Rubio decries universal basic income, promotes ‘dignified work’
If the federal government were to institute a universal basic income, Rubio explained, all American citizens would receive a check regardless if they worked or not.
State Headliners: In pot-legal Oregon, schizophrenia a real and growing problem
Research shows heavy use of marijuana by adolescents is responsible for 8-15 percent of adult schizophrenia, according to a report in Oregon’s Mail-Tribune newspaper.
Scott, Zuckerman re-elected to lead Vermont
With more than 274,000 votes cast, Vermonters overwhelmingly re-elected Phil Scott to serve another term as governor, choosing the governor’s message of affordability over national buzz about gender identity.
Lt. Gov. movie nights examine ‘violent masculinity,’ toxic chemical conspiracies, other left-wing bugaboos
When it comes to using state taxpayer dollars to advance his sometimes kooky, left-of-center political agenda, Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman isn’t shy.
As caravan invasion nears, here’s how the military can help secure the US border
With a so-called caravan of several thousand individuals trekking through Mexico and bound for the U.S., President Donald Trump is considering the option of sending U.S. troops to help close the southern border.
Trump admin weighing policy that eradicates ‘transgender’ label
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering defining gender as a static, unchangeable, biological fact that is designated at birth and can never be altered.
Opinion: America cannot afford for Congress to abandon the budget caps
But aside from entitlements, McConnell and his colleagues have a critical opportunity to restrain spending right now by preserving the budget caps, which were put in place by the Budget Control Act of 2011.
Lawrence Zupan: Vermont needs a senator for the future, not one stuck in the past
Unfortunately, incumbent Bernie Sanders is still peddling the economic, educational, energy and social welfare ideas that became popular in “progressive” circles decades ago but have failed in practice.
Vermont gets ‘B’ on expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act for workers
A national workplace benefits organization has issued a report card on which states are expanding paid family leave benefits, but some Vermont business leaders say the assessment fails to represent a business perspective.
Liberal writers, activists attack ‘white women’ over Kavanaugh
NBC News ran an opinion piece on Sunday slamming white, Republican women for Kavanaugh’s confirmation, which the op-ed claimed was “the ultimate affirmation of the patriarchy.”
Democrat House candidate in hot water over Facebook threat aimed at Trump supporters
A comment by state Rep. Annmarie Christensen saying she fears she might rip the heads off local Trump supporters has landed the Windsor-2 Democrat in trouble with her constituents.
Scott touts record, discusses guns and taxes in Middlebury
Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday joined independent Addison County state Senate candidates Marie Audet and Paul Ralston during a campaign swing through Middlebury.