American law enforcement faces a host of challenges in 2017. Violent crime is increasing in major cities, the nation is reeling from an opioid epidemic, immigration is growing complex and street protests are turning into violent ideological clashes.
With early decommissioning, our local stores, hotels and restaurants can expect a business boom from hundreds of NorthStar workers as onsite demolition begins. Also, a new employer could be established on the Vermont Yankee site within the next ten years, bringing jobs, tax dollars and charitable giving to the region.
Angry parents expressed outrage after Janine Turner gave a “conservative” presentation on the Constitution to fifth and sixth graders. Turner, the founder of “Constituting America,” spoke about patriotism and the meaning of America’s founding document.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a Washington, D.C. audience that one reason she failed to effectively communicate with voters in key states because her campaign was so focused on policy.
The education gap between wealthier students, poorer students, and those with special need is a major problem, but the public education system as it is currently structured does nothing to fix it.
In a classic case of good intentions paving the way to hell, it appears that minimum wage increases might be bad for your health.
Former Vice President Al Gore said Monday that Hurricane Harvey brought once in 500,000 year rainfall to parts of Texas, only to be questioned by scientists challenging his data.
Even if Vermont decides to reverse course after they pass minimum wage legislation, we will still have to deal with a unhealthy labor market for years to come. This is why it is so important that Vermonters say no to a $15 minimum wage while we have the chance.
Only in an Orwellian world could anyone say “Black Lives Matter” and at the same time support abortion, which disproportionately kills black lives.
Republican voters overwhelmingly believe Obamacare should be repealed, even though party leaders in charge of Congress appear to be ready to move on.
Federal regulators announced a decision Thursday to review the Obama administration’s rules governing coal ash waste after public utility companies warned the rules would shutter waste sites.
In this week’s Statehouse Headliners, Job Tate, former state lawmaker, describes Seabee duty in Africa. Also, Vermont is first in public health emergency preparation and Lake Carmi is covered with green slime.