A sheriff is not a bureaucratic appointee and does not represent the federal government. Rather, your sheriff is a representative of the people and works for the people of his county. He can be the most powerful defender of your liberty.
H.157 passed in the state Senate on June 24, 2021, by a vote of 21-9. The purpose of the bill is to mandate that construction contractors register with the state and conform to certain regulatory requirements in order to legally do business on residential homes in Vermont.
The new paid family and medical leave program will allow workers whose businesses participate in the voluntary program to get paid at least 60% of their regular wages for up to six weeks if they take time off for personal health or family reasons.
Trying to use more gas than you have makes no sense on a road trip. But, replace the gas with money, and you have the U.S. government right now. Think of it this way: Our tax revenue should be enough “gas” to fund the necessary expenses for the government. But, Washington is spending. A lot. More than we ever have.
Vermont’s capital city canceled Independence Day celebrations under a shallow ruse that the pandemic posed a threat, and instead encouraged Vermonters to attend an African drumming exhibition collecting people from around the state.
Vision statements are not without some aspirational merit, but the Vermont Proposition seriously needs to be put on the shelf.
Are you starting to make the connection between the harms of the incessant drive to achieve with the expectations of dominant white “professional” culture? Do you know how the insidious ways of white supremacy culture play out in the systems and behaviors of toxic work cultures?
Vermont Liberty Network is asking patriots across the state to gather at noon Saturday, July 3 at the State House to celebrate Independence Day and Vermont’s heritage. Organizers say the event will show support for police, veterans and others, and also note the exceptionalism of Vermont in opposing slavery. Bring your flags.
Unless the U.S. Treasury makes the rules more flexible and allows town employees to make important funding decisions which county employees are making in other states, Vermont will be at a severe disadvantage relative to other states in regard to how it spends the county ARPA money.
Thursday night Vermont Republicans from all across the state gathered together, in-person and un-masked, to celebrate the 70th birthday of Governor Jim Douglas. Over 200 people gathered, mingled, sat down to eat together or stood around sharing a drink.
Bailey’s Beach Club in Rhode Island is in the news regarding its disputed minority membership numbers. The preeminent attendee, and past member, is Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. He is the scion of a famous Rhode Island family and graduate of private preparatory schools and Yale.
In the June 23 episode of “It’s News to Us,” host Steve Merrill brings you news stories that other local publications don’t. He gives his views and opinions on the political and social issues of the day.