From affordable housing and infrastructure improvements to workforce development and clean water, these projects will help communities around the state thrive.
Housing, colleges, cops get federal $$, Welch reports
Timothy Page
Carmen Menard named Mother of the Year
The Vermont Mother of the Year may not be able to attend the national convention because she needs to care for an elderly relative. “Family first,” she said.
Dueling eateries pop up on Cabot’s Main Street
The simultaneous eatery openings on Friday, March 22, set up something of a competition..
Roper: Another dumb Constitutional Amendment…
Our Constitution is leaning more to the Left… “Right to collectively bargain” would exacerbate our public pension crisis, tax crisis, and job flight.
Huff: G.E.T. R.E.A.L! Education reform
G.E.T. R.E.A.L. is a solemn promise and a positive path forward for our state by Vermont Republicans focused on improving the quality of life of our people.
Shorts: Geoengineering Resistance gathers/ Affordable housing at 1/10th the cost/ What does ‘River to the Sea’ really mean?
Geoengineering resistance, a truly affordable housing program, and what FTRTTS really means.
United Nations references abound in House Agriculture Committee
The House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry has “United Nations” referenced in at least six committee documents.
Car set on fire by unpaid drug dealer
Eddy Santiago, Jr., a 30-year-old from Clifton, NJ, has been sentenced by US District Judge Christina Reiss for using threats, violence to collect a drug debt.
Bananas: Israel & Hamas agree to cease-fire thanks to Lebanon
The Lebanon City Council and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committees banded together to let these centuries old enemies know that they have had enough.
Vermonters roll their interest in crypto trading into a skateboard art business
Two Vermont business owners realized they not only shared a love of crypto trading but also merchandise with trend-driven, street-inspired designs.
Dame: Media shows its bias
The era of “equal time” in the media is long gone.
Mihaly: Stop the rhetoric
What’s in the governor’s recommended budget isn’t pretty. The governor’s budget makes the state’s housing and criminal justice situations worse, much worse.
Satcowitz: Updating Act 250 to meet the changing times
This cherished landscape is going away. We are blotting it out bit by bit, and once those bits are gone, we can’t get them back
Wilson: G.E.T. R.E.A.L.
We are all to blame because not enough good people stand up and vote or engage the outlaws–those who avoid the Constitution and sound reasoning.
Klar: China won’t buy American wheat
China favors Russian wheat over American.
Rutland-based company finds offshore solutions to workforce needs
Zach Pratico recently moved back to Rutland to launch his business, SmartScale360, that helps small and medium-sized business leverage offshore hiring.
VT Senate declares overdose state of emergency
Senators look to address police Code of Conduct, declare overdoses an emergency, new protections for the homeless, and more
Klar: Let’s get cows, and our food supply system, right-side-up
Curiously, the cow-concerned want to exterminate cows from the planet, and humanity’s only shot at preventing desertification and starvation along with them.
Gov. Scott allocates $29.25M grants to curb sewer overflow pollution
“These investments support economic development, a cleaner environment, and have public health benefits.,” says Governor Scott.
Stack: When the taxpayer just stops paying
When Rep. Brian Cina (P-Burlington) told the House to “Read My Lips: Yes! New taxes!,” he proved that “belligerence is the truest sign of lack of ability.”
Collins: Engineering the end of Vermont’s middle class
We are, in effect, engineering the end to the middle class here in Vermont – which is the beginning of the end of Vermont as we know it.
CLG: Outrage as Biden proclaims Easter Sunday as ‘Trans Day of Visibility’
Every NATO member has military personnel in Ukraine; Death toll in Moscow terror attack rises to 137; Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu
LaMarche: Green Mountain invasion
Vermont’s population set to increase by 40% next week.
Donahue: Events of last week should leave Vermonters reeling
We are sending a message to businesses: we do not want you, or your jobs, here.
Bananas: Democrats suddenly defend the Bible
Not to be outdone the Biden Administration declared the holiest day in Christendom will now be recognized as Transgender Visibility Day.
Charlotte residents remain split over sidewalks
Charlotte has debated the addition of sidewalks in its West Village for more than a decade.
Lakes, rivers and streams stocked with trophy trout
Vermont’s “Trophy Trout” stocking program for 2024 includes nine river sections and 37 lakes and ponds receiving the two-year old trout, some over 18 inches long.
Harrison: Lawmakers, governor making noise over taxes, spending
We have a long way to go before the various tax and spending bills reach the Governor’s desk. The Senate may have different views on what taxes to raise.
Keelan: Better philanthropy than government spending
Your contributions, not more taxes, will go further by giving directly to the NGOs.
Tracie Hauck provides a safe space on the road to recovery
Through her work with the Turning Point Center in Rutland, executive director Tracie Hauck hopes to support those in recovery from substance abuse.
High-tax Vermont to get even higher
The Legislature is opening a big bag of new and higher taxes.
