@EPetenko

Data reporter for @vtdigger. Past: @njdotcom, @dailytargum. She/her.

 Montpelier, VT
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Joined October 2013
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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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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: bit.ly/3ngqVZq @StewartMyNBC5 @EPetenko @WCAX_Cutler @SAMessenger
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VTDigger@vtdigger18 Apr 2023
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) vtdigger.org/2023/04/18/full…

Full Disclosure: Search VTDigger’s database of Vermont legislative and campaign ethics forms -...

Find your lawmaker’s employer, income sources and board service.

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Paul Heintz@paulheintz18 Apr 2023
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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Frederic Thys@fredthys28 Mar 2023
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: vtdigger.org/tipster/tip-dro…

Share a tip - VTDigger

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! bit.ly/which-chart-nicar23
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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! 📊 schedules.ire.org/nicar-2023…

NICAR 2023 conference schedule

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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Benjy Renton@bhrenton10 Feb 2023
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. npr.org/sections/health-shot…

As the pandemic ebbs, an influential COVID tracker shuts down

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!
Dr. Levine sitting on top of a COVID-19 vaccine bottle. Text that reads "You've heard of Elf on the Shelf now get ready for..."

ALT Dr. Levine sitting on top of a COVID-19 vaccine bottle. Text that reads "You've heard of Elf on the Shelf now get ready for..."

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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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VTDigger@vtdigger9 Nov 2022
BREAKING: Vermont becomes the 1st state to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution #vtpoli vtdigger.org/2022/11/08/meas…
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A corporate home buying boom is squeezing you out of NJ bit.ly/3Ai6hhG (🔐) 🏘️ 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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Paul Heintz@paulheintz9 Aug 2022
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: vtdigger.org/2022/08/08/what…

What you need to know for Vermont’s 2022 primary election - VTDigger

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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Paul Heintz@paulheintz30 Jun 2022
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: vtdigger.org/2022/06/30/vtdi…

VTDigger launches 2022 Election Guide - VTDigger

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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VTDigger@vtdigger24 Jun 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down the federal right to abortion by overturning its landmark Roe v. Wade decision, ending nationwide protections that have stood for nearly 50 years. #vtpoli vtdigger.org/2022/06/24/as-u…

As US Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade, abortion remains protected in Vermont - VTDigger

A constitutional amendment to guarantee sexual and reproductive freedoms will be on the ballot in Vermont this November.

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riley robinson@rirob1116 Jun 2022
i went through all 133 bills the VT leg passed this year and tallied up all the study committees and reports they asked for. 99+ new requests this year, and several folks questioned how many of these really get read vtdigger.org/2022/06/06/the-…

The cans we kick: Vermont lawmakers requested 99 new reports this year - VTDigger

Many legislative studies solicit specific policy proposals. But others are a way to postpone decision-making on controversial issues.

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Jack Lyons@LyonsReports26 May 2022
A grim look at where we're at this week: CVU leaders asked students not to stage a walkout Thursday demanding legislative action to address gun violence because there was an apparent threat that someone would "shoot up" the school. Via @vtdigger: vtdigger.org/2022/05/26/auth…

Authorities probe reported threat to Hinesburg’s Champlain Valley Union High School - VTDigger

Hinesburg Police said in a news release that the father of a CVU student reported Wednesday night that a Burlington High School student had threatened his daughter, her friends and the school.

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Lola Duffort@loladuffort5 May 2022
Following b2b announcements that 2 statewide officeholders would step down, DFR commissioner Mike Pieciak has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow at noon. The press contact's email ends w/ the url "mikeforvermont(dot)com" hmmmm
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