September 2025
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Tiny Emissions, Big Bill: The Economic Toll of VT’s Climate Ambitions
Vermont’s climate policies burden residents with costly mandates for negligible global impact. With emissions contributing just 0.13% of the U.S. total, the state’s sacrifices under…
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VT’s Demographic and Economic Challenges
Vermont’s latest demographic report shows modest population growth driven by in-migration, but the state faces long-term challenges with an aging population, declining birth rates, and…
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VTDigger’s Golden Parachute Raises Questions About Nonprofit Stewardship
VTDigger’s parent nonprofit is paying founder Anne Galloway nearly $400,000 over 44 months even as the newsroom runs steep deficits. The payout, disclosed in IRS…
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VT Act 180: Expansion of Restorative Justice
Vermont’s Act 180, passed in 2024, expands restorative justice statewide, aiming to reduce court congestion. However, shifting the burden to local police without added funding…
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One Year of FYIVT: Vermont at a Crossroads
One year of FYIVT has revealed the core challenges facing Vermont—rising costs, property taxes, climate mandates, and crime. As we look ahead, we’re expanding with…
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What in the Hell Did They Think Was Going to Happen?
Rep. Becca Balint canceled a planned Michigan town hall, citing safety in today’s overheated political climate. The move follows the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which…
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Did a Rutland School Employee Call Half the City ‘Racist Pedophiles’?
According to the Rutland Herald, Rutland High School attendance officer Howard Wasserman wrote a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ending with “the racist Pedophile…
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From $520 to $6,950: Vermont’s 1,200% Tax Spike—and What It Costs Residents
Vermont’s per capita tax burden has surged by 1,200% since 1980, reaching $6,948 in 2023. Rising costs and outmigration of retirees threaten the state’s fiscal…
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Using TikTok: What It Collects and Why It Matters
TikTok isn’t just a video app—it’s a massive data collector. From device details to viewing habits and even biometrics, the platform gathers far more than…
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Violent Censorship and What Real Fascism Looks Like
Charlie Kirk’s assassination was not the act of a dictator’s decree but of a bullet meant to silence free speech. This is violent censorship in…
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