Dossier
Andrew Smith
Coverage of Andrew Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Poll: Most young Vermonters say they’re likely to leave state amid affordability concerns
A University of New Hampshire poll found that 63% of Vermonters aged 18-34 plan to leave the state within five years due to affordability concerns and seeking adventure. Overall, 86% of Vermonters find the state unaffordable, with housing costs and taxes cited as primary issues. The outmigration of young people could worsen Vermont's workforce shortages.
- France's justice minister decision not to resign 'may well be taken out of his hands'
France's justice minister Gerald Darmanin refused to resign despite public outrage over judicial lapses in handling the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing. An expert noted Darmanin's decision not to resign 'may well be taken out of his hands' due to public anger and the ministry's failed attempt to blame magistrates.