U.S. dollar’s value in Vermont ranks 12th lowest among states
In a 24/7 Wall St. ranking of relative purchasing power in each state, Vermont finished 38th out of 50 states.
Climate change council coming to Windham Southeast
Kurt Daims of Brattleboro has been pushing for the issue of climate change to be discussed during every Windham Southeast School District meeting.
Scott and AARP credit Trump for prescription drug policy, pharmacist says more action needed
Some of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics are praising the administration’s Safe Importation Action Plan, which brings in reduced-price generic drugs to compete with high priced name-brands.
State Headliners: Vermont traffic deaths down by almost two-thirds so far this year
Unlike much of the recent news, this story is not about people dying tragically, abruptly, and unexpectedly. It is about fewer people than usual dying in this horrific manner.
Pownal board hears feedback on proposed junk ordinance
Equal parts concern and support were on display Thursday at a special meeting of the Select Board, as board members heard feedback on a proposed junk ordinance regulating salvage yards, waste disposal and junk and junk vehicles.
Vermont officials exploit tragedy, blame Trump for mass shootings
In less than 24 hours, two mass shootings have left 29 people dead in Texas and Ohio, and numerous Vermont politicians are reacting by pinning the blame on President Donald Trump.
Report: Vermonters drowning in credit card debt
While Americans have been racking up credit card debt during the decade of the 2010s to the tune of $1 trillion, Vermonters hold the embarrassing position as being in third place when it comes to having the worst credit card debt record in the nation.
State Headliners: Black Hartford selectman victim of racial epithets at immigration ordinance hearing
A frustrated advocate for illegal immigrants July 30 hurled racial epithets at an African-American member of the Hartford Selectboard during a public hearing.
State Headliners: Trump coming to New Hampshire? And, Gov. Scott praises Trump twice
Lately, it’s okay to say nice things about Donald Trump. Even if you are the governor of Deep Blue state Vermont. That seems to be the takeaway from a pair of announcements from the office of Gov. Phil Scott.
State Headliners: Plan for stealth carbon tax enters Phase 3 today
Even as Vermont legislative leaders and our governor insist they have no plans to push a carbon tax, the state of Vermont is participating in a multi-state initiative that will almost certainly by this December recommend a carbon tax on transportation fuels.
Leahy seeks to restore American travel to communist Cuba amid diplomatic controversy
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has introduced a bill that would end restrictions on travel for Americans wishing to visit the poverty-stricken communist state of Cuba.
Greater support than opposition for Vermont CEO Trump supporter
Although news outlets have criticized Vermont businesswoman Stacy Manosh for supporting President Donald Trump’s recent Twitter comments, the Johnson Woolen Mills CEO says she has received far more support from the public than disapproval.