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Author Archives: Michael Bielawski

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Vermont GOP calls on Sanders to release health and tax records

With a couple of big Democratic primary wins under his belt, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is facing increased scrutiny from other candidates, and now the Vermont GOP is calling for the senator to release his health and tax records.

February 26, 2020 in TNR News.
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Minimum wage veto override vote stirs party loyalty debate

When House lawmakers on Tuesday voted 100-49 to override Gov. Phil Scott’s recent veto of a minimum wage bill, at least one lawmaker spoke up and questioned the ethics of switching votes during an override attempt.

February 25, 2020 in TNR News.
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Bill to make climate action a mandate passes House with veto-proof majority

The House on Thursday approved the latest version of the Global Warming Solutions Act, passing the measure by a 105-37 vote — a large enough margin to override a veto from the governor.

February 21, 2020 in TNR News.
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Cost and performance of electric vehicles still uncertain as state electrifies its fleet

The state of Vermont is changing its fleet over to electric vehicles and hybrids, but little is known about how much it will cost taxpayers, or how the vehicles will perform in New England’s cold climate.

February 20, 2020 in TNR News.
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Gun bill gets new provision as pro-, anti-gunners speak out

An already controversial gun bill now states that bystanders who are present with a person with a restraining order could face jail time if they don’t help police with gun confiscations.

February 19, 2020 in TNR News.
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TCI is still alive — at least in the House Transportation Committee

Although numerous Northeast governors have either backed out of or made statements against the regional Transportation and Climate Initiative, Vermont state lawmakers on Thursday discussed the matter as if TCI remains very much alive.

February 16, 2020 in TNR News.
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Govs. Scott and Douglas ask conservatives to step up and run for office in 2020

Top GOP leaders, appearing Wednesday night at the 2020 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner at the Canadian Club, gave impassioned pleas for conservatives to step up and run for office to counter liberal supermajorities at the Statehouse.

February 13, 2020 in TNR News.
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Dozens arrested in comprehensive drug-and-firearm-related crackdown

A large drug-running operation involving Rutland residents and New York City-area individuals has been broken up in a sweeping crackdown by local, state and federal authorities, the Vermont Office of the United States Attorney announced Friday.

February 11, 2020 in TNR News.
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Homeless bill of rights under discussion by lawmakers

Three policy leaders visited the Housing and General Military Affairs Committee on Thursday to testify about a bill that has been dubbed “the homeless bill of rights.”

February 9, 2020 in TNR News.
Ericka Redic

Independent candidate Ericka Redic to run for Burlington City Council

Independent candidate Ericka Redic has announced she is running for Burlington City Council, Ward 4. She is a native Vermonter with family ties to Burlington’s New North End.

February 6, 2020 in TNR News.
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House fails to override governor’s veto of paid family leave by one vote

Democrat and Progressive lawmakers on Wednesday fell one vote short of overriding Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of a mandatory paid family leave plan that would have cost $29 million and been funded through a payroll tax on workers.

February 5, 2020 in TNR News.
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Years later, Deerfield Wind impact on bear habitat in question

In testimony given to lawmakers Thursday at the Statehouse, representatives of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department said the 30-megawatt, 15-turbine Deerfield Wind Farm on Green Mountain National Forest land has affected the habitat of black bears in that region.

January 31, 2020 in TNR News.

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