Video: EAI President Myers Mermel testifies on Affordable Heating Act
On Wednesday, Ethan Allen Institute President Myers Mermel testified before the Senate Natural Resources and Energy committee regarding S.5, the Affordable Heat Act.
Myers Mermel: Fatal flaws appear in clean heat standard
The clean heat standard is dead. That’s not to say that S.5 won’t become law, because it will. But the fatal flaws in the policy which will prevent its implementation became very clear this past week.
Video: Meet Myers Mermel, a candidate for U.S. Senate representing Vermont
“Generally Irritable” host Ericka Redic interviews Myers Mermel, a candidate for U.S. Senate from Manchester.
Myers Mermel: Lack of proper crime data reporting undermining law enforcement in Vermont
The Vermont Crime Information Center compiles and reports law enforcement incidents from across the state to the Department of Justice through the FBI. The problem is that the Department of Justice has not published its analyses, summaries or reports since 2020.
Gov. Mike Huckabee endorses Myers Mermel for U.S. Senate in Vermont
In offering his endorsement, Governor Huckabee cited Mermel’s commitment to fighting high taxes, inflation, high gasoline prices, and high food prices.
Myers Mermel: UVM should make land rent payment until it educates Vermonters once again
UVM is currently not providing public education; it is providing private education. New enrollments from out-of-staters are at 82% and in-state enrollments are at 18%. UVM is no longer a “public” institution.
Mermel: Introducing RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy has given us insights into his character which can help us understand his worldview. He stands alone on our public stage today with his desire to explore difficult areas, to find meaning, and to perform the duty of virtuous service.
Mermel: Governor Scott, we appreciate you
Republicans call him weak or label him a RINO, but somehow they don’t understand that Governor Scott is the best thing anyone on the right has going for them.
Mermel: ChatGPT predicts George Will’s EAI speech
ChatGPT draws on the same multitude of sources, and it was able to draft a George Will speech in less than one minute. Here is ChatGPT’s rendering of how George Will might respond to the speech topic.
Mermel: Will Bernie secretly bail out Silicon Valley Bank?
We should expect him to be against a federal bailout of SVB or a federally subsidized bank rescue of SVB. A federal bailout of SVB would only benefit the rich with money coming from the middle class, and progressives oppose structural inequalities like that, right?
Mermel: Victory for opponents of Affordable Heat Act — potentially a poisoned chalice
The Affordable Heat Act with one amendment passed the Senate 19-10 on Thursday. However, opponents won a victory by forcing its supporters to attach an amendment which delayed a vote enacting the legislation until Jan. 15, 2025.
Mermel: Upfront cost of Affordable Heat Act likely over $5 billion
The Affordable Heat Act will increase income inequality and punish low and moderate income people, particularly our BIPOC population. It is an immoral, regressive surcharge on the most vulnerable among us.