To DCF's negligence/malice, we can now add the cowardice of legislative leadership.
We need some housecleaning in the legislature. Will Democratic leadership be up to it? Interested, even? Hard to be optimistic.
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@nateh47.bsky.socialTo DCF's negligence/malice, we can now add the cowardice of legislative leadership.
We need some housecleaning in the legislature. Will Democratic leadership be up to it? Interested, even? Hard to be optimistic.
@mcq57.bsky.socialThe Senator welcomed Diane Abruzzini Riggs from Rigorous Technology, Chris Coulter from VMEC, and Harrison Kahn of Vermont Creamery for a conversation about growing and evolving Vermont’s manufacturing industry. #vtmanufacturing #vteconomy #vtpoli #VermontBiz
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@nateh47.bsky.socialI'm old enough to remember when a candidate much like Scott in his political philosophy - Ronald Reagan - was considered far right. But Scott has enough disrespect for history to suggest that Janoo - whose policies are an awful
@nateh47.bsky.socialA great article, showing how vapid is the reasoning behind the Scott administration's withdrawal of support.
“I wish that as much energy would go into implementing Raise the Age as has gone into not implementing.” - Matthew Bernstein, VT Child Advocate
@nateh47.bsky.social@nateh47.bsky.socialAmerica is a military with a nation attached to and serving it.
"Prussia was not a country with an army, but an army with a country." - Voltaire
@janooforvt.bsky.socialWhat if strengthening Vermont’s economy wasn’t just about bringing more money into the state, but keeping more of the wealth we create right here at home?
That’s the idea behind the local multiplier effect.
@nateh47.bsky.socialThe best that can be said about Hoffman's rationalizations is that they are disingenuous. What the administration is doing is reprehensible.
@nateh47.bsky.social@nateh47.bsky.socialFrom VT ACLU's testimony to the legislature:
[T]he Department for Children and Family’s (“DCF” or Department”) emergency rules, implemented on September 1:
- Fail to implement any aspect of the [Vermont Homelessness
@nateh47.bsky.socialIf you call VT ESD because you are homeless, here's what (after half a day, or multiple days, on hold) they put you through.
It's a 27-page "Stratification Tool." After you answer these dozens of questions (baby crying in the background, missing
@nateh47.bsky.socialAre you among those who think Vermont's benefits are "generous," as many of our well-spoken leaders would have you believe?
Vermont (via DCF's ESD, Economic Services Division), has become expert at creating barriers to low-income families receiving
@nateh47.bsky.socialDivide and conquer. Worn but proven tactics from a morally bankrupt administration.
We have chosen to allow the wealthiest among us to dictate a taxation system in which
@nateh47.bsky.socialIt is reprehensible that Vermont law enforcement and prosecutors are protecting and assisting Trump's private army. This is collaboration with a fascist would-be dictator who is close to achieving his goal.
@hungerfreevt.bsky.socialEarly voting is already underway in Vermont, and we’re headed toward the November 3 general election.
We, along with our partners Vermont Foodbank and NOFA-VT, put together a guide so candidates could share their thoughts on food and farm security. #vtpoli
@rnadworny.bsky.social"Vermont can’t get away from its great spiritual heritage,” Zito said.
Hmmm. During the 1800s, Vermont served as an incubator and seedbed for several radical religious movements, communal experiments, and prophetic leaders. #vtpoli
@mcq57.bsky.socialLawmakers warn that placing the White River National Fish Hatchery on inactive status would inhibit valuable scientific research, and risk reversing a decade of progress toward fishery restoration, including salmon. #vtpoli #vtenviro
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@mcq57.bsky.socialReilly-Hughes also strengthened Vermont’s defenses against cybersecurity through tougher statewide standards and oversight. #vtpoli #cybersecurity
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@mcq57.bsky.social“In fact, Federal agents were at polls in Wyoming while they conducted their primary election on August 18th. Gov. Mark Gordon (R) called the presence of Federal agents ‘aggressive, irregular and disruptive.’ #vtpoli
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@ericbecker350.bsky.socialAnd… @sanders.senate.gov has endorsed @janooforvt.bsky.social for Governor of Vermont. #VTpoli 🙌