Trump proposes slashing billions in green energy spending
The Trump administration has proposed slashing nearly $2 billion from energy programs at the Energy Department, including the agency’s green energy office.
‘Climate economy’ agenda for Vermont towns targets Randolph next
After a divisive start in Pownal last July, the Vermont Council on Rural Development has targeted Randolph for its next community to participate in the Climate Economy Model Communities program.
Statehouse Headliners: At least 15 Vermont companies to share ‘Trump tax cut’ with employees
In this week’s Statehouse Headliners, employees for at least 15 Vermont companies will receive more pay, bonuses or retirement money due to corporate tax savings from the recent federal reform. Also, the carbon tax bill has winners and losers.
Vermont Electric Co-op seeking to regulate home water heaters to make way for renewables
Vermont Electric Co-op is testing a new energy management device that will regulate Vermonters’ water heaters and energy so the grid can take on more wind and solar energy.
Vermont GOP leaders blast $15 minimum wage as unaffordable for businesses
Less than 24 hours after the Senate Economic Development Committee approved a $15 minimum wage proposal, Republican leaders on Wednesday held a news conference to declare that the party is united against the bill.
House Energy Committee hears another pitch for the carbon tax
The House Energy and Technology Committee on Tuesday heard again why Vermont needs a carbon tax, this time from David Farnsworth, senior associate of the Regulatory Assistance Project.
Independent school director: Student anxiety is ‘staggering’
What started as a conversation last week on how independent schools can pay for special education services turned to a discussion of a broader question: Why are so many kids designated for special education in the first place?
Green Mountain Power’s carbon reduction goals double this year
Green Mountain Power is employing new energy-efficient programs to lower its carbon emissions extensively throughout 2018 and the coming years.
Black Lives Matter flag raised at Montpelier High School
Hundreds of students, staff and reporters gathered outside Montpelier High on Thursday for the ceremonial raising of the Black Lives Matter flag on school grounds.
Coming to a town near you: ‘Fossil Free Fast’ climate crusaders
The Fossil Free Fast event weaved-in every Democrat-progressive cause from immigration and white-male supremacy to free college tuition and single-payer health care.
Sea of orange floods Statehouse for gun bill public hearing
The red House chamber of the Statehouse turned orange Tuesday evening as gun rights activists by the hundreds filled the room to speak out for Second Amendment rights.
State lawmakers consider net neutrality bill for Vermont
In December, the Federal Communications Commission led by Chairman Ajit Pai voted to rescind the Obama-era Internet regulation known as net neutrality. Last week, state lawmakers in the Senate Committee on Finance listened to testimonies for and against legislation to re-establish the regulation for Vermont.