McClaughry: Biden’s new climate czar
Apparently Biden didn’t notice the irony in appointing a climate czar who has his own private jet, two yachts, several fancy houses, and who knows how many carbon dioxide producing vehicles.
Facebook sued by 48 states, Federal Trade Commission over allegations of monopolistic practices
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and the Federal Trade Commission, accuse Facebook of using its dominant market position to acquire and otherwise crush competitors, tactics that amount to monopolistic abuse that harm users.
A 2020 election redo in 4 states? Here are the details about Texas lawsuit
Texas has filed an unprecedented motion with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking for leave to file a complaint against the states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin over the 2020 presidential election. The motion alleges that changes made in election rules in those states violated the Constitution.
These 3 presidential elections also went into overtime. Here’s how they were resolved.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden will have to get in line for bragging rights. This fall’s presidential election, the results of which the Trump campaign continues to challenge in key battleground states, is hardly the first national election that went into overtime.
Scott cites Pearl Harbor dead, American unity in WWII to challenge Vermont to fight Covid
In a public statement issued Dec. 7, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott contrasted the number of Americans killed during the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor — 2,463 — with the 8,913 Americans who died Dec. 3-6 of Covid-19.
Health Department to text close contacts; vaccination priority announced
If you get a text from the number 86911, it’s the Vermont Health Department calling. Message: you’ve been exposed. Quarantine immediately. This 86911 texting program is a new contact tracing outreach of the Health Department.
Bernie Sanders acknowledges Democrats stalled Trump COVID relief, agrees it was mistake
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday acknowledged that Democrats stalled coronavirus relief in the past and agreed it was a mistake in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper.
Levine unaware of new cases at New Hope Bible Church
Health Commissioner Mark Levine is unaware of any new Covid-19 cases stemming from the disputed test positive at the New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.
Impeachment and legislative reform aimed at Gov. Sununu’s executive powers largely ‘symbolic’ says UNH professor
Their gripe with the governor stems from what they argue is an abuse of executive power and an overstepping of constitutional authority in the governor’s response to COVID-19.
New Hampshire state revenue comes in stronger than anticipated
Business tax revenues were much higher than predicted, indicating the businesses which pay it are doing well. Revenues from business profits and enterprise taxes could produce between $768.4 million, a $17.7 million deficit, to $792.2 million, a $6.1 million surplus.
Election law at center stage as legal battles continue in several states
Lawsuits remain ongoing in several states alleging election irregularities and fraud, and improperly followed state and federal procedures, which could impact how and when Electoral College votes are cast on Dec. 14.
New Hampshire cutting taxes on Covid-hit businesses. Vermont?
It would also give New Hampshire’s tourism industry another competitive edge over Vermont’s. Our legislature has not expressed an interest in reducing Vermont’s rooms and meals tax or providing any other kind of tax or regulatory relief.