John has decades experience working in VT Government, protecting the environment and Vermonters, and then watching it fall into greed and “Green” corruption.
Vermonters for a Clean Environment Regulatory Affairs Director, John Brabant
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Homeless thief sets up innocent woman, VSP says
Troy woman passed out driving, charged with DUI, cocaine, and fentanyl/ Aggravated and Domestic Assault in Concord
Stolen guns traded for drugs in Orleans County
Jeremy Starr, 46, of Newport is charged with both illegal possession of a firearm while being a felon and for knowingly possessing a firearm while using drugs.
Burlington Telecom continues affordable broadband
As government-funded internet ends, Burlington company fills gap
CLG: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns attack on Crimea
Kremlin issues warning over US involvement in ‘barbaric’ Crimea attack; Senate Democrats put ‘Draft Women’ clause in National Defense Authorization Act
Klar: Trump owns his own name
Supreme Court rules critics cannot trademark others’ names.
PFA spill at National Guard aviation building
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is a fire suppressant used to put out flammable liquid fires.
Dawson: Volunteer litter pickers clean up local towns
Green Up Day — an annual litter pick-up event held in over 250 towns in Vermont since 1970 — has so far eradicated over 24 million pounds of litter and 450,000 tires from the streets.
Roper: Whither goes the Office of Racial Equity?
According to the Racial Equity Office’s state website, the last public meeting it held took place July 26, 2023. Since then: NOTHING.
Simpson sentenced
A St. J. man, convicted for kidnapping a 23-year-old mother and her son, stealing two cars, and taking them across state lines, has been sentenced to 25 years.
Sturgess: Big Pharma courting Trump?
Susie Wiles is a lobbyist for Big Pharma. She’s also a key advisor to President Trump. That’s a problem.
Higley: A perspective on the session
Talk in Montpelier is about how we don’t have nearly enough time to consider all the bills we should, and how we need a doubling of our pay.
Harrison: Overridden!
Clearly the Democratic supermajority in the legislature and Governor Scott are not on the same page and see such issues as affordability differently.
Depleted oil reserves keeping Vermont’s gas prices steady
VT gas prices are noted in the media as being stable, but some sources are not discussing the causes, like that President Biden may be depleting oil reserves.
Bufka: Why be a Critical Thinker?
What is critical thinking? What are the obstacles to critical thinking? Why be a critical thinker?
From abandoned blades to old airplanes, Vermont Surplus Property has bargains galore
Where can you buy a cheap hardware desk, find an antique embalming machine and pick up the pocket knife you had to give to security officials at the airport?
Klar: Have fake meats exceeded their shelf life?
Faux meats battle market realities.
‘Shocking’: Federal deficit grows by 27 percent in four months
“We are already spending more on interest than we do on all fed. spending for children, and we will see interest grow larger than Medicare spending this year.”
Drive To Right Vermont to parade June 29
A prize will be awarded for the Most Patriotic Vehicle.
Poll: Nearly half of Americans struggling because of higher prices
Monmouth University released a poll Wednesday showing 46% of Americans are “currently struggling to remain where they are financially.”
Judge blocks Biden’s plan to force employers to fund abortions
It is a shame that the Biden Administration is shortchanging the needs of working women in its single-minded drive to undo the Dobbs opinion.” -MS AG Lynn Fitch
With Welch in chair, smooth sailing for appointee for VT federal judge
Welch chaired the whole hearing in the absence of Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, the regular chair, who missed a large part of the session.
Hardwick’s AWARE releases diversity statement and hires social change advocate
AWARE, the Hardwick group helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence, now pivoting, focusing on diversity.
Women’s soccer set to take the field as Vermont Green eyes a future team
The gals in green will face off in a friendly match against Quebec’s FC Laval at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Yellow Barn project to be featured at statewide conference in Hardwick
The event, hosted by the Vermont Community Development Association, will be held June 25 at the Hardwick Town House on Church Street.
Palestinian shooting victim forced to fight City Hall for handicap accessibility
Folks in the community were not impressed that the local and high profile victim had to push through these hurdles.