Shorts: Documentary targets homelessness
Sigue ousted from VT/ Weird-Al class/ Distracted driving campaign
Paying you for your opinion about 50% conserved land by 2050
An environmental group is offering to pay $75 to ‘conservation advocates’ who will advance the U.N.-based State of Vermont plan for 50% conservation of total land area by 2050.
Staats: Bill 258 plea
Our own VTFW Department and the dedicated biologists who continue to do an excellent job managing our wildlife resources are opposed to this bill!
Roper: Democrats say, “Read My Lips: Yes! New taxes!” Republicans say, GET REAL!
Battle lines are drawn for November 2024 VT State House races.
Warner: Thank God It’s Good Friday
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Two years after veto, lawmakers angling for expungement reform
“You want to be able to understand … if somebody was involved in credit card fraud,” a spokesperson for Vermont bankers said.
Vermont’s Charity Clark among 12 AGs warning gunmaker Glock
AGs claim Glock had knowledge its guns could be adapted to become “machine guns.”
Fernandez: Hamas supporters buying brains on US campuses
Institutions that accepted funds from Middle Eastern donors experienced 300% more antisemitic incidents than those that did not accept such funding.
House Majority Leader Emily Long’s statement on “real affordability”
“We need to start talking about real fiscal responsibility and real affordability, and what that means.”
Gov. Scott upset over criticism of Education Secretary pick
“Frankly, I’m embarrassed by the message it sends, that a smart, extremely capable professional woman, who has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for kids and addressing inequity for impoverished communities and families, is being villainized simply because of the state she currently lives in.”
“Satisfaction guaranteed or your money Back”
George Robinson Thorne and the making of Montgomery Ward.
Shooting victim when brother killed is charged with federal drug trafficking
A Leicester woman and her longtime boyfriend, who was critically wounded when his brother was fatally shot last summer, pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon.
The Barre stoneworkers’ strike of 1933
Depression-era salary cuts and harsh working conditions led Barre granite workers to go on strike. The National Guard was called out.
MacDonald: A green revolution or all about that Green?
A wealth transfer from poor to rich that doesn’t reduce emissions.
Weak winter a boon to birdwatchers — but crowds could put rare species at risk
With this winter’s relatively weak snowfall, more people may have turned to birding as an outdoor activity for the season.
Vermont’s trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 13
Despite lingering snow cover in some areas, VT Fish & Wildlife says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season.
Gov. Scott opposes land use changes
Gov. argues that the changes will create new layers of bureaucracy and make it harder to build new housing.
Senate considers House-approved safe injection sites, work licensing ‘regardless of immigration status’
Controversial bills that have already cleared the House are now being reviewed by Senate committees.
# of illegal immigrants since 2021 outnumbers population of 43 states
The number of foreign national who have entered the U.S. illegally since 2021 outnumbers the population of New York City.
Roper: Lies and the lying liars who legislate
The Democrat Assistant Majority Leader’s misleading, untrue spin about the Renewable Energy Standard.
Gogo: The true cost of flavored nicotine
The health costs of flavored nicotine products far outweigh the tax revenues generated.
Krowinski: H.289 provides ‘price stability and affordability’ for ratepayers
While Vermont’s greenhouse gas emissions may seem modest on a global scale, our commitment to renewable energy serves as a beacon for others,” Rep. Amy Sheldon said.
Sanders “secures” $15.3 million in fed spending
$2 million for UVM’s Community Schools project. $1.9 million for the Agency of Education Global Leadership Program.$665,000 to establish the Youth Community Action Corps at the Vermont Folklife Center
Klar: The real threat to your way of life
Why famine and food shortages grow more likely each day…in America!
LaMarche: Time to GET REAL about democracy
We must confront the inherent risks posed by unchecked political dominance, but the GOP seems to be focused more on internal squabbles.
California dreamin’ could become Vermont’s nightmare
In 2008, the Terminator decreed California ramp up renewable power. How’s that working out?
Headlines from the Vermont Giggler
Peter Rabbit sues State of Vermont for reparations due to suburban sprawl.
GPS tracking devices found on vehicles returning from Montreal
In the past month alone, two separate incidents have been reported by Burlington residents who stumbled upon these invasive trackers on their cars.
Burlington mayor: “I knew it was trouble” when Council defunded police in 2020
The mayor has always maintained that he was against the policy from the start.
Lawmakers ponder fossil-fuel divestment, paying for new schools
This week lawmakers in the House are set to look at divestment from carbon fuels, new funding for school construction projects, and more.
Galfetti: The cost of Renewable Energy Credits
The Floor Report: 03/21/2024.
Wilson: GOP unity?
Be vigilant, respectful, and honest. We need to resist bad government. A house divided against itself will fall.
Vermont farmers urge senators to not chicken out of passing poultry inspection bill
By meeting a slew of conditions, producers wouldn’t need inspections to sell raw chicken products from the farm, at farmers markets or to restaurants in VT.
Restorative justice referral bill could see ‘a much slower starting process’ with uncertain position funding
The bill would codify the practice of pre-charge referrals so the process is the same regardless of county.
Letters: Marxist madness and impenitent Presidents
Who is responsible for arresting a sitting president who is breaking the law?
