Vermont consumers get poor value for their internet dollar
Vermont gets by far the least value for its internet dollar among the northeastern states, according to a study by Surfshark.com.
Vermont grant program focuses on economic revitalization
The Community Recovery & Revitalization Program is accepting applications that will be reviewed on a rolling basis that are funded with $40 million of the state’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation. Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein said applications for BIPOC businesses will be given priority.
Vermont announces new steps towards electric transportation
During Thanksgiving, as Vermonters faced record-high travel and fuel costs, the state announced two steps to nudge Vermonters out of gas-powered cars and into electric vehicles.
Every Vermont town and city voted for ‘reproductive liberty’ Article 22
The community most heavily in favor of Article 22 was Norwich in Windsor County, a wealthy bedroom town for Dartmouth College staff and professors and medical professionals at the nearby hospital. Voters there went about 12-1 in favor.
New GOP House member: Affordability 9 times out of 10 was main concern for voters
On WDEV radio last week, outgoing state Sen. Corey Parent, R-Franklin, interviewed one Republican and one Democrat state lawmaker to hear their views on the election and its potential impact on the upcoming legislative session.
Governor says state social justice program ‘for all walks of life’
The governor at his weekly news conference promoted “IDEAL Vermont,” a new diversity program designed to foster racial equity at the local level throughout the state.
Vermont pays $220,000 to advance IDEAL Vermont DEI activity in municipalities
IDEAL Vermont, Gov. Phil Scott said, will work to advance those metrics at the city and municipality level in the state in an effort to remove structural barriers and increase meaningful inclusion and representation. The program was funded by the state with an appropriation of $220,000.
No harvest for Burlington community gardeners refusing DEI pledge
As part of its “deep organizational work to address racism as a public health crisis,” the city of Burlington won’t allow people who refuse to sign a diversity pledge to grow food in a taxpayer-funded community garden.
Power to Decide survey says Americans concerned about access to birth control
A new survey by the pro-abortion organization Power to Decide claims to outline where conservatives and liberals stand in regard to abortion and birth control.
Refinery strike threatens US Northeast’s already dwindling fuel supplies ahead of winter
The Biden administration is also mulling a plan that would force oil companies to store a minimum amount of diesel in their fuel tanks, which could raise fuel prices further in areas like New England, according to Bloomberg.
Burlington mayor struggles to justify ‘all electric’ policies, and GOP head says candidates must go door-to-door
Appearing on the Morning Drive Show last Friday, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger struggled to answer a question about the city’s all-electric policies, and Vermont’s head of the GOP discussed where the party goes from here after disappointing statewide election outcomes.
Gun control coming next session, Global Foundries signals lousy economy, and more
With well-known gun control advocate Sen. Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden, taking on the role of president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, the Green Mountain State can expect a renewed push for restrictions on guns.