From 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
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@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 🙌
@ramaschneider.bsky.socialVermont's news media needs to ask Gov Scott, Gen Clark, Vermont National Guard, and Vermont State Police: How are YOU going to respond if the federal administration begins to or even attempts to seize ballots, counting machines, and other associated listings, forms, etc? #vtpoli
@nateh47.bsky.socialThe Scott administration (DCF ESD, in particular) is continuing to refine the idea of screwing the most vulnerable while - ahem - speaking nice words.
ESD specializes in the fine art of creating bureaucratic barriers to deny access. Given that the current
@mcq57.bsky.socialVermont’s Act 170 process crossed the line from planning to live implementation this week. #vtpoli #vtschools
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@mcq57.bsky.socialBrattleboro Memorial Hospital previously announced that the Birthing Center would close within a year but reversed the decision. #vthealth #vthospitals #vtpoli
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@nateh47.bsky.socialWhat a surprise (jk) that the results are consistent with what we know about young people! And surprise again (not really) that DCF and the Scott admin nevertheless still want to roll back this proven reform!
@ramaschneider.bsky.socialQuick reminder for #vtpoli - Charity Clark was and is under no legal, ethical, or moral duty to prosecute Vermont's pro-democracy protesters. Clark is choosing to do so of her own volition. I voted, and I didn't vote for her. I hope you won't either - leave a blank line.
@ramaschneider.bsky.socialA lack of leadership .... this is a lack of leadership by our ENTIRE political system. Some are being vile assholes while others are being polite enablers, and some who claim to disagree with President Rapist Boy really don't (looking at you #vtpoli Phil). www.reddit.com/r/PoliticsVe...
@jaycatvt.bsky.socialhuh/what #vtpoli
@mcq57.bsky.socialThe final rule significantly weakens fuel economy standards and hurts consumers and the planet. #vtpoli #vtenergy #vtenviro
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