by the Democratic National Committee (DNC). This is the first time the DNC is funding the Coordinated Campaign Director position in the state and the role will drive partnership between all Vermont Democratic campaigns, focus on early statewide rural outreach, and beg more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 9 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: At his weekly media briefing, Governor Phil Scott called on legislators to support his proposal to return half of the more than $90 million Education Fund surplus to Vermont taxpayers and dedicate the other half to strengthen Vermont's Career and Technical Education (CTE) system. The Governor's tax proposal, if supported by the Legislature, would return about $250 - $275 to Vermont residential proper more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 11 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: In continuation of Vermont's efforts to support the Ukrainian people in response to the Russian invasion of peaceful Ukraine, Vermont law enforcement agencies are coordinating an effort to donate used and expired body-armor vests to military units in Ukraine. "As I've said, the bravery and resolve of the Ukrainian people is heroic and inspiring. This body armor drive is something we can do to help  more PR