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The Roots of Rights: Understanding Why Some Laws Feel Natural and Others Don’t
Have you ever wondered why some laws feel logical and fair while others seem unnatural or burdensome? The distinction between negative and positive rights explains much about the role…
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Homelessness, Addiction, and Crime: Vermont’s Correlation Crisis
Homelessness in Vermont has surged 200% since 2020, alongside rising crime. Addiction and mental health—not housing costs—drive these crises. Vermont’s policies enable dependency and attract transient populations, while $1.1M…
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Act 250: A Barrier to Vermont’s Economic Future
Act 250 was created to protect Vermont’s natural beauty, but its unintended consequences have hurt the state’s economy. By regulating housing and manufacturing out of existence, the law has…
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VT’s S.8 Proposal Expands Dr. Dynasaur to Adults Under 26
Vermont’s S.8 proposes expanding Dr. Dynasaur to residents under 26 earning up to 312% of the federal poverty level, raising concerns about economic feasibility and Medicaid underfunding. Critics argue…
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Becca, Bernie, and Peter Say No to Public Safety
On the same day a Border Patrol agent was tragically killed in Vermont by an illegal alien visa overstayer, Senator Peter Welch voted against the Lakin-Riley Act after his…
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Act 201: 21 Year Old Juvenile Offenders? and More!
Act 201 promised bold justice reform, extending juvenile court jurisdiction to offenders as old as 21. But with underfunded programs, rising crime, and inconsistent prosecutions, Vermont taxpayers are left…
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Vermont’s Housing Crisis: A Tale of Population Shifts, Overregulation, and Misguided Zoning Laws
Vermont’s housing crisis stems from uneven population shifts, restrictive zoning laws, and high development costs. Overregulation has stifled housing growth while escalating prices, leaving many reliant on government solutions.…
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Governor Calls for Cost Reduction – Senator Proposes New Office
Governor Phil Scott’s call for reduced spending clashes with Senator Ginny Lyons’ proposed S.2, which would create a costly new Office of Health Equity. Critics argue the bill presumes…
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Malpractice or Precedent? ACLU Lawsuit Tests Article 22’s Limits While Highlighting Institutional Failures
A new ACLU lawsuit challenges Vermont’s child welfare practices under Article 22, alleging state overreach and malpractice. At stake is whether a full-term fetus is legally distinct from a…
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FDA Authorizes Marketing of 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway following an extensive scientific review. This is…
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