McClaughry: Economic Freedom of the World 2018
These findings will displease socialists, but it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that more economic freedom, as thus defined, is a powerful propellant for economic and social wellbeing.
Manchester fifth-grade students rally in street against single-use plastic bags
The girls jumped up and down as they chanted their support for a ban. “We won’t wait for the state, no more plastic bags!” and “do something drastic, cut the plastic!” they shouted at the top of their voices.
Democrats attack Supreme Court’s legitimacy after Kavanaugh confirmation
Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court has Democrats and liberal activists who opposed his confirmation attacking the legitimacy of the nation’s highest court.
Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court, 50-48
The Senate voted 50-48 Saturday afternoon to confirm D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court after a rancorous, protracted confirmation fight that ended with multiple allegations of sexual assault.
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.
State Headliners: Carbon study consultant pooh-poohs 480K projected job loss due to U.S. carbon tax
The consultant picked for a Vermont carbon study says a U.S. carbon tax wouldn’t be a job killer with only 480,000 lost jobs. Also, the state may force a zero-emissions hydro dam to close, and Amtrak may leave due to safety concerns.
Feinstein may face ethics probe over leak of Ford letter
Eight House Republicans have asked for ethics investigations of Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Anna Eshoo, as well as the staffs of the two California Democrats. The subject: the leak of the unredacted letter from Christine Blasey Ford accusing Kavanaugh.
U.S. Senate votes to end debate, prepare Saturday confirmation vote on Kavanaugh
The vote to end debate and prepare the final confirmation carried on a 51-49 vote. GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined with Democrats in opposition, while Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia voted with the Republicans.
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.
CNN senior political analyst: If midterms are about Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats are in deep trouble
There has been a major shift in midterm election polling, showing the GOP on the rise in several key races in battleground states across the country, said CNN politics writer Harry Enten.
Roper: The $15 minimum wage will be bad for young families
The Joint Fiscal Office calculated that a couple working full time in minimum wage jobs with one school-aged child would see an annual income increase by $1,155 in the first year of proposed minimum wage increases, but they would lose $1,334 in benefits.
Why Linda Sarsour and other protesters can get arrested so often and still go home for dinner
Activists like Linda Sarsour get arrested at protests a lot, and they’re incredibly likely to make a second appearance hours later. Here’s why.