VT Headlines: 2 Vermont senators sue Gov. Phil Scott over Zoie Saunders ‘interim’ appointment
Cornwall man cited after gunfire incident on Route 30; Newport woman charged with assaulting nurse, harassing patients; Man hospitalized after fiery crash
MacDonald: Who made Vermont use fossil fuels in the first place?
Vermont citizens will need to come together and agree that whatever the deal may be, their current crop of “leaders” does not have their best interests at heart
POLICE BLOTTER: Decker Towers drug bust/ VSP bomb squad investigates explosion
Robbery at E. Fairfield’s Stone’s Auto Repair; Two rescued after falling from St. Johnsbury cliff
Confirmation hearing for federal judge for Vermont starts today
Mary Kay Lanthier of Orwell, 53, has been the supervisory attorney for the Rutland County Public Defender’s Office since 2007.
Schulz: Memo to anti-cop politicians
In New York City and beyond, some public officials need a refresher on the sacrifices police make for public safety.
Scam targets seniors
by the Journal-Opinion The IRS yesterday issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams, targeting older adults by pretending to be government officials, aiming to steal sensitive personal information and […]
Letters: Burlington is terrifying/ Mazur on leadership/ Whitaker on Gov.
The role of leadership, Gov. Scott’s response causing concern, and Burling has become unrecognizably terrifying.
Governor Scott explains impact of legislature’s veto overrides
At his weekly press conference Wednesday, Governor Phil Scott discussed the impact the Legislature’s veto overrides will have on Vermont taxpayers.
VIDEOS: Gov. Scott addresses veto overrides
Scott talks about Vermont’s sky-rocketing cost of living and the dearth of Moderates in the government.
RITE gets behind Burlington citizens’ lawsuit against non-citizen voting
The city had elected via a charter change in 2023 to allow non-citizens who are still residents in the city to vote in certain non-state-wide elections.
Police raid Springfield drug den
On Tuesday, June 18, the Vermont State Police, in collaboration with the Vermont Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 37 Reed St., resulting in several drug-related arrests.
Veto override roll calls, 2024
A comprehensive list of the Legislators involved in the final Veto Override votes, and how they voted.
VT Headlines: Missing Vermont woman Pamela Shover found dead
Man arrested after allegedly waving gun, holding up I-89 traffic; Vermont native Ilona Maher to compete in Paris Olympic Games
POLICE BLOTTER: K9 to the rescue/ Barnet man’s body found in NH
Man rescued after jumping off Pittsford bridge/ Blue 2021 Polaris Sportsman ATV reported stolen in Troy
Keelan: Could oil and gas deliveries be cut off?
It is too bad Vermont and New York legislators can’t be honest. Their states need money to address years of neglect of their infrastructure.
CLG: Kansas sues Pfizer over ‘misleading’ Covid-19 vaccine claims
IDF Approves Plans for ‘Offensive in Lebanon’; Senate Armed Services Committee proposes draft registration for Women in FY25 Defense Policy Bill
Banzhaf: DoJ refuses to prosecute AG, but an SC could
GOP should ask Court to appoint a non-statutory Special Counsel
Fires and swimming are prohibited at Fishing Access Areas
VT Fish & Wildlife reminds people that open fires and swimming are prohibited at all Vermont state fishing access areas.
Vermonters best pistol shots in U.S.
The championships are designed to test and enhance the marksmanship skills of National Guard members across the United States.
Vermont’s baby blues
Democratic states lead the U.S. birth dearth.
Worries mount over landfill plans
A special meeting of the Thetford Selectboard was held Monday evening about planning and public health concerns around the now-closed Post Mills landfill.
Modern seeds aren’t ready for changing climate
In a changing climate, smallholder farmers hold the key to feeding the world: adapting our seeds, UVM evolutionary biologist Yolanda Chen says
Klar: Furor over fake-meat bans?
Banning and labeling cell-cultured meats take a political controversy to boiling point.
Bluegrass Green Mountain style at the 23rd Annual Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival
The Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival is back for its 23rd year, bringing together bluegrass enthusiasts from across the country.
Gov. Phil Scott announces $1.7 million in Downtown Transportation Fund Grants
Since its inception in 1999, the program has invested more than $16 million in Vermont’s downtowns and villages.
New data shows abortion migration trend
People are travelling to abortion-on-demand states like Vermont to circumvent state abortion bans.
