Sasha Goldstein

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Sasha Goldstein

The federal agency said it will send each jurisdiction "formal notification of its non-compliance with Federal statutes. "DHS demands that these jurisdictions immediately review and revise their policies to align with Federal immigration laws and renew their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens," the statement says. Any cities or states that refuse to comply could lose federal funding or grants.

3 weeks ago | vermontpublic.org | Alison Novak |Sasha Goldstein

With federal cuts on the horizon, Democratic lawmakers agree on a state budget that reserves more than $100 million in anticipated revenue surpluses. Plus, as education reform efforts continue at the Statehouse, rural families question if their voices will be heard. And regulators look for ways to improve Vermont’s cannabis market. Subscribe to the Vermont This Week podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

3 weeks ago | sevendaysvt.com | Derek Brouwer |Sasha Goldstein |Kevin McCallum

click to enlarge Montpelier already had two cannabis shops when John Benjamins hatched his idea for Winterland Haze last summer. By the time he opened his doors in December, the number of competitors in the Capital City had increased to three, and a pair of new dispensaries had hung their shingles in nearby Barre. Benjamins' Main Street outlet is located just a few storefronts down from a larger, established shop, Capital Cannabis.

1 month ago | vermontpublic.org | Sasha Goldstein

House Democrats and Gov. Phil Scott's administration are attempting to reach a compromise on education and property tax reform. Plus, why Vermont’s education secretary this week reversed course on a federal order around DEI compliance. And we look at who’s helping design Vermont’s new juvenile detention center. Subscribe to the Vermont This Week podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Feb 17, 2025 | sevendaysvt.com | Sasha Goldstein

click to enlarge A woman linked to a Vermont shootout that left a Border Patrol agent dead has been arrested in Maryland. Michelle Zajko, 32, is facing four misdemeanor charges in Allegany County, court and jail records show: trespassing on private property, obstructing and hindering, resist/interfere with arrest, and handgun on person. Zajko was booked around the same time on Sunday as Jack "Ziz" LaSota, 33.