Flemming: Canada’s carbon tax failure, eh?
Let us work to make sure our neighbors are aware of how devastating a carbon tax has been for Canada, so that Vermonters do not have the expend so much energy in repealing our own carbon tax.
Here’s how a suspected ISIS fighter ended up in the US as a refugee
All the suspected Islamic State fighter had to do was lie on his United Nations applications for refugee status and during interviews with U.S. Customs and Immigration Services officials.
Hillary Clinton praises child who knelt during Pledge Of Allegiance
“It takes courage to exercise your right to protest injustice, especially when you’re 11!” Clinton tweeted. “Keep up the good work Mariana.”
EPA forced to ban pesticides based on ‘secret science’ it wants to end
“This proposed ban was not based on actual EPA research; it was based on a single, privately-produced study for which data remains unavailable to the public — even the EPA staff have never been able access to the underlying data.”
Opinion: Phil Scott in an age of identity politics
As things stand now, the GOP is stuck between betraying its principles for a larger share of the state’s more left-leaning votes, or giving up control of the executive branch.
NY Democrat Cuomo under fire after saying America was ‘never that great’
New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo tried a do-over after saying America was “never that great” at a legislation signing that would make sex-trafficking a felony in the state Tuesday.
Keelan: The patient is no longer the focal point
Not too many years ago, when you went to see your medical provider, you were the focal point. In the ensuing years, that has changed.
State Headliners: Three Vermont Legislature incumbents lose in primary
Rep. Valerie Stuart of Brattleboro and Rep. Paul Belaski of Windsor were defeated in contested primaries yesterday. Also, Rutland County Sen. David Soucy failed to secure nomination.
Moore: With election in sight, vote for a free-market economy
A thriving market economy results in job creation, higher wages, better benefits and better opportunities for employees. A thriving market economy results in more profits for the small businesses that are the backbone of our community.
Roper: Look for the GMO label, they’re a selling point
The objective of mandating that GMO food products be labeled, despite plenty of scientific research showing GMOs to be perfectly safe, was to scare people into buying organic alternatives. Proponents of the labels thought they would be perceived as warnings. Turns out, they’re a selling point.
Vermont nominates first transgender gubernatorial candidate for major party
Hallquist’s gender has become the spotlight of her campaign, despite focusing primarily on climate change and rural development. She has also called for statewide single-payer healthcare and universal internet.
Incumbent Gov. Jeff Colyer concedes Kansas GOP primary, endorses Kobach
Kansas’ incumbent Gov. Jeff Colyer conceded the gubernatorial primary race on Tuesday night and has endorsed his Republican opponent, Secretary of State Kris Kobach.