Zupan: Next Vermont senator must harness 21st century innovations
Bernie Sanders, a so-called “progressive,” is carrying water in leaky buckets for the limiting, failed ideas of the past. He is a roadblock in the path of innovation.
Giving away money won’t end poverty, but it will destroy something special about America
If something like this were implemented on a national scale, it would pull us far away from the culture of hard work and the self-made man that has defined the best in American civilization.
Can out-of-state college students vote in Vermont? Not necessarily.
Students must also show evidence of “an intent to maintain a principal dwelling place in the state indefinitely,” which means that they must show in some demonstrable way that they do not intend to leave Vermont after graduation.
Opinion: Opposition to Philip Baruth’s candidacy
I oppose Mr. Baruth’s candidacy as he ranks the preservation of life — what I consider to be sacrosanct — with such casual disregard that he has passed laws restricting self-defense.
By the numbers: 4 key points about birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship through executive order could save taxpayers billions and significantly reduce future illegal immigration.
Sen. Joe Benning: Let’s move beyond these tribal wars
Those with different opinions, religions or skin color are not the devil incarnate, they are our neighbors.
Neil Johnson: School funding goes to developers in Vermont
Tax Increment Financing is a sophisticated way of saying “we’re giving your school funding dollars for the next 20 years to pay for this developer’s dream.” Does Joey really need that sandwich at lunch?
Flemming: New fuel efficiency standards will save lives and money
The Trump administration is rolling back motor vehicle regulations in a way that will likely save lives and money.
Roper: Will bond downgrade spark pension reform?
The pension crisis is an issue has been simmering below the public radar for years. Although huge in its potential consequences, it has not received a lot of critical attention for a number of reasons.
How Trump’s new rule aims to expand health coverage and lower costs
The Trump administration just announced a major regulatory change that could significantly expand access to affordable health coverage and increase the choice of health plans, particularly among workers and their families in small businesses.
Moore: Legislating the minimum wage to $15 is bad public policy
Minimum wage jobs are intended to be short-term, until the employee gains the necessary skills and experience to take on more responsibility. The minimum wage was not created to provide a permanent wage.
Orleck: What really happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi?
Our political leaders had better be careful who we are listening to on the disappearance of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.