The ‘masks forever’ crowd is real. Here’s what they want
Public health officials have supported mask wearing well beyond mass vaccination, and some advocated integrating them into post-COVID-19 life.
Poll: Lifting of mask mandate didn’t dent Sununu’s popularity
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu’s controversial decision to lift a statewide mask mandate hasn’t dented his popularity, according to a new poll. The University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll, released on Thursday, showed 69% of respondents think Sununu is doing a good job as governor.
John Klar: Vermont’s tick-belly bureaucracy gorges during COVID
Montpelier has ignored native Vermonters and businesses, who continue to suffer economically from state policies and tax burdens even as the bureaucratic tumor feasts rabidly on federal COVID funds, expands reckless spending in the name of “rescuing” the citizenry, and does nothing to prepare for its own belly-popping explosion when its taxpayer host is bled dry.
Flemming: Left-wing host pokes fun at low-Covid-information leftists
“In a recent Gallup survey, Democrats did much worse than Republicans in getting the right answer to the fundamental question: ‘what are the chances that someone who gets Covid will need to be hospitalized?'”
New Hampshire weighs protections for vaccine refusers
House Bill 220 would prevent the state from setting rules that prohibit access to schools, childcare and other congregate settings from people who haven’t been vaccinated. It also would prohibit private employers from requiring vaccinations, unless there is a “direct threat.”
Sununu lifts New Hampshire’s mask order
Gov. Chris Sununu has lifted a statewide mask mandate, citing New Hampshire’s declining COVID-19 infections and increasing numbers of vaccinated people.
Gov. Scott lets Covid-19 relief bill become law without signature
“In conclusion, because this bill contains urgently needed funds for Vermonters, I am allowing it to become law. But the Legislature should take note that I will not support any additional, unnecessary, or unwise use of ARPA or ESSER funding.”
Eight states have enacted laws limiting governors’ emergency powers since the start of the pandemic
Since March 2020, 10 bills in eight states have been signed into law that are aimed at increasing legislative oversight of governors’ emergency powers. These laws were enacted in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah.
Lawmakers expand bottle recycling and punt pension crisis, state suspends Johnson & Johnson vaccine
This week lawmakers gave approval on expanded bottle recycling and changed course on how to address Vermont’s pension crisis. Also, the state suspended use of the Jonhson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to reports it is causing blood clots in some patients.
Duct tape derby goes on in St. Albans despite pandemic
The annual Duct Tape Derby sledding competition saw record attendance this year, with 30 sledders racing in makeshift sleds on Feb. 20.
Reports of blood clots from Johnson & Johnson vaccine prompt feds to suspend its use
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Tuesday advising Americans and their health care providers to “pause” using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after reports of health complications.
Vermont follows federal recommendation to pause Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Based on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and the Food & Drug Administration, Vermont has paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.