Colleges chose diversity over merit. Now, they’re getting neither
Eliminating the use of standardized college admission tests to judge college applicants in order to increase diversity on campus is not working, according to an October report.
VFGG: Vermont legal experts expose misinformation coming from supporters of Proposal 5
In order to counter misinformation by supporters of Proposal 5/Article 22, Vermonters for Good Government created a website page dedicated to published legal opinions and observations by Vermont attorneys who hold Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, pro-Proposal 5, and anti-Proposal 5 positions.
Flemming: Driving 10% less by 2050 has hefty price tag and open questions
Our policy makers are betting that an EV technology that is ripe with fire hazards and reduced effectiveness in cold weather will carry the day. If this does not happen quickly enough, a large portion of the public may only be able to use public transport.
Big wind developer Blittersdorf gives $1,000 to Dem House candidate Sims
Katherine Sims, the Democratic candidate in a highly-contested House race, has received $1,000 in campaign donations this year from wind power developer David Blittersdorf. Sims and Republican Vicki Strong are both incumbents. But a newly created district is pitting them against each other.
Elon Musk takes over Twitter, fires executives, plans to end lifetime bans including Trump
After a monthslong legal battle, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially reached a deal with Twitter on Thursday to become the sole owner of the social media giant in a historic shakeup of the tech industry, according to multiple sources.
European Union announces ban on gas cars in the middle of energy crisis
The European Union (EU) announced Thursday that it will be outlawing the sale of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles by 2035 even though EU countries are already struggling to fight soaring electricity costs.
Secretary Moore highlights the importance of dam removal in Rutland County
Vermont has over 1,000 dams and the DEC estimates that hundreds no longer serve a useful purpose. Many of these dams degrade water quality and aquatic habitat, restrict the movement of fish and other wildlife, increase maintenance and liability costs, and pose significant risks to public safety.
John Klar: Progressives get an ‘F’ in Economics 101
The argument made by renewable energy proponents is that the world can be saved by switching a frozen Northern state like Vermont to solar-powered heating systems, and that this is economically beneficial because it will “create jobs.” Both of these are false fantasies.
Governor addresses workforce shortages: ‘We simply need more people’
“We have the jobs right now we need to fill,” the governor said. “If you want to be a nurse, or a physician’s assistant, or a dental assistant, or a dental hygienist, there’s a good job here for you.”
Tom Evslin: Oil companies profit because we shut off Russian competition
Time for the oil companies and the president to get off the dime. More U.S. oil needs to flow immediately — both to keep driving, trucking, and heating costs down domestically and to preserve Europe’s ability and will to forgo Russian oil.
Three grants will bring broadband to 4,000 Vermont addresses
A trio of grants totaling $26.5 million have been greenlighted by the Vermont Community Broadband Board that will be used to connect 4,000 underserved addresses. Funding for the project is culled from American Rescue Plan Act funds, and the first phase of the project will begin in the spring.
Scott announces release of nearly $30 million for village water and wastewater infrastructure
“Investing in water, sewer and stormwater initiatives is key to revitalizing communities and spurring economic growth,” said Governor Phil Scott.