Multiple arrests result from incident in Burlington’s City Hall Park
Multiple individuals impeded what should have been a simple arrest, some with violence towards officers.
Puerto Rico Primary marred by issues with voting machines
Voting machines from Dominion Voting Systems allegedly miscounted hundreds of votes during Puerto Rico’s primary election on Tuesday.
Mayor dodges media interviews
Mulvaney-Stanak and her office has refused to return phone calls to local media members and ignored them when they meet up with her at public events.
Lawmakers call buying down tax rate “fiscally irresponsible” while overriding vetoes on big spending
During Monday’s veto session, lawmakers vetoed six out of seven bills that were rejected at the governor’s desk, likely to substantially drive up cost of living.
Law enforcement to expand targeting of dangerous driving
SHARP is continuing its Route 105 pilot enforcement program and expanding it to include the Chimney Corners area.
House Candidate engaging with law enforcement while campaigning
A candidate for Vermont House Bruce Roy of Williston is running as a Republican for the Chittenden County Southeast District.
Baby born roadside in Fairlee
Last week, one local couple had to improvise when the birth of their second child arrived while they were en route to the hospital.
LCC announces graduates of new leadership development program
The Lake Champlain Chamber is delighted to announce the first graduating class of Advance Champlain, a new skills-focused leadership development offering.
Husock: Can local journalism be saved?
A promising approach uses local philanthropy and know-how to offer trustworthy coverage not driven by fashionable political trends.
SHORTS: Pick-your-own season/ Echo Lake Color Challenge/ Dobbs’ Decision picnic
Dobbs’ Decision 2nd anniversary picnic June 22; Echo Lake Color Challenge, July 7; Idle hands? Time to pick your own
Lawmakers weigh in as Vermont House overrides most of Gov’s vetoes
Vetoes overridden include public education funding, overdose prevention centers, Act 250 modernization, renewable energy legislation.
Fish and Wildlife to conduct Intro to Fishing clinics
Three of the currently scheduled clinics focus on a general introduction to fishing while a fourth will highlight worm drifting for trout in mountain streams.
Bean: Bringing more balance to the Legislature
If Governor Scott really is America’s most popular Governor with an 83% approval rating, why do Vermonters elect a supermajority that negates his veto power?
Being Red in a Blue environment
The free work shop seeks to tackle the challenges of being a conservative in a liberal-dominated environment.
CLG: House passes automatic men-only military draft resolution
Anthony Fauci’s department tried to create mutant monkeypox virus; COVID vax mandates deemed unconstitutional; ICE arrests ISIS-tied illegal migrants
H. Brooke Paige withdraws from treasurer race, will focus on Secretary of state
Mr. Paige’s willingness to withdraw demonstrates the opportunity that young people have in the Republican party.
Letters: GET REAL in Southern VT/ Biden’s house of cards is falling/ Plattergate response
The beginning of the Biden family’s fall.
A single-digit vs. double-digit property tax increase should be a simple choice
“Let me be clear: while the responsibility for rising property taxes rests squarely upon the shoulders of the Democrat supermajority”
POLICE SHORTS: Kidnapping suspects caught, St. J. smokes robber on the loose
According to investigators, Seagroves had forcibly ordered a household member into a vehicle at baseball bat-point, driving off and causing bodily injury while restraining the victim.
Vermont High School Rodeo Association sends nine riders to nationals
This competition in Iowa will allow for thousands of dollars in scholarships to be distributed to students of all different backgrounds.
Roper: Equity Advisory committee members souring on Clean Heat Standard
“A boondoggle that really is designed to support entrenched interests.”
Reddit readers dish it out over Mulvaney-Stanak’s Plattergate
Plattergate? Reddit readers are eating it up, and dishing it out.
Bananas: Welcome to the Jungle
Hi on energy drinks, ambition and the need to save people from seclusion, the princess of fertility kindly donated multiple Starlink setups to the indigenous people of the Marubo tribe, known mostly for living off the land and minding their own business.
Sanders urges global tax on the ultrarich
Globalists want to tax the ultrawealthy.
Winooski market tends to immigrants’ tastes
Immigrant entrepreneur helps New Americans access the foods of their homelands and honor their heritage.
