The poor will be impacted by climate change to a far greater degree than the wealthy, though all will be affected.
If the carbon fees are rebated to citizens, any price bubbles will be fully compensated for.
Charles F. Monette is a poet, teacher, playwright, actor, builder, and U.S. Army veteran. BRATTLEBORO-Recently,
Lachlan Francis chairs the Windham County Democratic Committee. WESTMINSTER-Democrats in the state Legislature scored some...
Fric Spruyt represents District 9 in Brattleboro's Representative Town Meeting. BRATTLEBORO-At the July 8 Brattleboro...
Jim Freedman is a leadership consultant and the author of Becoming a Leader: Identity, Influence,
Judge Karen Russell Carroll took the oath of office Wednesday to the Vermont Supreme Court, marking the first time the state's highest court has had a majority of female justices. Chief Justice Paul Reiber praised Carroll for her ability to relate to people - and for being a Red Sox fan. Gov. Phil Scott, who nominated Carroll, said the veteran trial court judge possesses the qualities he required: character, competence, commitment, and chemistry. Scott said he wanted to make clear...
On Sunday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Jamaica Community Arts Council will sponsor the second annual “Best Little Arts & Crafts Show in Vermont” in and around the historic Jamaica Town Hall, right on Routes 30 and 100 in the center of town. Admission is free; a variety of food and drink will be available for purchase at several local venues. Nearly 50 of Southern Vermont's finest artists and craftspeople will be on hand, including Jamaica's...
We are saddened that Becca Balint, Jeanette White, and the Windham County Democratic Party Committee have not accepted our offer to participate in a forum to be held in Brattleboro which would include all the candidates for the state senate. This rejection flies in the face of Vermont's great tradition of candidates shaking hands and discussing crucial issues facing Vermonters and the planet. The Liberty Union Party has some answers to the fundamental questions of how we are going to...
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