McClaughry: Gov. Scott’s net metering cutback
The Scott-endorsed rollback would return that money to non-producers through credits to monthly power bills over the next 10 years.
New Hampshire Dems block accepting $46 million federal grant for charter schools
“Democratic leadership should be ashamed of themselves for turning their backs on New Hampshire’s students,” Gov. Chris Sununu said in a news release. “This game-changing grant would have cost New Hampshire taxpayers nothing.
Law enforcement and treatment professionals discuss drug trade, addiction and open borders
About a dozen law enforcement and drug treatment professionals met Monday evening at St. Johnsbury Middle School to discuss the state of the drug trade, drug addiction and where drugs are coming from that ultimately end up in Vermont.
Daily Chronicle: Speaker Mitzi Johnson to Dem activists: ‘I’m the Nancy Pelosi of Vermont’
Speaking at a Democratic Party fundraiser at Shelburne Vineyard Nov. 4, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson, D-Grand Isle, said “I’m the Nancy Pelosi of Vermont.”
New Hampshire grocers fear plastic bag fee would harm lower-income shoppers
Opponents of new state legislation that would charge for plastic shopping bags in New Hampshire contend it will be a burden on consumers and retailers.
Todd Smith: What could go wrong?
The $200 million Vermont Health Connect set a remarkably high bar for techno-incompetence. From the sounds of it, the Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment Project may make that failed project appear a paragon of cutting-edge innovation.
More than two-thirds of Americans support state safeguards on abortions, poll shows
Seventy percent of respondents said abortion clinics should be held to the same standards that general hospitals are held to. Seventy-four percent of respondents believe states should have the ability to pass laws ensuring abortion facilities comply with “basic medical practices and sanitation.”
Governor hands out awards in push to reduce phosphorus in Vermont
Gov. Phil Scott announced more than $1 million in state money for six organizations that have led in technological innovation when it comes to reducing phosphorus content in waste streams.
Rep. Ilhan Omar clueless about Bernie and imperialism
After World War II, the United States did not try to transform Germany and Japan into its colonies — as past conquerors did — but set about restoring the economic strength and political independence of the nations it had defeated.
Daily Chronicle: Trump calls press ‘enemy of the people,’ Obama treated them that way
When it comes to the press, Trump’s bark is worse than his bite. Obama, on the other hand, rarely barked. He just bit. Often. Yet the “free and independent” press didn’t protest vigorously. It makes you wonder why.
New federal rules will help patients shop for healthcare services like buying a car or airplane ticket
Under the new price transparency rule, hospitals will soon be required to publish the price of everything from individual medical supplies to the total cost of common procedures.
Teen regrets his ‘Frankenstein hack job’ 1 year after sex change
Less than a year after having gender surgery, Nathaniel now says, “This whole thing was a bad idea. I am 19 years old, and I feel as though I have ruined my life.”