Flemming: 12 things Americans consider to bigger problems than climate change
In April, 45% Americans believed “coronavirus/diseases” was the biggest problem facing the country, followed by “the government/poor leadership” at 20%.
Opinion: COVID-19 parents seek new schooling options
COVID-19 is motivating families to seek alternatives to their child’s current schools and inspiring entrepreneurs to create new enterprises. Public and private school choice policies enacted in nearly every state over the last 30 years are facilitating this process.
Plan to fund schools hit by homeschooling losses would cause slight hike in property taxes statewide
Vermont Secretary of Education Daniel French wants a change in state law to allow funding of school districts this year based on last year’s pre-pandemic enrollment, he said in an Aug. 24 recommendation to the Legislature.
School choice shined this week
School choice was a policy star this week at the Republican National Convention. President Donald Trump capped off the week by stating his desire to “expand charter schools and provide school choice for every family in America” during his speech Thursday night, the final night of the convention.
Father of man killed in Seattle lawless CHOP zone files $3 billion in claims against city, county
The father of a young man killed in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) zone has filed $3 billion in claims against King County, the city of Seattle, and Washington state.
Democratic Sen Chris Murphy deletes his tweet condemning looting, vigilantism
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut deleted a tweet he posted Thursday condemning vigilantism, looting and police shootings of black people, saying it gave the false impression he was equating property damage to murder.
Left-wing protesters harass politicians, RNC guests leaving White House after Trump’s RNC speech
Left-wing protesters in Washington D.C. harassed and blocked people trying to leave the White House as the Republican National Convention ended late Thursday night, numerous videos show.
Home schooling exodus costing school districts money?
The House Education Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday at 10:30 a.m. will discuss a draft bill about how homeschooling affects public school financing.
More California blackouts — foreshadowed for Vermont?
Vermont has no fossil fuel electricity generation to shut down, but it will need to find renewable electricity from somewhere to power those 60,000 electric cars it plans to subsidize. Where, and what exactly? And at what price?
1 in 5 small business owners say they will close if economic conditions don’t improve within 6 months
More than 20 percent of small business owners said they will have to close permanently if current economic conditions do not improve within the next six months, according to a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Sununu invites dissatisfied New Yorkers to come to New Hampshire
Recent reports indicate New Yorkers frustrated with high taxes and fearing for their safety during the COVID-19 pandemic are flocking to New Hampshire.
Report reveals 300 New Hampshire businesses marked as permanently closed
User review platform Yelp is reporting that about 300 businesses in New Hampshire shuttered their doors permanently since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Also, a New Hampshire researcher warns that the spike in unemployment is leading to a rise in those lacking health insurance.