Union says it will continue pushing for what it feels are equitable wages, on par with the rest of the region. Read the story on VTDigger here: Rutland school district contract negotiations lead to staff layoffs .

Brunell has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge, which could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jury selected for murder trial of Seth Brunell in killing of Fern Feather .

The senator made remarks on climate change, reproductive health care and workers’ rights before introducing singer-songwriter Clairo to the festival stage on Saturday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Bernie Sanders makes surprise appearance at Coachella amid ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour.

State Sen. Becca White said she saw a handcuffed Mohsen Mahdawi, accompanied by several masked and hooded men, being put into an unmarked black vehicle just after noon. Read the story on VTDigger here: Palestinian man legally in the US detained in Colchester during citizenship interview.

Local leaders are split over the idea of a municipal hiring freeze as they aim to reduce a $25 million spending plan for the coming fiscal year that would raise taxes by 12%. Read the story on VTDigger here: Brattleboro sees more division than subtraction in efforts to cut defeated budget.