Today, Friday, November 7 is Feedback Friday on Hot Off The Press, VDC’s radio show on WDEV AM-550, FM 96.1, and www.wdevradio.com. You are invited to call in to 802-244-1777 between 11:05 – noon. 

The floor is yours to discuss or ask whatever you want. Only as ‘food for thought,’ here are a few headlines and thought questions.

Dame criticizes anonymous mailer ahead of GOP election; Ingalls condemns Dame ‘coward’ statement

What do YOU think about the postcard criticizing GOP incumbent chair Paul Dame? About his response? Who should lead the Vermont GOP and why?

Act 73 Education Reform faces legal challenge for excluding religious schools

 Mid Vermont Christian school (MVCS) and families affected by the requirements are challenging the new law. Should religious schools have access to tuition funding?

Vermont’s “appalling” housing costs rooted in excessive regulation

 Says economist Art Woolf (at right with reporter Russell Flannery): “Housing could be a lot cheaper than it is if we relaxed regulatory burdens. Why are you going to move to the middle of Iowa? Because houses are cheap and they’re not cheap here. It’s not like we don’t have the land or the ability to build houses. It’s appalling that our houses are as expensive as they are; they don’t need to be.” 

What should Vermont do to increase housing?

Central Vermont Career Center bond vote defeated

If you live in Washington County, did you vote for this? Why or why not?

Polls: Despite union pushback, majority of Vermonters back State workers’ office return

What do you think about the governor’s order that state employees return to the office at least three days a week by December 1?

SNAP recipients to receive 50% of benefits, beginning Nov. 7

Are you concerned the government shutdown will lead to hunger, plane crashes, or other serious problems? What should be done?

Read these headlines and more at Vermont Daily Chronicle and the Burlington Daily News. 

I hope to hear from you!

Thanks

Guy