Vermont News Digest

| January 20, 2020 9:57 AM

Vermont news from The Associated Press for Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in Vermont. Questions about today's coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the northern New England desk at 207-772-4157.

A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking news and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date.

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TOP STORIES:

WARREN-SANDERS

As long as they are rivals, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders couldn't stay friends forever. The White House hopefuls and longtime allies have spent the past year throwing red meat to the party's progressive base with calls for massive structural reforms to the nation's political and economic life. The differences that existed — how quickly to transition to government-funded health care, how broadly to apply a wealth tax — were generally around the margins. By Will Weissert. SENT: 800 words.

IN BRIEF:

DISASTER DECLARATION: President Donald Trump on Friday approved a disaster declaration for areas of Vermont damaged by a severe Halloween storm and flooding and ordered federal assistance to help with the recovery.

SHERIFF-APPOINTMENT: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has appointed a Newport police officer to become Orleans County sheriff.

FLU-VERMONT: The level of the flu in Vermont has risen from “regional” to “widespread," according to the state Health Department.

SEX OFFENDER-CHILD PORN: A Vermont man whose initial 60-day sentence for sexually abusing a child caused an outcry has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.

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