Scott opposes H688 provision allowing groups to sue State for missing carbon reduction goals by Guy Page August 7, 2020 – Expect the Vermont Senate to fully fund the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) when […]
Category: Legislation
Planned Parenthood affiliate in Vermont netted millions thru Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Administration, lawmakers say affiliates don’t qualify for program meant to help struggling small businesses, they want $$ returned By Guy Page Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) has received between $2 million […]
Bananas, egg shells, and unintended consequences
Black bear binges on buffet in bin after Vermonter tries to comply with new composting law by Shannara Johnson July 3, 2020 – A couple of months ago, I said on our local Front Porch […]
New election law glitch leaves Secretary of State’s authority ambiguous, Guv says
Gov. Phil Scott lets S348 pass into law, but urges Legislature to fix problem when it reconvenes in August, says House Gov Ops didn’t fix problem when warned Hardwick couple receives absentee ballot for stranger […]
Scott OK with ‘Liberty and Justice for All’ street mural
Montpelier mayor, councilor haven’t seen application; Scott concerned about funding, lawsuit parts of Global Warming Solutions Act bill; Guv questions Leahy’s furlough figure of 1111 immigration employees By Guy Page July 1, 2020 – Gov. […]
Scott won’t veto universal vote-by-mail bill
Governor also backs racial reparations in concept, but questions process; says State will protect historic statues if threatened By Guy Page June 29, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott said at his press conference today he […]
Scott OK with voting-by-mail, unless….
By Guy Page June 24, 2020 – At his press conference today, Governor Phil Scott left the door open – but only just a tiny crack – for a veto of S348, universal voting by […]
Juneteenth resolution author responds
Original resolution was much stronger condemnation of Trump Editor’s Note: Rep. Kevin “Coach” Christie (D-Hartford), the sponsor of the “Juneteenth” resolution to be considered today by the Vermont House of Representatives (see yesterday’s post) was […]
“Juneteenth” resolution calls Trump tweets “racist”
Resolution sponsored by Vermont House Democrat likely to be introduced tomorrow By Guy Page June 18, 2020 – A proposed Vermont House resolution honoring “Juneteenth” also describes recent tweets by President Trump are “racist.” The […]
Business as usual In Legislature today:
Voting on vote-by-mail fraud, role of Fish & Wildlife, surface water, ivory trafficking, recovery home guidelines, streamlining probation and parole, ban on little plastic bottles in hotels; Homeless Bill of Rights dead By Guy Page […]