Socialism vs. capitalism on trial in heated Sanders-Zupan debate
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., met face-to-face with Republican challenger Lawrence Zupan on Monday in what proved to be one of the most intense debates of the election season.
Vermont county sees ‘record number’ of duplicate voter registrations
While the town of Bennington is not seeing a noticeable increase of voter registrations, Town Clerk Cassandra Barbeau has noticed “a record number” of duplicate registrations.
Flemming: New fuel efficiency standards will save lives and money
The Trump administration is rolling back motor vehicle regulations in a way that will likely save lives and money.
Secretary of state candidates differ over threats to elections
Vermont’s candidates for secretary of state are outspoken, well-known personalities. The similarity between Republican H. Brooke Paige and Democratic incumbent Jim Condos ends there.
State Headliners: As more politicians back pot, state’s doctors warn of steep cost in pain and dollars
The Vermont Medical Society has voted against commercial marijuana, saying it will increase human suffering and state budgetary pressures and do little to hinder the black market.
Roper: Will bond downgrade spark pension reform?
The pension crisis is an issue has been simmering below the public radar for years. Although huge in its potential consequences, it has not received a lot of critical attention for a number of reasons.
How Trump’s new rule aims to expand health coverage and lower costs
The Trump administration just announced a major regulatory change that could significantly expand access to affordable health coverage and increase the choice of health plans, particularly among workers and their families in small businesses.
Moore: Legislating the minimum wage to $15 is bad public policy
Minimum wage jobs are intended to be short-term, until the employee gains the necessary skills and experience to take on more responsibility. The minimum wage was not created to provide a permanent wage.
Orleck: What really happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi?
Our political leaders had better be careful who we are listening to on the disappearance of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Absurd claim from left: Requiring voter registration is ‘voter suppression’ tool
The real issue here is a disregard for election integrity. And that includes those who are calling for an end to traditional voter registration in favor of automatic voter registration based on government databases such as driver’s licenses and property-tax records.
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.
Brooke Paige to Condos: 70,000 more on voter rolls than eligible
In a debate forum on Friday, Republican H. Brooke Paige said programs to boost voter registration in Vermont have led the state to sign up 70,000 more people to vote than there are eligible voters. He later retracted his statement.