Scott signs public safety bills into law
On Tuesday, Republican Gov. Phil Scott inked seven bills pertaining to juvenile crime and weapons, crimes against health care workers, and school safety.
Chick-fil-A’s woke turn signals larger problem of DEI in corporate America
Social media was buzzing on Tuesday about Chick-fil-A Inc. announcing the hiring of a vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It’s quite possible that Chick-fil-A will feel some heat now, too. And it should.
ACLU sues red state for banning sex changes for kids
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Nebraska for its laws banning abortions at 12 weeks and sex change surgeries for minors.
Opinion: Lock up the shoplifters, not the merchandise
If we allow our politicians to embrace the philosophy that shoplifting is caused by poverty and should not be criminalized, we will kill our cities and descend into lawlessness.
Pelham: Vermont could face financial crisis similar to 1990-91
Vermont’s fiscal history over the past 20 years as well as the recent wisdom of Vermont’s economists indicate we may be at a critical fork in the road, with debilitating consequences should the governor’s veto not be sustained.
Roper: Higher home heating fuel prices are just the beginning — gas and diesel are next
Next up is the transportation sector and higher taxes on gasoline and diesel fuels plus higher registration fees on vehicles that use those fuels.
Klar: Is the Randolph locker room dispute settled?
Blake Allen and her family are heroes for standing up for children being ideologically and chemically experimented upon, and for defending women’s rights to free speech, fairness in sporting competitions and privacy while disrobed.
Former Vermont State Police director: AG action against troopers will have chilling effect
I urge Attorney General Clark to step back and rethink the best way to bring accountability to policing through the lens of procedural justice.
New Hampshire school district received thousands of COVID relief dollars to fund youth pride event with drag queen
Manchester School District received $4,000 of the city of Manchester’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through a Community Event and Activation Grant to put on a June 2 high school pride event.
Attorneys general file amicus brief in support of handgun age requirement
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a joint amicus brief alongside 21 other attorneys general, including the attorney general of Vermont, to support the federal government’s prohibition of handguns and ammunition to those 21 and older.
Tom Evslin: Is AI dangerous?
Forget the hype on either side. AI is a tool that can and will be used both for good and evil. I think the potential outweighs the risk. Regardless, the genie is out of the bottle.
Left seeks to extend voting to prisoners, noncitizens to expand base
The District of Columbia is looking to join five states — including Vermont — to allow noncitizen voting in local elections for municipal offices or school boards. Oregon advanced a bill to make the state the third in the country to allow inmates to vote, following Vermont and Maine.