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Letters to legislators: To Gov. Scott and Vermont mayors in advance of the ‘Climate Strike’

While we strongly support the First Amendment rights of concerned citizens, we also understand the need for rule of law as well as the protection of the rights of citizens going about their business who want no part of this kind of mob action.

September 18, 2019 in Commentary.
Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department

Don Turner: Vermont’s first responders crisis

Fire departments and EMS units across Vermont are finding themselves hit with the very same demographic crisis that has impacted our state politics and budget. We have fewer young people, which means fewer recruits for emergency services.

September 18, 2019 in Commentary.
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State Headliners: Trump tax breaks could reduce Vermont housing shortage

Tax breaks in the 2017 tax reform championed by President Donald Trump could help fund new affordable housing for low-income Vermonters. The law created “Opportunity Zones” for private capital to receive tax breaks by helping struggling Vermont communities.

September 17, 2019 in TNR News.
Burlington Electric Department

Burlington Electric wants net-zero energy usage by 2030

The Burlington Electric Department has set a goal for net-zero energy usage by 2030, a policy which could have a big impact for electric, transportation and heating costs if implemented.

September 17, 2019 in TNR News.
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Roper: Education or indoctrination?

The big problem with the upcoming “Global Climate Strike and Week of Action” is that the shock troops in this strike are expected to be public school students who will march out of class in order to participate in the mayhem.

September 17, 2019 in Commentary.
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McClaughry: It’s Constitution Day

A written constitution is the rulebook for the ordering of political society. It must set forth the powers of the government and define the rights that government is called into being to secure.

September 17, 2019 in Commentary.
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New Hampshire borrowers average $33,462 in student loan debt, Vermonters owe $29,656

New Hampshire finished fourth in a study by the website 24/7 Wall St. examining average student loan debt for college graduates in the 50 states.

September 17, 2019 in U.S..
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NYT reporters say editors removed exculpatory information about Kavanaugh; Sanders had called for ouster

“The revelations today confirm what we already knew: During his hearing, Kavanaugh faced credible accusations and likely lied to Congress,” Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted Sunday. “I support any appropriate constitutional mechanism to hold him accountable.”

September 17, 2019 in U.S..
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Vermont Gas attacks methane deregulation despite economic benefits

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to undo Obama-era regulations on the emissions of methane gas, and the goal is to save oil and natural gas producers $123 million over the next several years. However, Vermont’s main natural gas provider isn’t on board.

September 16, 2019 in TNR News.
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State Headliners: White House hires state of Vermont cybersecurity chief

The state of Vermont is once again without a permanent chief of cybersecurity. For the second time in a year, an interim person will serve until the state’s digital information chief hires a permanent replacement.

September 16, 2019 in TNR News.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Bernie Sanders calls for complete ban on deportations

While speaking before a left-wing Latino audience, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pledged to end immigration raids and impose a “moratorium” on all deportations.

September 16, 2019 in U.S..
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John Klar: Transgender surgery is the lobotomy of the 21st century

History will reflect that this transgender experiment on Vermont’s children is as insane as the eugenics movement, which in Vermont led to the sterilization of people “for the public good.”

September 16, 2019 in Commentary.

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