December 2025
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Act 47 and A Story of Vermont’s Compact Future
Vermont’s shrinking pool of buildable land and new statewide zoning mandates are steering the state toward a dense, walkable future. Act 47 accelerates this shift…
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The Vermont Land Crunch: Conservation, Costs, and a Finite Landscape
Vermont’s land base is far more limited than commonly understood. With roughly three-quarters of the state already conserved, publicly owned, or in long-term Current Use,…
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Vermont’s Quiet Tax Break That Everyone Pays For
Vermont’s Current Use Program reduces property taxes on agricultural and forest land by assessing enrolled parcels at use value rather than market value. As enrollment…
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VT Solves Housing Crisis by Raising Costs 12%
Vermont’s latest tax letter confirms another double-digit property tax increase, following last year’s nearly 14% jump. With education spending rising and enrollment falling, the state…
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Is Montpelier Coming for Your Woodpile?
Vermont’s effort to lead on climate change is turning into a cautionary tale. With firewood now in the crosshairs of environmental policy, Montpelier risks alienating…
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Diverted Cases, Deferred Costs — Who Really Pays for Act 180?
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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Public Aid vs. Private Generosity — The Hidden Cost of Government-Run Welfare
Modern policies that prioritize entitlements over accountability have exacerbated issues like homelessness, drug use, and crime. By sidelining personal responsibility and treating individuals as victims,…
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You REALLY Ought To Know What An REC Is
Vermonters are paying for an environmental illusion. While their renewable energy powers local homes, the “green credit” is sold to other states, leaving inflated emissions…
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VT’s Minor Consent Laws: What Parents Need to Know
Vermont’s consent laws for minors allow adolescents to seek medical care for STIs, mental health, and gender-affirming services without parental consent or notification. Supporters highlight…
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VT’s Constitutional Consistency on Trial: Non-Citizen Voting vs. Gun Restrictions
Vermont’s Supreme Court allowed non-citizen voting by interpreting constitutional silence as permissive. Yet, state-imposed gun restrictions contradict Article 16’s clear language. Shouldn’t a consistent approach…
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