Bucknam: ‘Time for Vermonters to stop this racist indoctrination’
It is time for Vermonters to stop this racist indoctrination. It will take courage and perseverance, including voting, running for office and petitioning our elected representatives.
Number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck jumps 7 percent, report shows
The report says that 61% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, an increase of 7 points since May 2021. The report also found 54% of Baby Boomers and seniors are living paycheck to paycheck.
Sununu touts state’s freedoms, economic prowess
In his State of the State address, which was delivered before the Legislature at the DoubleTree in Manchester, Sununu acknowledged the challenges the Granite State has faced from the pandemic over the past two years, but said the state has emerged in a stronger position.
N.H. House rejects plan to offer free breakfast, lunch for students
The proposal, which was backed by a group of Democratic lawmakers, would have required the meals to be served without cost or at a reduced cost to any child who meets federal income eligibility guidelines.
Letter: Join us for another ‘Americanism & Marxism’ symposium
We are hosting another symposium next Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ignite Church in Williston. Join us!
John Klar: Searching for white supremacy in the Green Mountains
Vermont has never been a white supremacist state. That’s just a fact, employing traditional English language. However, a disillusioned gang of racist ideologues seeks to change the English language such that “being white” equals “white supremacist.”
Flemming: Visions of ideal government color rental registry debate
Sen. Sirotkin characterizes those voting against S.210 as those who believe when “there’s government involvement it can’t do any good.” Quite the rhetorical flourish, which when taken at face value, suggests Vermont’s seven Senate Republicans and one moderate Democrat who voted against S.210 are the out-of-touch libertarians of a bygone era.
Podcast: What are our children being taught? States move toward curriculum ‘transparency’
Parents, infuriated that their kids are being brainwashed, went to school board meetings to express their discontent. Now, some educators are attempting to hide their lesson plans from parents who would take issue with them. But there’s pushback.
Emissions increased in states that closed nuclear plants
Since 2019, carbon dioxide emissions, caused by burning fossil fuels like petroleum, coal and natural gas, have increased 15%, 12% and 3% in New York, New England and Pennsylvania respectively, federal data showed.
Joan Goldstein: American Rescue Plan Act money a ‘once in a lifetime moment’ for Vermont
Vermont is face-to-face with the opportunity to infuse federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars into transformational projects throughout the state. This is a once in a lifetime moment.
Roper: Oops — Major component of climate plan violates U.S. Constitution
And, minor detail, Vermont has no authority to make wholesalers in those states buy Vermont’s clean heat credits. Attempting to do so would violate what is referred to as dormant commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution. Oops.
McClaughry: The $48 million child tax credit game
Arguments can be made for reducing the tax burden on some families with children, but this joint statement gets an A for partisan self-congratulation, and an F for telling voters and taxpayers the whole truth.