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Senator Welch and Representative Schneider Introduce BAD DEAL Act to Repeal Tariffs on Canadian Goods

Senator Welch and Representative Schneider Introduce BAD DEAL Act to Repeal Tariffs on Canadian Goods

U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, have partnered to introduce the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act. This bicameral bill aims to repeal Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and refund all duties paid under this authority. The legislation directly targets the 50% tariffs that President Trump has implemented on Canada under Section 338. Senator Welch recently convened an event near the U.S.-Canada border in Jay, Vermont, bringing together small businesses, agricultural producers, and community leaders to voice their opposition to President Trump’s trade policies, which they argue are harming the economies of Vermont and other northern border states. Senator Welch emphasized that "Nobody wins a trade war" and that President Trump's policies are destructive to both American and Canadian interests. The event included various industry leaders, such as manufacturers...
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Chittenden County Republicans Nominate Unwilling, Unqualified Candidate for State’s Attorney

Chittenden County Republicans Nominate Unwilling, Unqualified Candidate for State’s Attorney

The Chittenden County Republicans have nominated Jace Laquerre to run for State’s Attorney against incumbent Democrat Sarah Fair George, despite Laquerre not being an attorney and reportedly not wanting the job. Laquerre, a software engineer in his late 20s, was inspired by Senator Rand Paul's principles of liberty and limited government in his youth, and was previously involved with 'Young Americans for Liberty, Students for Life and the NRA.' The nomination occurred after the Republican Party failed to field a candidate for the position. The Democratic primary opponent, Bram Kranichfeld, received write-in votes from Republicans and subsequently won the Republican nomination, but then declined it. This allowed the county Republican committee to select a replacement, leading to Laquerre's nomination. The situation highlights an unusual turn in local politics, where a candidate without legal qualifications and expressed disinterest in the role has been put forward for a significant legal office.
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Foremost Farms to Close Marshfield Cheese Plant, Citing Changing Market Conditions

Foremost Farms to Close Marshfield Cheese Plant, Citing Changing Market Conditions

Foremost Farms to Close Marshfield Cheese Plant, Citing Changing Market Conditions
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Bad Bunny and Over 150 Artists Win Major Copyright Lawsuit Over Reggaeton's 'Dembow' Rhythm

Bad Bunny and Over 150 Artists Win Major Copyright Lawsuit Over Reggaeton's 'Dembow' Rhythm

Bad Bunny and Over 150 Artists Win Major Copyright Lawsuit Over Reggaeton's 'Dembow' Rhythm
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Ohio State University Settles with Justice Department for $2.1 Million Over Undisclosed China Ties in Federal Grants

Ohio State University Settles with Justice Department for $2.1 Million Over Undisclosed China Ties in Federal Grants

Ohio State University (OSU) has agreed to pay a $2.1 million settlement to the U.S. Department of Justice. This settlement resolves allegations that the university failed to disclose its employees' affiliations with Chinese universities and state-run research organizations when applying for federal grant funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Both NASA and the NSF require grant applicants to disclose any foreign government support received by principal investigators or co-principal investigators. The Justice Department alleged that annual faculty activity reports submitted to OSU since 2014 identified these Chinese affiliations, but the university did not relay this information to the federal agencies. Additionally, OSU reportedly learned in 2019 that a principal investigator on NASA grants was involved in China's 'Thousand Talents Programme,' which aims to recruit individuals with access to foreign technology intellectual prope...
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Federal Judge Blocks New York's Climate Change Superfund Act

Federal Judge Blocks New York's Climate Change Superfund Act

Chief U.S. District Judge Brenda K. Sannes of the Northern District of New York has granted summary judgment to plaintiffs in the case of West Virginia v. James, consolidated with Chamber of Commerce v. James. This ruling prevents New York from enforcing its Climate Change Superfund Act, a 2024 law that mandated companies responsible for over one billion metric tons of CO2e from global fossil-fuel extraction and refining between 2000 and 2024 to contribute $75 billion over 25 years to a state adaptation fund. The court determined that the statute was preempted by the Clean Air Act. Additionally, any cost-recovery demands against foreign producers were deemed preempted by the foreign-affairs doctrine. The plaintiffs in the case included 22 state attorneys general and industry groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute. The parties involved are required to file a status report by September 14.
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Vermont Representative Rob North Advocates for Conscience and Constituent-Based Voting Over Party Lines

Vermont Representative Rob North Advocates for Conscience and Constituent-Based Voting Over Party Lines

Vermont Representative Rob North, a Republican, is advocating for legislators to prioritize their conscience and constituents' needs over strict party-line voting. North, who claims to have worked extensively to bridge partisan gaps in the House of Representatives, expressed disappointment that freshman Democratic legislators felt coerced into voting along party lines. He contrasts this with the House Republican caucus, where members are encouraged to vote their conscience. North also notes a growing trend of former Democrats changing affiliations, citing Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers as an example. He criticizes House Democrat leader Lori Houghton's view that Vermonters need better education to understand legislative decisions, especially after Republicans gained 19 seats in the 2024 election.
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Social Media Influencers Impact Vermont Dining Choices

Social Media Influencers Impact Vermont Dining Choices

Social Media Influencers Impact Vermont Dining Choices
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Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine
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Google Maps now shows 'Lake America' in US, not 'Lake Ontario'

Google Maps now shows 'Lake America' in US, not 'Lake Ontario'

(Corrects headline to read 'shows') Aug 30 (Reuters) - Google Maps has changed the name of "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" for U.S. users to reflect President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the lake, according to a Google statement.
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New York's plan to charge fossil-fuel producers $75B for climate change damages is struck down

New York's plan to charge fossil-fuel producers $75B for climate change damages is struck down

A federal judge has struck down New York’s attempt to make fossil fuel-producing industries pay into a $75 billion fund to repair damage wrought by climate change
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At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail