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Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a bill that would have prevented police from reporting the names of juvenile offenders up to the age of 20 until and unless they were charged with a felony.
The bill, S. 107, had passed the Senate on March 17 on voice vote, and 88-36 on division in the House â 25 members short of the usual voting number of 149. An override session of the Legislature is scheduled for next month.
The veto is the 21st of Scottâs five years in office, tying Gov. Howard Deanâs record over 12 years as governor.
Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a bill that would have prevented police from reporting the names of juvenile offenders up to the age of 20 until and unless they were
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To the editor: The Vermont Press Association wishes to thank Gov. Phil Scott for his veto of S. 107 and siding with greater transparency for all Vermonters while also allowing for more time on this important issue.
His veto letter is very clear and thoughtful as to why the bill as passed needs more consideration. The governor makes clear that there are bigger societal issues that need to be addressed.
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There were serious public transparency problems with the bill and the veto will allow time to address those issues. It will also allow a chance for more involvement by those that deal with these criminal cases.
Cable cord cutting threatens public access TV and MRVTV
Cable television subscriptions are declining and it’s jeopardizing Mad River Valley Television (MRVTV), The Valley’s public access television station. According to a new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults, the share of Americans who watch television via cable or satellite has plunged from 76% in 2015 to 56% in 2021. In The Valley, MRVTV board members have noticed a 7% yearly reduction in cable income over the past two years due to cord cutting. If this trend continues, MRVTV will likely be out of business within the next four years.
“People are cord cutting. They’re dropping cable and choosing to pay for streaming services,” said Rob Perry, executive director of MRVTV. While MRVTV derives some income from donations and sponsors, the majority of MRVTV income comes from a cable grant that supports public, educational and governmental (PEG) access channels.