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Author Archives: TNR

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Klar: Whistleblower teacher challenges woke indoctrination

Annie Wilson pointed out that those grooming young children for these radical, life-altering decisions would once have been regarded as reportable predators, but are now being shielded while children are being exploited.

April 18, 2023 in Commentary.
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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.

April 18, 2023 in Commentary.
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Gov. Phil Scott calls for focus on communities and people

If you agree Vermonters can’t afford higher taxes, fees and penalties, and that we should use historic federal funds and state surpluses to address the basic fundamental needs to revitalize communities, write the Governor’s Office and contact your legislators.

April 18, 2023 in Commentary.
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Opinion: Wearing masks based on unfounded fear

We need to educate ourselves about masks and ensure that leaders in all areas of our society have a thorough understanding of the fact that masks cause harm. There are other options to get the job done.

April 18, 2023 in Commentary, Events.
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Roper: Giving 16- and 17-year-olds the vote — why not?

These politicians know that inexperienced, developing, often confused young people are more prone to peer pressure, are more likely to do stupid things, and care less about future consequences that they can be easily manipulated. And manipulate them is what they intend to do.  

April 17, 2023 in Commentary.
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Vermont rail lines are safe and inspected often, officials say

Against the backdrop of startling and concerning images and reports of train derailments across the U.S. in recent months, Vermont officials have offered an upbeat assessment of one of the oldest modes of transportation within the state.

April 17, 2023 in TNR News.
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Rep. Charles Wilson: The last of the Mohicans — or Republicans

The current supermajority rules and it is all about programs and committees, out-of-state agendas, and a huge growing bureaucracy. Who really stands to benefit? The very few elites.

April 17, 2023 in Commentary.
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Opinion: Biden’s ‘green’ policies are following Europe straight into the dark

The entire Biden administration has been systematically and intentionally dismantling the powerful, reliable energy system America has built over the past century, and offering in its place little more than vague promises of a “clean, renewable” system will miraculously appear to replace it.

April 17, 2023 in Commentary.
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Senate OKs big legislative pay, benefit hike

The Vermont Senate on Thursday gave initial approval to a hefty pay and benefits increase for the Vermont Legislature. S.39 provides weekly salaries for all House and Senate members during the 18-20 week Legislative Session.

April 15, 2023 in TNR News.

Environment and Energy Committee advances ‘carbon tax’ on home heating fuels in 8-3 vote

S.5, with its multi-billion-dollar price tag that will add at least $500 a year to the average household’s annual heating bill, is just the tip of the iceberg for what legislators have in store. Once S.5 passes, the plan is to bring forward a similar carbon tax on gasoline and diesel motor fuels.

April 14, 2023 in TNR News.
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Vermont ranks next-to-last in new economic report

The American Legislative Exchange Council’s new report, Rich States, Poor States, has the Green Mountain State ranking 49th in a cumulative review of 15 state policy variables. The factors are directly tied to legislative policy set forth by state governments.

April 14, 2023 in TNR News.
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South Burlington looks at tree planting as a step toward carbon goals

South Burlington officials want to eliminate 60% of the city’s carbon footprint by 2030, and with transportation accounting for two-thirds of that figure, the city’s climate action plan finalized last October is pushing for more electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

April 14, 2023 in TNR News.

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