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Author Archives: Michael Bielawski

Lisa Bartlett Young

Thin blue line flags causing stir in town of Springfield

The Springfield Police have been flying “thin blue line” flags to support for local law enforcement and their families, but some residents in town are upset and allege the flags are too political.

April 26, 2021 in TNR News.

Climate Caucus wants $200 million in federal relief funds for green agenda

On Thursday Vermont’s Climate Caucus discussed plans by state leaders to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to transform the way people use energy, transportation, heating and more.

April 26, 2021 in TNR News.
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Lawmakers discuss role of due process in confiscating guns under new gun bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday took testimony on a bill that would allow guns to be confiscated from Vermonters having a restraining order against them, and potentially without constitutionally required due process.

April 22, 2021 in TNR News.
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Emerging low-orbit satellite technology could undercut costly broadband rollout

As Vermont prepares to invest hundreds of millions in expanded broadband internet throughout the state, a low-orbit satellite technology pioneered by the Elon Musk-led company SpaceX could turn out a more taxpayer-friendly option with comparable performance.

April 22, 2021 in TNR News.
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Former Vermonter says Burlington violating federal law with race-based affinity groups

A former Vermonter and ongoing advocate for government transparency is alleging that the city of Burlington is violating federal law by creating race-based affinity groups for city employees.

April 19, 2021 in TNR News.

Lawmakers expand bottle recycling and punt pension crisis, state suspends Johnson & Johnson vaccine

This week lawmakers gave approval on expanded bottle recycling and changed course on how to address Vermont’s pension crisis. Also, the state suspended use of the Jonhson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to reports it is causing blood clots in some patients.

April 16, 2021 in TNR News.

Bill would expand racial justice stats collection and create racial justice advisory panel

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday took testimony on a bill that would increase racial justice-themed data collection of government institutions and create a corresponding advisory panel to guide government policy.

April 16, 2021 in TNR News.
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New bill would prioritize land and home ownership by skin color, other identities

Lawmakers in the House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs on Tuesday got a first look at a bill that would prioritize opportunities for land and home ownership based primarily on an individual’s skin color.

April 14, 2021 in TNR News.
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Different rules for unvaccinated in COVID school policy update

On Friday, the House Education Committee discussed new rules that schools must follow under the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions, which haven’t changed since October. Among other things, vaccinated and unvaccinated students may have different guidelines.

April 12, 2021 in TNR News.
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Lawmakers, other Vermonters discuss increased broadband for post-lockdown Zoom society

A panel discussion hosted by the non-profit Alliance for a Better Vermont took a look at whether a $150 million investment in broadband infrastructure would help support Vermonters’ Covid-related new online lifestyle.

April 8, 2021 in TNR News.
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Six Vermonters await decision on lockdown lawsuit against governor, attorney general and health commissioner

Six Vermonters are awaiting a judge’s decision on their lawsuit against Gov. Phil Scott, Attorney General TJ Donovan and Health Commissioner Mark Levine for what they say is an egregious abuse of power to control people’s lives during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 6, 2021 in TNR News.
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Journalist ousted from governor’s conferences recalls World War II era information control in speech

Conservative group Vermont Liberty Network held a rally Saturday that drew about 70 Vermonters to celebrate the Green Mountain Boys and hear from a journalist who was banned from attending the governor’s press conferences.

April 1, 2021 in TNR News.

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