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Proposed Bill Would Overhaul VT’s 3-Acre Stormwater Rule
A proposed Vermont Senate bill would overhaul how the state enforces its three-acre stormwater rule, requiring on-site verification, prioritizing the highest-impact properties, and clarifying that the permit does not…
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What Authority Do ICE Agents Actually Have? A Fact-Based Primer on the Law
Contrary to popular belief, ICE agents are not categorically barred from interacting with U.S. citizens. While citizens cannot be subjected to civil immigration enforcement, federal law allows ICE agents—under…
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VT Bill Would Eliminate Annual Inspections for Most Vehicles
Vermont Rep. Mike Tagliavia’s H.690 would eliminate annual vehicle inspections for most passenger vehicles—a program the GAO says has no proven safety benefit. But there’s a hidden angle: the…
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VT Bill Would Centralize Vaccine Authority in Health Commissioner
House Bill H.545 would shift vaccine policy authority from federal agencies to Vermont’s health commissioner, who could mandate which immunizations insurers must cover at no cost to patients. The…
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OVUU Declines to Reverse Preschool Relocation Decisions
The OVUU school board declined to reverse January votes relocating preschool programs affecting Caverly Preschool in Pittsford and Otter Creek Academy in Whiting, following significant public pushback. Board members…
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FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup
Vermont lawmakers spent Tuesday afternoon advancing and previewing legislation affecting energy policy, telecommunications siting, insurance regulation, and transportation funding. Committees debated nuclear power’s role in reducing energy costs, extending…
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FYIVT Golden Dome: Midday Roundup
Vermont lawmakers used the first half of Tuesday’s session to preview bills and policy areas that could affect health care costs, energy regulation, and insurance markets. Committees flagged concerns…
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Five Years In, VT’s Climate Council Is Still Narrowing Its Focus
Five years after Vermont adopted legally binding climate targets, the state’s Climate Council is still narrowing its focus. At recent meetings, officials introduced new “Top 10” priorities and described…
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From $500 Million To $1.4 Billion: The GWSA Money Pit Deepens!
In April 2025, Senator Anne Watson published an op-ed urging Vermonters to support the Global Warming Solutions Act. The state had “five years to take meaningful steps toward reducing…
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VT Taxpayers Spent $500 Million on Climate Policies. The Planet Didn’t Notice.
Vermont taxpayers spent over $500 million on climate programs in five years. The result? The state missed its first legally binding emissions target, transport fuel sales are trending upward,…
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