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Author Archives: Michael Bielawski

Supreme Court of the United States

Vermont responds to Supreme Court rulings on college admissions, services for same-sex couples

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that college admissions offices may not consider race in applications, and also said Americans can’t be compelled to deliver services to same-sex couples, among other decisions.

June 30, 2023 in TNR News.
Phil Scott for Vermont

Governor doubles down on ‘unsustainable spending’ while tax revenues are falling

Just days after criticizing the state legislature for its overzealous spending, Gov. Phil Scott again used his weekly press conference to criticize political opponents at the Statehouse who successfully overrode all of his vetoes.

June 30, 2023 in TNR News.
Public domain

Vermont Retail & Grocers Association director: It’s ‘demoralizing when our prosecutors aren’t prosecuting’

In a guest appearance on “The Morning Drive” radio show this week, the executive director of the Vermont Retail & Grocers Association said retail theft is a top concern for the many businesses her organization represents.

June 29, 2023 in TNR News.
Burlington Police Department Facebook

Burlington Police Chief’s Report: Crimes up 26% over last year, drug overdoses up more than three-fold

The Burlington Police Department has tracked 12,217 crimes on record for the year so far, a 26 percent rise over last year, according to the newest Police Chief’s Report.

June 29, 2023 in TNR News.
Gov. Phil Scott Facebook

Governor laments over-spending legislature, says Vermonters ‘can expect to pay a lot more’

“Even that one day was a bad day for Vermont,” Scott said. “I wasn’t surprised and I don’t want to lament about what could have been, but as a result of their actions Vermonters can expect to pay a lot more in taxes and fees in the future.”

June 28, 2023 in TNR News.
Michael Bielawski/TNR

Pro-life organizations celebrate anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Numerous pro-life-themed and supporting organizations gathered at the Statehouse on Saturday to celebrate the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

June 27, 2023 in TNR News.
Christopher-Aaron Felker

Burlington GOP chair says being offended doesn’t justify censorship of political stickers

To be offended by stickers does not give anyone legal justification to take them down, according to Burlington GOP Chair Christopher-Aaron Felker.

June 26, 2023 in TNR News.
Michael Bielawski/TNR

Robert Kennedy Jr. calls for free markets in energy during speech to Vermonters

Democrat presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. was in South Burlington on Wednesday evening talking about energy and free markets to about 250 attendees in a banquet room at the Double Tree Hotel.

June 23, 2023 in TNR News.
Wikimedia Commons/Bifalcucci

Parents’ Rights in Education put on ‘hate list’ as detransitioner comes to Vermont

Parents’ Rights in Education has been put on a Southern Poverty Law Center “hate list,” but the group says it is gaining more popularity and credibility with the public as a result.

June 20, 2023 in TNR News.
TNR

Jim Douglas: It’s ‘a real lack of respect to the voters’ to override vetoes without compromise

Former Republican Governor Jim Douglas was a guest on the “Morning Drive” radio show last week and took questions on issues such as transgender rights, the record amount of vetoes from the current governor’s office, and more.

June 19, 2023 in TNR News.
Public domain

Weekend on Twitter: Concerns about homelessness, trans issues, the 2024 presidential race, and more

In a weekend of posts on Twitter, users continued to express concerns about homelessness, trans rights, the 2024 election, detransitioner Walt Heyer in Vergennes, Rep. Becca Balint and more.

June 19, 2023 in TNR News.
Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife

NRA highlights Vermont as another example of gun laws causing more crime

The National Rifle Association has put out a commentary highlighting Vermont’s slew of new gun laws over the past decade as an example of why gun restrictions not only fail to reduce crime, but they cause crime rates to go up.

June 16, 2023 in TNR News.

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