Roll Call: Senate limits speech by broadening ‘threat’ definition
S.265, an act related to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons, passed the state Senate on February 17, 2022, by a vote of 28-2.
Letter: The Republican platform
We’ve seen the true colors of the Democrat Party. Their platform promotes lawlessness by defunding and handcuffing the police and politicizing the organization. The Democrats have successfully used Covid to perpetuate excessive fear while maintaining strict control through mandates and harmful lockdowns.
McClaughry: Black History Month
In my lifetime America has made enormous strides forward, and we need to keep on until the task is finished.
Poll: Voters unhappy with Biden’s work on Russia, the economy
Gallup’s new poll found that 55% of those surveyed disapprove of Biden’s handling of Russia, with only 37% approving. The poll found 62% of voters disapprove of Biden’s work on the economy since he took office.
McClaughry: The ‘Future of Agriculture’ report
The report is well-written and constructive, but for many people seriously concerned with this subject, it is likely to be a disappointment. Here are four reasons why this report is something of a disappointment to me.
Gov. Scott vetoes S.30 gun bill, offers ‘path forward’
I believe going from three to effectively 30 days is excessive and unreasonable for law-abiding citizens who wish to purchase a firearm for their own personal safety or for other lawful and constitutionally protected purposes.
Bill seeks to end religious exemption for vaccines in Vermont public schools
Children and adults in schools and childcare facilities would not be able to use religion to avoid vaccination requirements under a new bill being considered in the State House.
Campaign for Vermont: Progress on a number of fronts
Last week saw positive progress on a number of fronts. After looking like it was unraveling last week, a new draft of S.171 (the ethics bill) on Friday showed positive developments. Workforce and economic development bills are also taking shape and are looking promising.
Christina Nolan launches campaign for Vermont’s open U.S. Senate seat
Today, Christina Nolan, Vermont’s former United States Attorney, launched her campaign as a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.
Letter: Vote no on Question 1 in Burlington
Please consider some things before we vote to increase the school budget by 13.3% per equalized student. For these reasons, we recommend Burlingtonians vote no on Question #1 this Town Meeting Day.
Paul Dame: Holding Democrats accountable
While Republicans remain in the minority the only tools we have at our disposable to improve the condition of our beloved state are to sustain the governor’s veto, and sound the alarm of Democrats abuse of power.
Weekend saw two Vermont demonstrations in support of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ truckers
Around 25 Vermonters braved freezing cold temperatures Friday night at the five-corners intersection in Essex Junction to hold signs and flags in support of the Canadian “Freedom Convoy.” A similar demonstration took place on Saturday in South Burlington.