A Memorial Day like no other in the era of COVID-19
This Memorial Day, during the time of COVID-19, will be different from all others. Many cemeteries likely will have new restrictions, making it more difficult for visitors to pay their respects.
Rep. Mark Higley: Meg Hansen gives voice to Vermont families and workers
I believe the crisis will either mark a turning point for Vermont or the point of no return. We need to elect candidates who have the competence and courage to tackle the challenges ahead with fresh solutions that prioritize Vermont’s workers and middle and working class families.
Pew report: Expect increase in debt collection lawsuits, debt collectors seizing stimulus checks
A new report published by Pew Charitable Trusts suggests that with the increase of debt collection lawsuits, “debt collectors may seize $1,200 coronavirus checks intended for household expenses.”
Roper: Get ready for the ‘Global Warming Shutdown Act’
What the GWSA would do is empower the Agency of Natural Resources to come up with and enforce “rules” designed to shrink the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to specific levels by 2025, 2030 and 2050, regardless of any collateral impacts and consequences.
Vermonters crowdsource legal funding for gym owner’s battle with Donovan
A crowd-sourced funding page for Club Fitness, the Rutland gym embattled in a legal tussle with Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan, had raised $3,060 as of Friday morning.
John Klar: Vermont, the least sensible place for solar panels
Vermont has not estimated future disposal costs or the sizable environmental costs of manufacturing and shipping for residential installation. And being colder and cloudier than most states, Vermont is perhaps the least sensible place in America for solar panels.
Vermont’s unemployment rate increases to 15.6 percent in April
“As anticipated, the monthly numbers show the tremendous economic impact of COVID-19. We are seeing an unprecedented level of economic disruption in our state, nation, and around the world.”
Taxpayer Protection Alliance report finds taxpayer-funded broadband networks not worth the money
GONs only reach about a third of potential broadband consumers living in the municipalities that have built these networks. But all residents of said municipalities must foot the bill for these boondoggles, resulting in sky-high expenses for taxpayers.
Gov. Phil Scott announces limited reopening of restaurants, hair salons, additional health services
Governor Phil Scott today announced the resumption of additional business operations, including outdoor seating at restaurants and bars, hair salons and barber shops and some additional health services.
Analysis: Under threat from AG Donovan, outdoor gym owner throws in the towel
“Today is a sad day in America,” Sean Manovill begins. “Club Fitness has been sued and fined into submission. Contempt of court carries a threat of jail time, and I cannot do that to my wife and two young children. The state of Vermont has taken the rights of free people to make us comply with their agenda.”
New York’s mayor goes after Jewish residents again
For the second time since the COVID-19 pandemic became a daily battle between disease control and civil liberties, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has taken to Twitter to criticize the peaceful assembly of Jews in a city that boasts over a million Jewish residents.
Sheffield Wind acknowledges noise issues and expresses regret
After nearly eight and a half years, Vermont Wind, developer and operator of the Sheffield Wind Project, has settled a noise complaint and resolved other legal claims with Paul and Carol Brouha, owners of an adjacent property in Sutton.