Bossange: Elect Mr. Trump again?
Be careful what you wish for… You will likely just be trading one “deep state” for another.
Roper: House passes Renewable Energy Standard amidst cloud of baloney
Sponsoring Rep. deploys word salad to avoid stating truths about the bill.
Bananas: Third semi-annual Vegas odds on the Antichrist!
As the world get’s crazier than a rainbow flag at a Hamas rally we turn our sights to the coming of the lawless one prophesied in holy writ.
Federal judge selections announced
A leading public defender, a law school professor and a longtime federal prosecutor are in the running to become the next U.S. District Court Judge in Vermont.
Holocaust education workshop draws over 50 teachers from across VT
Educators were provided novel tools and resources to help communicate lessons of history, intolerance with focus on Nazi Germany.
Victimized by transgender activism, some Vermonters pushed back
Christian school banned from competitions; Fired snowboard coach wins lawsuit; WCAX takes down report
Klar: Renewables threaten the US power grid
The crisis has regulators scrambling.
An ostrich approach to mental health truth
Office of Public Guardian with its head in the sand
School district promoting political activism with public funds
It calls students to organize “civil resistance” and “establish and maintain a Racial Justice Student Alliance,” in the “Racial Justice: PBL Challenge” class.
Smith: Inequitable, un-environmental illusion
The unrealism of the Renewable Energy Standard grows.
‘State of Lake Fisheries’ March 23/ Priest named state’s attorney/ Flood kitchens to Gaza/ Pharmacy cyberattack over
Priest named state’s attorney. How’s the fishing in Lake Champlain? Kitchens that helped Barre-Montpelier flood victims go to Gaza. Etc.
Money problems, attempts to leave preceded JetBlue’s departure from Burlington
‘It was a constant battle’ to keep JetBlue in the Green Mountain State — a conflict that started long before the airline pulled out in 2023.
Maynard: Will it liberate?
A critical look at the new bondage promoted by Critical Race Theory.
In downtown Burlington, two attempted murders
Two attempted murders in Burlington: one by car, another by gunfire. Suspects are in custody.
Page: Aral Sea catastrophe a warning for geoengineering
A cautionary tale against climate engineering.
Hammond Cove Shooting Range will open April 1
The range operates under rules set by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Shelburne Post Office hit by car again
The crash forced the post office to close its doors for the day as maintenance workers swiftly boarded up the damaged front section on Monday.
Revamped bill aims to stem sexual violence on campus
The bill went nowhere last year but was passed out of committee at Friday’s crossover deadline.
LaMarche: Paternalist policy puzzle
We should examine the twisted ways this legislature has “shielded” children from danger.
CLG: Meet the group threatening Americans’ freedom you’ve probably never heard of
Canadian law endorsed by Trudeau government could impose house arrest for offenses they ‘will commit’; Ex-Parliamentarian sentenced to year in prison in Belgium over group chat ‘Hate Speech’
Keelan: State of the Union, or a major opportunity squandered
The President’s speech quickly devolved into a rant blaming and bashing his opponents.
Despathy: Homeschool civics at the State House
These homeschoolers give me hope for the future and I believe they will continue to stay informed.
Castleton University alum serves up community at local restaurants
Andrew Breting graduated from Castleton University in 2017, but his love of the Castleton community inspired him to open multiple restaurants in the area.
No credit card? No problem, under Vermont Senate bill requiring accepting cash payments
Washington district constituents approached their senator after they were turned away from a business because they only carried cash.
Vermont Legal Aid and parents’ Black hole
Vermont residents can and should expect more from publicly funded organizations than the Blacks received.
Warner: Old Glory or Pride flag – which is MORE inclusive?
Not everyone is LGBTQ or supportive of its ideas. But we’re all Americans blessed with the freedom of speech the flag represents.
Thicket Adventure offers plus-sized options for outdoors enthusiasts
VT clothing brand Thicket Adventure recently hit its Kickstarter goal of $30,000 after only four days.
UVM’s Royall Tyler Theatre turns 50
Governor Scott Declares March 14 ‘Royall Tyler Theatre Day.’
Klar: The biggest climate lie is about cows
If regenerative animal husbandry is eliminated, the chemical spigot will open fully wide to produce “meat alternatives”, destroying our bodies and our planet.
Roper: Senate President Pro Tem’s disgraceful anti-small-“d”-democratic rant
Baruth tells senators to ignore voters and dictates to media how to report.
Wilson: What I learned at the Vermont State House
“A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right, and evil doesn’t become good, just because it’s accepted by a majority.”
Balsamic: Sun’s energy-saving policy causes solar eclipse
Just because there are no green stars doesn’t mean they can’t go green.
Huff: It’s time to G.E.T. R.E.A.L. about Vermont’s future
We cannot afford the crushing tax burden the majority is placing on our household incomes. State spending is out of control.
LaMarche: Joan Shannon’s political autopsy
The Progressives data, voter outreach, and organizing were simply too great – and cheaper.
