Erin Petenko
@EPetenko
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Data reporter for @vtdigger. Past: @njdotcom, @dailytargum. She/her.
Montpelier, VT
Joined October 2013
June is here—and we're heading back to the bargaining table today! We'll be countering an economics proposal that management passed last month which many of our members called insulting. And we'll be following up with some heat in the coming days. So watch this space!! 👀👀👀
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Happy International Workers' Day! This May Day, the VTDigger Guild is relaunching our socials in solidarity with our journalism industry colleagues and the wider labor movement. Keep up the fight.
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Hello Vermont! Please support @vtdigger so I can keep making maps for you lovely people
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Due to a number of factors, 2023 was a difficult financial year for us, and we need your help to continue the level of coverage you’ve come to expect from VTDigger.
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Senate approves FY-24 budget, spending up 13% 'Affordable Heat Act' passes, faces certain veto Bernie Sanders endorses President Biden These top stories and more - tonight on Vermont This Week: https://t.co/Hr9e6eKPcY
@StewartMyNBC5 @EPetenko @WCAX_Cutler @SAMessenger
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Have you ever wondered what your legislator does when they're not serving at the Statehouse? Our new tool opens the books of Vermont's top politicians to create a first-ever "Full Disclosure." #vtpoli (1/4)
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Find your lawmaker’s employer, income sources and board service.
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Seven years ago — in the name of transparency — the Vermont Senate finally required its members to fill out financial disclosure forms. But how transparent is the process? To access the info, you have to go to the Statehouse in person to ask for it. (1/)
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Hello! I’m looking to speak with people who regularly ride GMT buses for a special project with @shaun_robs. Please reach out to erin@vtdigger.org or DM me here. Thanks!
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Do you work at Darn Tough Vermont? Have you worked there? If so, could I talk to you about your experiences? DM me or respond at our tip drop:
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Investigative journalists rely on members of the public to expose corruption and wrongdoing. We offer several ways to share information.
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Just finished my #NICAR23 panel on which data viz to choose and why with @kleinmatic and @EPetenko — check out the tip sheet here! https://t.co/kRI5Mc4Ye9
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After three years of attending @IRE_NICAR, I’ll be speaking at my fourth! Join me, @kleinmatic, and @EPetenko for our panel at #NICAR23, “Which data viz should I use and why?” Check out the full schedule here! 📊
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We look forward to seeing you in Nashville for #NICAR23! Use this schedule to map out your agenda ahead of the conference.
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The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center has been an essential tool for many throughout the pandemic. Kudos to all those who have been responsible for the development and maintenance of the site. https://t.co/RjMSNo5TZ1
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After three years, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center is ceasing operations. Its data dashboards and maps became go-to sources for information from the early days of the pandemic.
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Thanks to all who have helped protect themselves and others this year. We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and fun holiday season!
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The Vermont state House chamber is filled with lawmakers and supporters this morning for the official enrollment of Proposal 2 and Proposal 5 into the state constitution, which were both overwhelmingly approved by voters this November. #vtpoli
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BREAKING: Vermont becomes the 1st state to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution #vtpoli
https://t.co/kdtLjsO0G2
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And if you are qualified for this and have gotten money, or if you ran into issues, DM me! I’m still a little curious if there’s something about the low participation rate that I haven’t heard about.
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I’d love to see this story get some traction, because it would be great for it to reach people who actually can use this program if they haven’t heard about it before.
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The FEMA program has received applications related to just one-third of the people statewide who have died of the virus, according to its own data.
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A corporate home buying boom is squeezing you out of NJ https://t.co/wlkDNzPSnE (🔐) 🏘️ In places like Asbury Park, Trenton and Gloucester City, at least 1 in 3 houses has been sold to a corporation since 2017.
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Happy primary day, Vermont! This is the most competitive primary election in years — with a historic number of openings in statewide office. So, um, vote! Here’s a final wrap from your friends at @vtdigger:
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Competitive races include Vermont’s first open congressional seat in 16 years, three open statewide offices and a range of legislative contests.
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VTDigger’s 2022 election guide is live! You’ll find voting info, debate videos and our own campaign finance database (thanks to @EPetenko). Most importantly, it features survey responses from more than 130 statewide, legislative and county candidates:
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Ballots are already being cast ahead of the Aug. 9 primary election, one of the most competitive in Vermont in decades.
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