President Trump announces temporary shutdown of all immigration to United States
President Donald Trump announced late Monday evening that he intends to issue an executive order temporarily banning immigration to the United States.
Democrats continue to back extreme coronavirus shutdown measures except when it comes to immigration
From accusations of xenophobia, to claims that it’s a means to distract the public, Democrats and progressive organizations across the country are fuming over President Donald Trump’s anticipated ban on immigration.
Trump, Scott say some professions can return to work tomorrow; college campus closure vote postponed
Vermont State College Chancellor Jeb Spaulding announced Friday his plan to keep the state college system afloat by closing campuses in Lyndon, Johnson and Randolph. Negative reaction and grassroots organization was strong and swift.
Mail-in voting for November election over coronavirus opens door for fraud, experts say
A growing chorus of Democrats are demanding that the entire U.S. vote by mail in November because of the coronavirus pandemic, but election experts say this could open the door to rampant fraud and mismanagement.
Sending more money to states could make their budget problems worse
The governors’ demand for an additional $500 billion of unrestricted federal money would set a dangerous precedent for even larger future bailouts, such as a $4 trillion to $6 trillion bailout of unfunded pension liabilities (more than two or three years’ worth of federal income tax revenue).
New Hampshire schools to stay closed through end of school year; budget facing deep cuts
Deep cuts will need to be made in New Hampshire’s budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday as he also announced schools will be closed until the end of the school year.
McClaughry: Recovery and moving forward
The shutting down of the economy for fear of virus transmission has produced still-uncalculated millions of dollars in lost incomes, closed schools and colleges, and tottering businesses. Not the least of the catastrophic effects is the disappearance of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues over the next two or three years.
House Transportation hears plan to allocate money for only 3-4 months of highway repairs, EV incentives, mass transit
In response to uncertain FY 2021 state transportation revenues, the House Transportation Committee on Wednesday discussed a proposal to approve a full year of transportation spending but allocate only enough money for three or four months.
COVID-19 order requires disinfection of all Vermont public water supplies
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation last month ordered Vermont public water systems to disinfect water to protect immuno-suppressed Vermonters at risk from Covid-19.
US, Canada agree to keep border closed for another month
The United States and Canada agreed to extend a ban on all non-essential travel on their shared border for another month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced.
Sununu praises Trump plan to reopen economy but says New Hampshire not ready yet
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said the Trump administration’s plan to reopen the country was a good approach during a news conference on Friday.
Brian Allen: Gov. Scott fighting coronavirus with carpet bombing
COVID-19 is serious. It’s a big challenge. Governor Scott is fighting it with carpet bombing, which hasn’t killed the virus but has devastated most everything else. Attila the Hun could not have done a better job killing an economy in his rampage through Europe.