Klar: Vermont’s criminal legislators soften criminal laws
Many Vermont voters perceive that Vermont’s most dangerous criminals are in its Legislature. For sensible citizens, their revolt is their vote in 2020.
If Legislature passes Global Warming Solutions Act, TCI likely to follow
Supporters of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) needn’t worry about the Legislature’s cool reception to the unpopular regional carbon tax. If H.688. the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA), passes, the TCI will become inevitable.
Sen. Randy Brock: It’s Groundhog Day — again
Yes, every day in Montpelier does feel like the movie “Groundhog Day.” But perhaps, we simply have to keep repeating it until, hopefully, we get it right.
Video Commentary: Climate alarmists say ‘Drink the Kool-Aid or lose job’
A new bill at the Statehouse will force many Vermonters to become educated about the state’s unrealistic emissions goals to keep their occupational licenses.
House fails to override governor’s veto of paid family leave by one vote
Democrat and Progressive lawmakers on Wednesday fell one vote short of overriding Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of a mandatory paid family leave plan that would have cost $29 million and been funded through a payroll tax on workers.
Senate to discuss public firearm carry ban soon
A Senate committee will soon consider a semi-auto public carry ban, the homeschool background check is dead, no local tax money is expected for commercial cannabis, and a CEO says a cloud tax is counterproductive.
Klar: It’s official — Vermont’s government has been usurped by elitist bureaucrats
Bureaucratic agencies have swollen in costs and powers in all areas of Vermonters’ lives: farms close, but the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets expands steadily. Schools are being closed, but administrative employees and costs increase relentlessly.
Auditor challenger wants oversight over climate change regulation
The Vermont State Auditor of Accounts should be empowered to pump the brakes on climate change regulation, according to a bill sponsored by Rep. Linda Joy Sullivan (D-Dorset), who yesterday announced she will run for auditor against incumbent Doug Hoffer.
Rent control bill on House committee agenda
A bill giving cities and towns the power to exercise rent control will be discussed by lawmakers Friday morning. Other bills in committee this week address contraception, a homeless bill of rights, commercial cannabis, “good cause” for firing employees, a eugenics apology, and more.
Opinion: Phil Scott a rock against climate absolutism
The only person standing between Vermont businesses and residents and new, aggressive anti-carbon taxation and regulation is Gov. Phil Scott.
New Gun Owners of Vermont president targets ‘Charleston loophole’ in committee hearing
New Gun Owners of Vermont president Eric Davis gave his first testimony Thursday at the Statehouse, and in it he told members of the House Judiciary Committee that forcing Vermonters to wait for lengthy background checks punishes law-abiding citizens.
Video Commentary: With Legislature back in session, more danger and expense in the works
Every time you think the Democrat and Progressive supermajority isn’t arrogant enough to raise your taxes again, they do. Vermont already spends over $2 billion a year on education and more than $6 billion on health care. Tune in to see what’s coming next.