Hoyt considering 2020 Senate run after dust-up with Rep. Chris Bates, state of Vermont
The 2018 Republican candidate for State House from Bennington believes he could win despite being “in limbo” over a hunting-related lawsuit brought by the state.
Chronicle: All passed bills, low-carbon spending, Act 250 pushback and more
In the June 5, 2019, issue of the Chronicle of the Vermont State House, longtime WVMT radio host Charlie Papillo hosts a new video series, every bill approved by the 2019 Legislature is described, and Act 250 reform raises concerns.
Bernie Sanders changes tone on guns amid mass shooting fallout
Just days after a mass shooting occurred at Virginia Beach, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders harshly criticized the National Rifle Association and called for more gun control. But some of his latest comments run contrary to statements he’s made in the past.
New Hampshire finishes second in U.S. News best states study
The state’s economic edge can be traced to New Hampshire’s lack of state and local income taxes and its lack of either a sales or estate tax, according to Moody.
Pownal Selectboard considering possible junk ordinance
“There’s an argument to say if it’s your property, it’s your business,” said Bob Jarvis, a member of the board. “We need to be very mindful of that.”
Amid protests, former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Republicans are winning on the economy
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker wowed Republican audiences Thursday night at the Hilton Burlington in a fundraising event that attracted the party faithful and angered union protesters upset with the governor’s right-to-work legacy.
Statehouse Headliners: Legislature budgets millions for alternative transportation projects
The 2020 transportation bill allocates $2.65 million for nine new park-and-rides, $19 million for new bike/walk projects, $2.4 million for four new electric buses for Burlington and Montpelier areas, $13 million for passenger rail, $1.2 million to complete Montpelier “multi-modal” center, and $2 million of electric-car rebates.
Vermont’s opioid epidemic: Collaborating on a ‘public health crisis’
“We do not see that slowing down as we have recorded almost 50 responses and two fatalities through April 2019,” the officials wrote, adding that “the actual community-wide counts are likely higher.”
Super-minority leadership reflects on session’s wild ending, what comes next
Majority Democrats and Progressives began the year positioned to pass almost any bill they wanted, but in the end it was the minority Republicans who came away with significant victories.
National Park tourism in Vermont creates $4.7M in economic benefit
A new National Park Service report shows that 63,886 visitors to national parks in Vermont spent $3.8 million in the state in 2018. That spending resulted in 51 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $4.7 million.
Vermont conservatives gather to discuss Act 250 repeal, manufacturing, campaign 2020
Conservative Vermonters alarmed by political and policy trends in the state gathered this week at an 802VT Alliance meeting, and attendees had no difficulty finding controversial issues to discuss.
Statehouse Headliners: Descriptions of all bills passed by the 2019 Legislature
In this Statehouse Headliners, the House and Senate Carbon Emissions Reduction Committee is created, the abortion bill wins the “prize” for most roll calls, and more.