Dialogues with Meg Hansen: Toxic trolls and social media mobs in Vermont
This week, Zachary Hampl joins us to discuss the state of the First Amendment, toxic online trolls and the “get-‘em-fired” social media culture in Vermont.
Pew: Despite 10 years of national economic recovery, states still lost a decade of tax revenue
Three key findings highlight states losing $283 billion worth of tax revenue over 10 years, their budgets being hampered by Medicaid spending growth, and their unfunded pension debt reaching an all-time high.
Politicians are calling for a ban on silencers. Here’s what you need to know.
Politicians are calling for a ban on silencers after a disgruntled Virginia Beach, Virginia, city employee used one while gunning down 12 co-workers.
Opinion: Government’s war on e-cigarettes ignores their benefits
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.” E-cigarettes and other alternative products can help change this. That’s something Congress shouldn’t forget.
Bernie Sanders campaign focuses on Walmart, starts petition for $15 wage
Sanders’ new campaign against Walmart is a continuation of his attack on Amazon last fall. Amazon owner Jeff Bezos gave in to the senator’s demands and raised Amazon’s wage to $15.
Statehouse Headliners: Phase 2 of war on plastics already planned; climate change plays role
Unless Gov. Scott vetoes S.113, a working group created by the bill will promptly select the next targets on the state of Vermont’s war on plastic. This war is — as both the bill itself and a key supporter states — also part of the greater war on climate change.
Spakovsky: If D-Day were today, would millennials step up to the challenge?
Would they have the grit and fortitude to fight and win to preserve the freedom and liberty of the West that they seem to take for granted and the values that too many of them seem to treat with contempt?
Why a former CEO says capitalism, not socialism, encourages morality
Andy Puzder grew up in a blue-collar home and credits capitalism for helping him improve his lot in life. Now he wants young Americans to understand that socialism isn’t just ineffective, but is morally inferior to capitalism.
Parents can be prosecuted in Delaware now for not safely storing guns
The new law makes unsafe storage a misdemeanor, and a gun owner could face a high-misdemeanor if the unsafely stored firearm is used in the commission of a crime, according to Delaware Online.
Hoyt considering 2020 Senate run after dust-up with Rep. Chris Bates, state of Vermont
The 2018 Republican candidate for State House from Bennington believes he could win despite being “in limbo” over a hunting-related lawsuit brought by the state.
Don Turner: Unfunded liabilities are sleeping giant for Vermont
We need to have conversations about substantive reform if we’re serious about paying down our liabilities while making financially responsible decisions for our state’s future.
Chronicle: All passed bills, low-carbon spending, Act 250 pushback and more
In the June 5, 2019, issue of the Chronicle of the Vermont State House, longtime WVMT radio host Charlie Papillo hosts a new video series, every bill approved by the 2019 Legislature is described, and Act 250 reform raises concerns.