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One of Governor Scott’s budget proposals that VSEA is rejecting out of the gate is his closing of the Salisbury Fish Hatchery. Now, VPR is reporting that others are also not pleased with the Governor’s idea. From the story: 

Fishing industry experts like Bob Samson, president of the Lake Champlain Walleye Association, say the state will lose far more in economic activity than it will gain in savings.

“It’s bringing so much more to the economy,” Samsom says. “I can’t believe they’re going to target our hatcheries.”

"To be honest with you, I cannot believe Phil Scott going along with this. It’s floored me."

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With two bomb threats recently phoned in to the Springfield Probation & Parole Office, and another recent "veiled threat" against DCF employees in Morrisville, VSEA is again reminding members about the BGS’ eAlert system to report threats. VSEA is also working to assess what threat alert system is currently in place for DCF employees (different than the BGS system), some telling VSEA that a link provided for alerts connects to a dead webpage. Seven Days published a piece titled, "Vermont State Workers in Springfield ‘Do Not Feel Safe After Bomb Threats"

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VSEA Again Reminds, "If You Had Built A Large, Stand-Alone Hospital Way Back When…

VTDigger reports this morning that the State is considering ending payments to sheriff’s deputies to “supervise” psychiatric patients in Vermont’s hospital emergency rooms, citing "a recent rash of regulatory problems."

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