Florida devising solutions for Big Tech censorship
Florida is proposing policy changes that would prevent Big Tech firms from censoring conservatives, including daily fines as well as civil suits related to deceptive and unfair trade practices.
Vermont arts industry struggling to survive state’s restrictions on economic activity
The Vermont Arts Council is sounding off on how the economic crisis associated with the coronavirus lockdown has devastated the state’s artists and creative workers, stripping them of $195 million in revenue in 2020.
The Ericka Redic Show: Voices on left, right want Phil Scott to leave the GOP
In the third episode of The Ericka Redic Show, Ericka discusses if Gov. Phil Scott will listen to constituents who think it’s time for him to leave the Republican Party.
Biden recommended to appoint ‘reality czar’ to ‘tackle disinformation’
Experts have recommended that President Joe Biden appoint a “reality czar” to “tackle disinformation,” the New York Times reported Tuesday.
McClaughry: Scott and school choice
What do you suppose Vermont education would look like if the state gave two-thirds of the pre-pandemic $19,280 dollars per pupil per year to the parents, let the parents choose the education providers, and reduced the tax burden by $600 million dollars?
9 election reforms states can implement to prevent mistakes and voter fraud
The Heritage Foundation’s Election Fraud Database, which has chronicled more than 1,300 cases of election fraud, proves that election fraud does occur in American elections. States can, and should, take action to restore integrity to our elections.
State of Georgia GOP senators introduce election integrity bills
“I want every legal vote counted, and I want better access for all voters, ” State Sen. Butch Miller, a co-sponsor of the legislation, told CNN. “Accusing our reform efforts of suppression is a political tactic, pure and simple.”
5-year economic plan, sentence reduction, contractor registry, firearms seizure bills get review
In February, Vermont House committees turn from January’s “welcome back, here’s what happened when you were gone” reports from state officials and lobbyists, settle into their seats, and begin to look at bills.
Gov. Phil Scott: A real economic recovery and resurgence
“If we can work together — and put the politics and partisan agendas aside — we can pass a budget that revitalizes our economy and truly transforms the future by setting us on a path that supports all Vermonters in every corner of our state.”
Schools give unequal discipline based on race, gender? Senate wants to know
A bill under review by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday seeks more data on whether Vermont schools unfairly discipline racial minorities. Sponsors want this information to “understand what strategies are effective and to encourage the adoption of these strategies at the local level.”
The Paycheck Protection Program didn’t save jobs, was ‘inefficient use of funds,’ economists say
The small business relief Paycheck Protection Program was inefficient and didn’t actually save many small business jobs compared to other programs, economists said.
Does DC statehood require a constitutional amendment, or can Congress pass it? It’s complicated
With Democrats in control of Congress and the White House, advocates for D.C. statehood again see an opportunity to make it happen.