The “independent state legislature” theory at the center of the case is a doctrine that asserts only state legislatures can make laws to regulate federal elections. The case before the court considers this theory and ponders whether State Courts are prohibited from reviewing state election laws under the Constitution.
Eliminating the use of standardized college admission tests to judge college applicants in order to increase diversity on campus is not working, according to an October report.
In order to counter misinformation by supporters of Proposal 5/Article 22, Vermonters for Good Government created a website page dedicated to published legal opinions and observations by Vermont attorneys who hold Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, pro-Proposal 5, and anti-Proposal 5 positions.
Our policy makers are betting that an EV technology that is ripe with fire hazards and reduced effectiveness in cold weather will carry the day. If this does not happen quickly enough, a large portion of the public may only be able to use public transport.
Katherine Sims, the Democratic candidate in a highly-contested House race, has received $1,000 in campaign donations this year from wind power developer David Blittersdorf. Sims and Republican Vicki Strong are both incumbents. But a newly created district is pitting them against each other.
After a monthslong legal battle, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially reached a deal with Twitter on Thursday to become the sole owner of the social media giant in a historic shakeup of the tech industry, according to multiple sources.
The European Union (EU) announced Thursday that it will be outlawing the sale of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles by 2035 even though EU countries are already struggling to fight soaring electricity costs.
Vermont has over 1,000 dams and the DEC estimates that hundreds no longer serve a useful purpose. Many of these dams degrade water quality and aquatic habitat, restrict the movement of fish and other wildlife, increase maintenance and liability costs, and pose significant risks to public safety.
Time for the oil companies and the president to get off the dime. More U.S. oil needs to flow immediately — both to keep driving, trucking, and heating costs down domestically and to preserve Europe’s ability and will to forgo Russian oil.
A trio of grants totaling $26.5 million have been greenlighted by the Vermont Community Broadband Board that will be used to connect 4,000 underserved addresses. Funding for the project is culled from American Rescue Plan Act funds, and the first phase of the project will begin in the spring.
“Investing in water, sewer and stormwater initiatives is key to revitalizing communities and spurring economic growth,” said Governor Phil Scott.
Tuesday morning, highly qualified speakers provided valuable information and encouragement at the Restoring Our Faith Summit. For example, a veteran biochemist told the large audience that CDC reporting data shows 35,000 deaths due to the Covid-19 vaccine.