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Author Archives: Michael Bielawski

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Jim Condos responds to early mixups in mail-in ballots at press conference

In a question-and-answer session at a press conference Tuesday, Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos and chief of staff Eric Covey answered questions about this year’s general election, including questions about ballot mixups being reported all across the state.

October 8, 2020 in TNR News.
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Town clerks are getting hundreds of returned ballots

Town clerks report experiencing multiple problems related to mail-in voting, including undeliverable ballots and a limited number of ballots for in-person voting.

October 8, 2020 in TNR News.
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Votable ballots ending up in wrong mailboxes across Vermont

Mail-in ballots are going to wrong mailboxes across the state, and the mixups are causing Vermonters to question Secretary of State Jim Condos’ decision to mail votable ballots to every registered voter ahead of the November general election.

October 7, 2020 in TNR News.
Vermont Sheriffs' Association

Social justice leaders eye high bailiff, which can arrest sheriffs

At least three social justice advocates in Vermont are running for high bailiff, an obscure county government position that allows an ordinary civilian to have oversight over the sheriff’s office in certain circumstances.

October 6, 2020 in TNR News.
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Court dismisses gym’s lawsuit against shutdown, says owners don’t ‘recognize the reality of COVID-19’

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the state filed by Rutland gym Club Fitness, Attorney General TJ Donovan announced Wednesday.

October 1, 2020 in TNR News.
Meredith Angwin

New England energy expert says shift to renewables could strain grid

Energy expert Meredith Angwin has a new book coming out called “Shorting the Grid,” and in it she has some warnings for Vermonters about their state’s renewable-driven policies.

September 30, 2020 in TNR News.
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Complaint filed after checking of ballot bag may have broken election procedures

The chair of the Rutland County Republican Committee on Thursday filed a complaint with the state ethics commission alleging that Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman violated state law by requesting and witnessing the opening of ballot bags following the Aug. 11 primary election.

September 29, 2020 in TNR News.
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Social justice movement turns on Seven Days reporter and a former BLM organizer

Social justice demonstrators in Burlington who are demanding the removal of police officers involved in use-of-force incidents have turned against the liberal-leaning publication Seven Days and are demanding the firing of one of its reporters.

September 29, 2020 in TNR News.
Flickr/Alan Levine

Candidates for lieutenant governor reach for liberal voters during debate

In a debate forum Thursday between Republican Scott Milne and Democrat Molly Gray, both candidates for lieutenant governor made appeals to the political left in an effort to persuade Vermont voters.

September 25, 2020 in TNR News.
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Scott stands by mask-for-sports mandate despite conflicting CDC policy

Despite the Center for Disease Control stating that participants in high-intensity sports “may not be able to wear a mask if it causes difficulty breathing,” Gov. Phil Scott is standing by his decision to require masks for children during sporting events.

September 23, 2020 in TNR News.
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‘Welcome to hell’ says California policy expert, where Global Warming Solutions Act passed in 2006

Two leading policy experts in California, a state that passed itsĀ Global Warming Solutions Act in 2006, are calling Vermont’s pursuit of similar legislation a big mistake.

September 18, 2020 in TNR News.

Federal judge denies halt to Vermont’s mail-in ballot expansion

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos aimed at preventing mail-in ballots from being sent automatically to all active, registered voters beginning next week.

September 16, 2020 in TNR News.

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