“In conclusion, because this bill contains urgently needed funds for Vermonters, I am allowing it to become law. But the Legislature should take note that I will not support any additional, unnecessary, or unwise use of ARPA or ESSER funding.”
After states shut down schools and forced families into virtual learning, parents and families found new ways to provide K-12 education to their children. While doing so, support for school choice options soared, a new poll from Real Clear Opinion Research found.
In the recent 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.
Since March 2020, 10 bills in eight states have been signed into law that are aimed at increasing legislative oversight of governors’ emergency powers. These laws were enacted in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah.
In the 33rd episode of “Travels With Charlie — Vermont Politics in Real Life,” host Charlie Papillo meets with the leaders of Teen Challenge Vermont — Pastor Rick Welch and Larry McGraw — to find out what makes the faith-based, substance abuse recovery center in Lamoille County so successful.
The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing is asking for an additional $1M for tourism marketing. We should give it to them. Our annual $3M marketing budget supports this industry that generates $373M in tax revenue.
The policies include expanding background checks, limiting handgun purchases and enacting red flag laws at a national level. The senators are calling the legislation the Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act.
A group of Democratic Party pollsters acknowledged “major errors” in their 2020 polling in an autopsy-like report discussing how they ended up wrong for the second presidential election in a row.
Don’t let the politicians use the cover of good tax decreases on feminine products and military pensions to hide the stink of two major tax increases on Vermonters.
The annual Duct Tape Derby sledding competition saw record attendance this year, with 30 sledders racing in makeshift sleds on Feb. 20.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has rejected a proposal that would have allowed police officers to be sued for misconduct. The measure was rejected 184-178.
The bill aims to add four seats to the Supreme Court. Republicans currently hold six seats on the court while Democrats hold only three. During the contentious confirmation process of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Democrats threatened that “nothing is off the table” if Republicans confirmed Barrett.