vermont politics
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Peter Welch’s Energy Bill Under Scrutiny
Senator Peter Welch’s renewable energy bill aims for 70% renewables by 2034, but critics argue it neglects infrastructure upgrades and national security risks while recycling…
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Editorial Choices Highlight Disconnect Between Rutland Herald and Its Readers
The November 19 issue of the Rutland Herald sparks criticism for its lack of ideological balance, featuring one-sided content that alienates its local conservative-leaning readership.…
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FYI: Vermont Bill S52 (2024) – Healthcare for Foreign Nationals
Vermont’s S.52 proposes taxpayer-funded healthcare for any foreign national, legal or illegal, regardless of criminal status, raising concerns about fairness, fiscal responsibility, and public safety.…
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Post-election, Vermont school counsels children — to be Democrats
Neither the school nor Seven Days appears to comprehend the Constitution. On November 5, America resoundingly rejected the hateful race rhetoric and divisive lies of…
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Ballot Boxes & Bullet Boxes
Vermont’s Supreme Court allowed non-citizen voting by interpreting constitutional silence as permissive. Yet, state-imposed gun restrictions contradict Article 16’s clear language. Shouldn’t a consistent approach…
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A Wacky Climate Journey
Vermont, once the nation’s least-polluting state, saw its environmental standing slip after the closure of Vermont Yankee and aggressive climate policies. Now ranked fourth, the…
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Who is a Fascist?
Before throwing that word around, look at the history. The accusation of “fascist!” is being tossed around a lot in the closing weeks of this…
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The Real Misinformation Surrounding the Clean Heat Standard
It will not cost “pennies”, not just a study, and it will not help poor people. The Public Utilities Commission is soliciting comments on the…
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Front Porch For-them
Front Porch Forum, a Vermont-based social media platform, is funded partly by taxpayer money but has been accused of political bias, particularly against conservatives. Despite…
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Lose the Hysterics
This article examines the deceptive use of emotionally charged names in legislation, focusing on the Affordable Care Act and Vermont’s Affordable Heat Act (Clean Heat…
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