Support mixed, concerns expressed about cost, fraud Senate to consider Scott decision carve-out Tuesday By Guy Page As the standoff between Gov. Phil Scott and Secretary of State Jim Condos over […]
Municipal clerks speak out on vote-by-Mail plan
voting by mail will spawn endless recounts
Former legislator-turned-reporter recalls how just 12 mailed-in ballots were enough to prompt recounts and suspect ‘investigation’ of 2016 election by Bob Frenier I have to laugh when I hear Progressive/Democrat members of […]
After Covid-19: how much government?
by John McClaughry A year from now Vermont state government will almost certainly look quite a bit different than it does now. We will hopefully have worked through much of the […]
Benning predicts battle over new vote-by-mail bill
Senate Gov Ops chair unaware of extensive litigation nationwide By Guy Page May 28, 2020 – The transcript of yesterday’s Senate discussion of the universal vote-by-mail bill reveals misunderstandings by a key […]
GOP candidates for Legislature introduced
The following Vermonters are running for the Vermont Legislature as Republicans and are endorsed by the campaign to elect John Klar as governor, according to a press release from the Brookfield resident’s […]
Browning running for re-election as independent
Rep. Cynthia Browning of Arlington will be running for re-election to the Vermont House as one of the two representatives for Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate and Sunderland. But this time around she will […]
Vermonters crowd-source legal support for Rutland gym owner
By Guy Page May 22, 2020 – A crowd-sourced funding page for Club Fitness, the Rutland gym embattled in a legal tussle with Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan, had raised $3,060 as […]
Under threat from AG, open-air gym throws in the towel
Today, Vermont Senate committee considers bill to expand police powers of state to reduce carbon emissions by Guy Page The news out of Rutland last night is chilling. The State has won […]
Did Vermont planned parenthood get Paycheck Protection?
Questions asked, no answers given yet on Vermont affiliate involvement in nationwide Planned Parenthood misuse of economic recovery $$ By Guy Page May 20, 2020 – The news that 37 Planned Parenthood […]
Senate committee not excited about Act 250
Due to virtual format and lack of time, in-depth review of revision of 50-year-old land use law seems unlikely By Guy Page May 19, 2020 – During a May 13 meeting, the […]
commercial cannabis would increase budget deficit
Weekend’s LA marijuana production explosions highlight use of explosive products in VT hemp, marijuana extraction process By Guy Page May 18, 2020 – As the Vermont Legislature looks past Covid-19 legislation to […]
Towns can mandate wearing masks in public, Scott says
Also: / Scott wants second Town Meeting / Spread of virus slows / “Recovery” petition published / SOE can be extended as long as emergency exists / Church, hair salon re-openings coming […]
Senate returns to climate change legislation today
By Guy Page May 14, 2020 – Today, for the first time since adjourning in March in the early days of the pandemic, the Vermont Senate will consider a slate of non-pandemic […]
8% budget cut under review
Scott administration asks state departments, agencies: can you live with 8% budget cut? By Guy Page May 13, 2020 – The Scott administration wants all agency and department heads to consider an […]
Nevada ex-prostitutes expose life in legal sex trade
House bill approving state-funded study to “modernize” Vermont prostitution laws now in Senate Judiciary Committee by Guy Page May 13, 2020 – Is a legal “sex trade” (a/k/a prostitution) a safer sex […]
Ashe: ‘tell us the program you want to get rid of”
Senate Pro Tem doubts budget cuts can eliminate $400 million deficit, but asks constituents for suggestions By Guy Page May 12, 2020 – Can the Vermont Legislature cut its way out of […]
Q & A about ‘Big Brother’ in Vermont
People are wondering about drones, snitches, and bills numbered 666 By Guy Page Concerns about “Big Brother” watching Vermonters have been popping up in social and traditional media ever since March 13, […]
State revenue down 57% in april
Receipts down by $141 million in a single month – delayed tax payments main culprit May 8, 2020 – Thanks to the Covid-19 economic slowdown, April revenues for the State of Vermont […]
Columnist questions ‘Welcoming’ Hartford’s treatment of summer folks
Town that won’t tell feds about illegal immigrants now keeps tabs on second-home owners Guy Page A Windsor County town adopted a “welcoming” ordinance for illegal immigrants now wants all second-home owners […]
Planned Parenthood under scrutiny
Media outlet, candidate for governor launch separate requests for paper trail between state government and Vermont’s largest abortion provider by Guy Page May 6, 2020 – In separate actions, Vermont Daily and […]
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MAGA-VT campaign endorses candidates to national convention
The following email was sent today by Chet Greenwood, MAGA Vermont co-chair, to Republican electors of delegates to this summer’s Republican National Convention. “Going to the Republican National Convention should be an […]
Gilbert announces run for Congress
Mystery candidate from Arizona also reportedly running to unseat Welch By Guy Page Edward Gilbert of Graniteville has joined Jimmy Rodriguez of Arizona (?) as an announced Republican challenger to incumbent Democratic […]
Despite fraud concerns, universal vote-by-mail could be approved this week
By Guy Page The Vermont Secretary of State’s Office hopes to reach an agreement with Gov. Phil Scott this week to institute universal voting-by-mail for the November 3 General Election. The SOS […]
‘Today, I saw something horribly dark in my county’
by Kate Bowen May 1, 2020 – Today was the first time since January we thought it would be a fun family treat, and a nice way to support a local Brattleboro […]
Guv reopens manufacturing
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC RE-OPENING STEPS Increases Safety Protocols, Allows More Employees Back to Work As modeling indicates continued progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19, Governor Phil Scott today announced a […]
Vermont sees third-slowest virus case growth rate in nation
Vermonters are used to reading news about our state’s slow growth rate. In the matter of Covid-19 positive cases, everyone can agree that growth is NOT a good thing. Now, how will […]
