While experts disagree on whether the federal mandate, which applies to the majority of the U.S. workforce, may lead to mass resignations, the rule will at the very least disrupt workplaces nationwide.
The State Board of Education got to hear from its two student members regarding their perspectives on the largely divisive masking policies at its recent regular meeting, and the theme of their comments showed the current policies seem to be working without a mandate.
Suppose these mandates are forced upon Vermonters — home, business, nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and rental apartment owners. The outcry and divisiveness will be far greater than Vermont experienced when Act 60 or civil unions came into existence.
Do you trust the other side not to cheat? Do you trust hackers of all kinds to stay away? Last time no one knew there would be such widespread open voting until almost the last minute. This time those who want to steal elections have plenty of time to prepare to cheat.
Have we seen progress on Vermont’s infrastructure since ASCE’s last report? Sure, but lots more needs to be done.
Just 45% of Americans say they trust Biden to give them correct information on the coronavirus, while 53% say they don’t trust him very much or not at all, according to the results of the Axios/Ipsos Coronavirus Index, conducted between Sept. 24-27.
Vermont’s governor continues to promote vaccination even for those who have received two shots, as state health department data released Friday reveals that hospitalizations and deaths are increasing among the fully vaccinated.
Rather than misrepresenting in order to malign, as Bill Schubart does, I urge the Reader to employ the “steel man” technique and consider the strongest form of the right’s positions.
The American Dental Association announced that it would oppose the vast expansion of Medicare proposed in Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget package.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed the House’s vote on the bipartisan infrastructure framework to Thursday, giving Democrats more time as they try to unify behind it and their $3.5 trillion spending package.
The irony of Janus is it had little affect on public unions since blue states were able to neutralize it. Although Janus did not apply to private unions, it publicized the political power of unions and voters reacted. Today, the entire south is right to work and a total of 30 states now have right to work laws.
As the Vermont Climate Council readies its plans to dramatically reduce Vermont’s greenhouse gas emissions, they embarked on a series of public engagement events to field questions from curious citizens. Here are some we all might consider asking.