Wokeness is ripping through America’s schools. Here’s how to protect your children from it
It’s back to school! You bought all the school supplies and new clothes, but what about insulating your children against school indoctrination?
Gov. Scott, state partners, health care providers discuss resources to address substance abuse
At his weekly media briefing, Governor Phil Scott highlighted available resources and new state investments passed this year to combat the opioid epidemic and support those with substance use disorder, including nearly $9 million in new investments for prevention, treatment and recovery.
Statewide primary election canvass to be held Monday, Aug. 22
The statewide canvass will be held at the Secretary of State’s office, located in Montpelier at 128 State Street. Secretary Condos, along with Chairs or their designees from the three major parties will be certifying vote totals and winners for federal and statewide offices.
Germany to mandate masking for anyone not re-vaxxed every three months
Germany has gone “full Germany” on the subject of mask mandates. The new Infection Protection Act requires indoor masking for the unvaccinated beginning this fall.
Anya Tynio: GOP candidates not to blame for Liam Madden
“I disagree with the implication by Paul Dame that I hold some level of blame for this outcome. In reality Paul Dame failed to inform voters of candidate deception, opting instead to underestimate the consequences of Madden’s bid for office.”
Vermont state revenue: What do we want for the new ‘normal’?
A strong economy, spurred by federal stimulus money and funds to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, is producing a surge in Vermont state tax receipts. Personal income taxes are up, meals and rooms taxes are up, and so are corporate taxes. Now is the time to start planning for when revenues come back down to earth.
Podcast: Examining how COVID-19 lockdowns so easily curbed American freedoms
“I wrote ‘Lockdown’ basically as a look back on where the government got it wrong and how the Democrats used it for political gain, but more importantly, looking forward to how the Democrats plan to continue to use a pandemic to segue into the next cause to justify continuing lockdowns,” Cheryl Chumley says.
Students needed to make up pandemic learning losses. Instead, expectations were lowered, study shows
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic significantly hampering K-12 education, millions of students across the U.S. are working on assignments substantially below their grade level, according to a study released Monday.
Scott issues 10-point action plan framework to counter rising violent crime in Vermont
Governor Phil Scott today issued his 10-point public safety enhancement and violence prevention action plan, laying out the framework of a comprehensive response to address violent crime and other public safety concerns across the state.
Updated Vermont code of ethics kicks in
Under Vermont’s new code of ethics, according to the release, standards are set for unethical conduct, preferential treatment, misuse of position, information, and government resources, and gift limitations and exceptions.
Younger Americans identify as independent more than Republicans, Democrats combined
Gallup released survey data Thursday showing that Millennials and Gen Z Americans are sticking with the “Independent” label. In fact, more of the surveyed Millennial and Gen Z Americans identify as Independent than as Republican and Democrat combined.
Agency of Natural Resources: Low emission and electric vehicle rulemaking public events
These proposed amendments set standards for auto manufacturers that will reduce greenhouse gas and criteria air pollutant emissions from passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and engines that are delivered for sale or placed in service in Vermont.