McClaughry: Nuclear energy and carbon taxes, but not renewable energy
James Hansen wants a steep tax on carbon fuels to drive them out of the marketplace, but surprisingly, he is not a fan of renewable energy. Here’s what he said in 2011.
Campaign for Vermont: New legislative session setting a fast pace
In its Jan. 16 legislative update, Campaign for Vermont offers an in-depth look at what lawmakers and the governor have planned for state pensions, fiscal responsibility, workforce and economic development, housing, good government and education.
Dartmouth College admin cancels Andy Ngo event one hour before it was scheduled to start
An hour before Andy Ngo was set to speak to the Dartmouth College Republicans the college administration canceled the event.
Roper: $2.2 billion requested for ‘green’ electricity infrastructure
As the Legislature takes up the Climate Action Plan’s recommendation to electrify pretty much everything in Vermont by the year 2050, a big question is how are we supposed to create and deliver enough electricity to actually do that. And, of course, how much might it cost.
Constitutional amendment resolution would allow New Hampshire to vote to secede
If approved, it would set the stage for a vote to allow New Hampshire peaceably declare independence from the United States and proceed as a sovereign nation.
Tom Evslin: Let’s really build the electric grid back better
The grid is not ready for the loads we will put on it as we continue to electrify. It is also not reliable enough to be the sole source of energy for transportation and heating.
Paul Dame: Conservatives, run for local offices
If you want to be a part of this growing movement of conservative voices running for selectboard and school board you will need to hurry. Most towns require your petition to be submitted just one week from today, on Monday Jan. 24, before 5 p.m.
John Klar: COVID discrimination similar to AIDS discrimination — and both are wrong
If vaccines work, vaccinated people have no more reason to fear unvaccinated people than heterosexuals needed to fear AIDS from infected gays in the 1980s. If vaccines don’t work, then vaccinated people are as equally able as the unvaccinated to spread the disease.
Eric Davis: No-guns-in-hospitals bill amended to close the so-called Charleston loophole
A “strike-all” amendment was proposed by Rep. Will Notte, D-Rutland, which made several additions to the bill, most notably, the addition of language amending the NCIS background check process to close the “Charleston Loophole” — a long time staple in the wish list of groups like Gun Sense.
VISA update: Special ed services at independent schools may be postponed, bill seeks to block tax dollars to some religious schools
The requirement that special education services be provided at all approved independent schools accepting public funds may be postponed once again. Also, S.219 would prohibit tuitioning to any school not in compliance with federal and State antidiscrimination laws.
Keelan: Odyssey of a country doctor
Dr. Michael Welther would join Dr. Russell’s legacy as only the third doctor to have had a medical practice in Arlington in the prior 64 years. There was no medical doctor in town for the 10 years before Welther’s arrival.
Stan Greer: Families are fed up with Big Labor-dominated schools
As of 2020, Big Labor wielded so-called “exclusive representation” control over 55% of all teachers and other public employees in the 25 states. The average share of unionized public servants for the other 25 states is 21%.