Neither the lengthy time frame nor the details were what either most legislators or Gov. Phil Scott had in mind when they passed the law this spring.
Keep it, kill it, change it: Act 73 report elicits strong reaction, disagreement
Retired Navy leader talks Trump, top brass on WDEV at 11 AM today
“Other Presidents have engaged with potential senior leaders before nominating them. JFK knew Maxwell Taylor very well before nominating him to be Chairman,” Deal said.
ICE detains construction workers in Newport
Mow later, save the birds. Vermont housing shortage #2 worst in nation. Cows healthy, though.
Baker: How to get the right people elected
One of the readers and commenters of this great news outlet asked how do we “get someone out of office?” There are many things a single individual can do. It all counts. Do not let the devil convince you that your vote or opinion doesn’t matter. Do not hide behind that weak rhetoric.
Letters: Stahler on Roy, Smith on Democracy, Page on political courage
Somehow, the fact that Vermont emits the LEAST amount of CO2 in the nation has escaped our legislators and media.
Correction: Bill exempts military retirement income from state income tax
S.51 gives a $250 tax credit on military pensions for earners of up to $25,000, and reduces the size of the credit on a graduated basis on earners claiming up to $30,000.
Silverstein: School data shows more spending, worse results
Part 1 of a 3-part commentary
Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy grew to $2.1 billion in 2023
Green Mountain State maintains #2 ranking for outdoor recreation as part of GDP.
Mennonite mudders, hero cop, dead toddler stories draw most reader interest in 2024
The two biggest ‘talkers’ were both about courageous sacrifice in response to tragedy.
It’s cold. New England’s burning oil and coal to keep the lights on
Thanks to Vermont’s large, hard-working, decentralized network of heating oil fuel dealers, and the renewable-preferring state government’s opposition to extending natural gas lines, heating fuels like oil, propane and kerosene provide about 59% of the Green Mountain State’s heat. More populous southern New England is far less energy-diverse.
Thurston: Unreliable renewables
The Global Warming Solutions Act, the Clean Heat Standard, and the 100% Renewable Electricity laws are taking us into a cul-de-sac of energy poverty.
Will Legislature raise other taxes to keep property tax low? Bill Sayre, VDC discuss
The Democrat House leadership promise to keep property taxes low raises at least three big questions.
Roper: More bad news for unworkable Heat Standard
PUC recommends not adopting obligations; cites lack of data, and harm to low-income Vermonters.
After yesterday, Vermont is a purple state
Gov. Phil Scott re-elected. Kamala wins big in the Green Mountain State. Voters turned thumbs down on the Democrat supermajority in the Legislature.
Newport heads to State House to protest hospital downsizing
DMV commissioner moves sideways. Emergency coms listening tour. Election deepfakes.
McGuinness: Clean Heat Standard fuel cost increase is a fact
If you do the math, the $4.04/gallon increase estimate for reaching the state’s mandated carbon goals is accurate.
Donald Koch: How can Vermont actually combat climate change?
The Democrat supermajority in Montpelier is infatuated with the idea that climate change is caused entirely by human behavior—namely, by the discharge of greenhouse gases—and that if Vermont can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, it can stop climate change and lead the rest of the nation in doing so as well
Green: Proposed ‘catch and release’ solutions
Our Legislature should abandon the revolving door approach to prosecution of serial offenders. Here’s how to do it.
Blotter: Kayaker’s body found/ school bus gas siphoned/ propane truck struck
Housekeeper, of Bennington, had been missing for 10 days.
Klar: Vermont Supreme Court sacrifices children to big pharma
Rules no liability even for experimental shots administered against parental wishes
Koch: Much ado about climate change
It’s time we stop trying to “lead the nation” and start trying to “save our neighborhoods.”
Letters: Ehlers on waste in rivers/ Broughton on faith
Effluent is being released into VT rivers, but there are rays of hope.
Hillary-backing California mogul just donated $300k to Trump
There’s a real chance President Trump is convicted of felony charges and sentenced to prison. Bluntly, that’s part of why I’m supporting him. I believe our justice system is being weaponized against him.
Fellow governor stumps for Trump while Scott looks on
Make America Great Again!, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum urged the state GOP convention as Trump foe and fellow Gov. Phil Scott watched.
SHORTS: State vehicle auction Saturday
Summer Free Fishing Day, opening day of Vermont’s bass fishing season, as well as the Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival, all on June 8.
Friday at Four: White, gun-totin’ liberal crimewave?/ 2024 Property Tax Revolt continues/ EVs and the Eclipse
First it was the shooting of three Palestinians. Then someone set Bernie Sanders’ outer office on fire. What do the suspects have in common?
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.”
Roper: Clean Heat Standard exploding on the launch pad
A perfect storm of legislative incompetence and bureaucratic bumbling.
