Infrastructure bill will bring new, 100% federal funding for transportation projects
State transportation officials expect a new federal infrastructure bill will soon deliver a large influx of federal transportation money to Vermont.
New Hampshire governor warns that revenue shortfalls will force budget cuts
There will “undoubtedly” be state budget cuts due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Chris Sununu said Wednesday.
As national unemployment nears 10%, here’s how Congress can soften the blow
If policymakers want to prevent the unemployment rate from spiking to what the Federal Reserve projected could be 32%, they should fix the botched $600 bonus unemployment benefit by capping it at 100% of workers’ previous wages.
Idaho becomes first state to protect women’s sports from transgender agenda
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has given women athletes renewed hope. Faced with a politically correct culture that is denying women the right to a fair playing field in sports, the Republican governor signed into law new protections for them.
Vermont Senate worries laidoff employees will cash $600 from feds and not go back to work
A Senate committee will meet Thursday morning to address the looming problem of Vermonters choosing to receive the $600 federal unemployment payment rather than go back to work.
Meg Hansen: Flattening the curve by spiking health resources
Fewer hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, especially in rural areas, coupled with reduced access to medical imaging will thwart Vermont’s ability to take care of all COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization and respiratory support.
Citizen journalists visit coronavirus hospitals, find no ill patients or crowds awaiting testing
Citizen journalists around the country have decided to survey coronavirus hospital centers supposedly overwhelmed by a surge of patients. What they found surprised them.
Keelan: Vermont strong – now even stronger
Out of such devastation and recovery came the motto, “Vermont Strong.” Today, we are going through much worse and from what I have seen so far, “Vermont Strong” has become “Even Stronger.”
Sen. Sanders, Mayor Bill De Blasio, back Amazon worker fired for breaking coronavirus quarantine
Sen. Bernie Sanders is expressing support for an Amazon employee who was fired Monday for breaking a coronavirus quarantine while trying to organize a mass walk-out.
Gov. Scott calls on Vermonters to support COVID-19 response
“As we prepare for a surge in COVID-19 cases expected in the coming weeks, it will require each and every one of us to do our part to ease the burden on our health care system, the struggles of those less fortunate, and, ultimately, to save the lives of our friends and neighbors.”
Roper: Lessons from the Great Depression
When the imminent threat of the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, we will undoubtedly be dealing with an economic situation of high unemployment and businesses in flux. Government policy will have a significant impact on how quickly the economy recovers — or not.
Trump: Coronavirus ‘surge is coming;’ Americans must adhere to distancing guidelines
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a surge is coming in the spread of the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 160,000 Americans and killed more than 3,700, but urged everyone to follow federal guidelines so the country can end the pandemic.