State recognizes local foods incentive grantees
The Local Foods Incentive Grant program established in 2021 to encourage schools’ buying of local products.
CLG: Ukraine regime declares Trump, Ron Paul, and Libertarians “enemies”
Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan, U.S. cites ‘hopeful sign’; 4 Democratic leaders arrested, charged with ballot fraud in Bridgeport, CT
Newport-linked defense contractor to pay $2.5M to resolve false claims allegations
Galvion, headquartered in Montreal, manufactures protective head systems for use by law enforcement and military personnel, including the U.S. military.
SHORTS: Presidential elections & civil war/ Barre bust/ Prosecutor, policeman promoted/ Rutland rental rehab $$
We are hearing threats of civil war if our current presidential election doesn’t go a certain way. Lest we think this was unique, an Ethan Allen Homestead presentation will analyze the elections of 1800, 1824, and 1876 which threatened similar results – and the 1860 election that did.
MacDonald: Of course, Vermont has an unconstitutional religious test
The religious test is not a fluke. It is evidence that the patients are running the asylum. You can see the results. Higher taxes. Declining services. Dumber students. Increased lawlessness. Drug crimes. Drug deaths. And the only answer the inmates can think of is for you to give them more money and power.
Jury finds Hunter Biden guilty in Delaware gun case
Hunter Biden faces up to 10 years in prison on the first two counts and five years on the third count. President Joe Biden claims he won’t intervene.
Campus food pantries meet hidden needs of VT college students
These types of food pantries exist on college campuses across Vermont. And they’re fairly new — the one here didn’t exist until 2020.
Roper: Who’s banning books now?
Burlington library won’t share women’s rights advocate Riley Gaines’ “Swimming Against the Current”
Dame: VTGOP chair responds to party rule prohibiting support for convicted felons
It’s worth noting that Several Vermont Democrats have committed crimes and Democrat party rules have not prevented them from serving.
Vermont tops nation in fastest-rising home prices
“The average Vermont home value is $392,682, up 4.7% over the past year and goes to pending in around 9 days,” -Zillow
Despathy: Details matter
Plain and simple, the supermajority chose REV and VPIRG, special interest groups, and their high cost, impulsive Renewable Energy Standard.
Burlington Police dealing with “more incidents than at any point in half a decade”
KeepVermontSafe.com tracks the work of law enforcement across Vermont. A recent report focuses on Burlington’s continued struggle to staff the BPD following the 2020 defunding initiative.
Chaotic night stretches Burlington Police resources thin
Lack of staffing led to Burlington PD almost being overwhelmed last night in a flurry of mayhem.
Letters: Brook on global war/ Ericson on pot party/ Mauti on Payne
Global war is worse for the environment than CO2 emissions; Cris Ericson for US Senate running under new VT Marijuana Party; Jan Payne of Andover for State Rep.
Fire breaks out at encampment under Blue Bridge, man injured
Crews from both the Burlington and Winooski Fire Departments worked together to evacuate the area and quickly extinguish the flames before they could spread further.
Hartford High School pushes DEI & failed pseudo-science in school
Hartford HS’s DEI survey uses leading questions to justify school policies, not seek straightforward feedback.
Federal judge sides with Okemo, rejects latest claim for paralyzed skier
The court case stems from a ski accident on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. Richard Grajeda, then 21, was heading down a beginner’s trail at Okemo about 10 a.m. when he fell.
NY joins VT in its ban on ‘addictive’ social media algorithms for minors
The “New York Child Data Protection Act” was approved by the NY State Legislature on Friday.
School community frazzled after anonymous social media site abused by students
The app Fizz has now been banned from use at the school. The whole scandal caught the attention of national media. “Anonymity and youth, what could go wrong?”
Despathy: Advice from a Vermont environmentalist
The RES Series, Part II: The advice of Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment (VCE).
LaMarche: Decency in decay
Mayor Stanak is knowingly eliciting another eventual confrontation and dispersant of at least one if not many, encampments.
BSD and BPD joint statement regarding incident in YES Program
Friday, BPD and representatives met with the students impacted by this situation for a restorative circle.
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Vermont
This week we celebrate the first Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) in Vermont starting work in Danby, June 5, 1933.
