McClaughry: The UN climate Conference of Parties targets U.S. taxpayers
The UN climate conference is a shakedown of American taxpayers to enrich Third Worlders. We should just say no.
School choice options expand across U.S. in 2022
More parents overwhelmingly chose school choice in 2022 after expressing frustration with lockdown policies, school boards and mandates. The majority of parents surveyed in a major study said they wanted other options for their children’s education other than the public school districts their children were zoned to attend.
With minimum wage hike, Vermont helps New Hampshire widen its advantage
New Hampshire’s minimum wage is $7.25 and has been for a very long time. New Hampshire has also had a higher average rate of starting pay, a stronger labor force, and a better economy.
Third of Vermont’s towns have adopted declarations condemning discrimination
Around a third of Vermont’s towns have adopted declarations condemning discrimination and committing themselves to welcoming all people, and Bethel was one of the first.
‘Twitter Files’ reveal how the left uses Big Tech to create illusion of scientific consensus and stifle debate, especially on COVID-19
The left has long used the notion of scientific consensus as a tool to silence debate on controversial issues, but the Twitter Files revealed just how far some Big Tech companies have gone to suppress legitimate scientific dissent — particularly on COVID-19 pandemic policy.
Stan Greer: Union bosses keep seizing dues from educators who’ve resigned
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Supreme Court sent a disturbing message to educators and other public servants in states without state-level Right to Work protections: You can resign from a union if you disagree with it, but even if you resign you will still have to bankroll the union.
Gas prices to remain high in 2023, projected to peak at $4.12 a gallon in June
Gas prices won’t be as volatile in 2023 as they were in 2022, but motorists can likely expect high gas prices this year, according to an analysis by GasBuddy.
McClaughry: The ‘affordable heating’ fraud
Disreputable politicians all too often assign deceptive labels to legislation to mislead voters who don’t pay close attention. A deplorable example of such mislabeling is the forthcoming Affordable Heating Act.
Keelan: It is just not the same Vermont
The most disturbing change I have witnessed is increased criminal activity, from petty incidents to major crimes. No street or home in the state is immune.
Paul Dame: Republicans have an opportunity to start building ladders
Our party has always been about giving to everyone who wants it a chance to climb a ladder of success over the barriers that exist for regular people.
Tom Evslin: Two lessons half learned in 2022
The collision between Fed policy and congressional vote-buying may well lead to a recession — which will, of course, be an excuse for more spending. A lesson half-learned.
Vermont’s hourly minimum wage rises to $13.18 in new year
Vermont’s hourly minimum wage rate increased again in 2023, following a trend that has been taking place within the state in recent years from legislation.