EPA eases fears on Roundup use but some Vermonters remain cautious
Vermonters are taking a cautious approach to the use of Roundup after the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that the prime chemical ingredient does not cause cancer.
Hoyt considering 2020 Senate run after dust-up with Rep. Chris Bates, state of Vermont
The 2018 Republican candidate for State House from Bennington believes he could win despite being “in limbo” over a hunting-related lawsuit brought by the state.
Vermont conservatives gather to discuss Act 250 repeal, manufacturing, campaign 2020
Conservative Vermonters alarmed by political and policy trends in the state gathered this week at an 802VT Alliance meeting, and attendees had no difficulty finding controversial issues to discuss.
Former Vermont GOP candidate claims 2018 Democratic opponent, others, behind his legal woes
A 2018 Republican candidate for the Vermont House has taken an unusual step in a hunting-related lawsuit brought against him by the state — he wants the court to deny the state’s recent motion to dismiss the case.
Vermont veterans find roadblocks to getting dental care at the White River Junction VA
“I guess it’s no surprise that the department there is dysfunctional. They don’t call you back and even the service providers say that,” McColgan said.
Vermont Youth Lobby using taxpayer assets to carry out student activism
A student-led climate-change activism organization called the VT Youth Lobby is using public taxpayer assets to organize and promote its activism while having close ties to VPIRG and 350VT.
Retirees, others feel the pinch of Vermont’s high property taxes
Vermont homeowners with professional incomes are well aware of the pain experienced when it comes time to pay the local property tax. The average effective property tax rate of 1.78 percent places Vermont at No. 8 in the top 10 highest in the U.S.
Green altruism or hidden profit motive? GMP rebate aims to put more EVs on the roads
A Green Mountain Power rebate spurring Vermonters to buy vehicles that use the utility’s electric power has company executives crowing — and at least one critic groaning about corporate profit motives.
Mixed results in aftermath of Vermont climate-economy discussions
“What I find troublesome after all this is said and done is that there are volunteer organizations that are being intertwined with government and organizations with national and international agendas,” Jarvis said.
New report assesses Vermont’s mounting tax burden
Just in time for the April 15 tax-filing deadline, a new online report shows that Vermonters have a lot of reasons to sing the blues: They have one of the nation’s highest state tax loads to bear.
Montpelier attorney to discuss Jefferson, the Constitution and Vermont courts
This year’s celebration of Jefferson Day will arrive a few days early in the Green Mountain State. The founding statesman’s legacy will be feted with a special 25th annual dinner gathering featuring guest speaker and legal historian Paul Gillies.
Anti-carbon tax activists blast Vermont legislators for conflicts of interest
Supporters of a new boycott against Vermont companies that support a carbon tax say three state legislators have conflicts of interest on energy policy because of their ties to SunCommon.