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 […]
Category: politics
“Liberty” street mural decision delayed, project criticized by Montpelier official
By Guy Page Due to a decision by the City of Montpelier, there will be no “Liberty and Justice for All” street mural painting party Friday, July 3, organizer and Republican gubernatorial candidate John Klar […]
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. […]
“Liberty and Justice for All” painted next to “Black Lives Matter”?
In appeal for unity, guv candidate Klar asks Montpelier City Council permission to paint flag, words from Pledge of Allegiance in red, white and blue next to BLM street mural By Guy Page June 30, […]
AOT won’t remove messages painted in highway right-of-way
After receiving guidance from governor’s office, Agency of Transportation officials say “We are in ever changing times…..these voices need to be heard.” Profane, grotesque, dangerous-to-traffic messaging still must be removed By Guy Page June 25, […]
In towns bordering Vermont, Massachusetts State Police watch for Antifa
By Guy Page June 3, 2020 – Massachusetts State Police are looking for Antifa activity in small towns in Berkshire County on the Vermont border, according to a memo from the Pittsfield, MA mayor to […]
Branagan, Milne toss hats into ring for statewide office
By Guy Page June 2, 2020 – Last week saw a trifecta of announcements for statewide office on the Republican side of the ballot for the 2020 election. In the general election, five-term State Treasurer […]
Municipal clerks speak out on vote-by-Mail plan
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 the General Election […]
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 the Vermont Legislature […]
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 senator, and the […]