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When Good Intentions Backfire: The Hidden Costs of Vermont’s Plastic Bag Ban—Revisited
Vermont’s bag ban was supposed to help the environment—but data shows it’s doing the opposite. Switching back to plastic could cut emissions, lower grocery costs, and help meet GWSA…
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City Seal Snafu: Fake Image Makes It to Print First, Talbott Responds with Memes
Rutland’s printed annual report featured a satirical version of the city seal—lifted from a 2017 blog post. FYIVT broke the story, but Mayor Doenges declined to respond, later speaking…
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Mary Holland Addresses Childhood Health Crisis at Vermont State House
The President of Children’s Health Defense (CHD), Mary Holland, is coming to the Vermont Capital in Montpelier on April 10th, 2025, to speak with lawmakers. Ms. Holland will be…
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Altered City Seal on Rutland’s 132nd Annual Report Raises Concerns
An altered Latin motto appearing on the cover of Rutland’s 132nd Annual Report has sparked concern over constitutional violations and transparency. The printed seal includes unauthorized religious language not…
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Bernie Sanders: Vermont’s Very Own Oligarch
Bernie Sanders built his brand fighting billionaires—but campaign finance records show he’s funded by out-of-state donors, routed through ActBlue, and supported by elites he publicly scorns. With little legislation…
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Who Is Using the Motel Voucher Program?
Are progressive policies creating homeless, or attracting them? Governor Scott and the House and Senate Democrat majorities are at loggerheads over the motel voucher program that pays to put…
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Unlimited Spending or Fiscal Restraint? Two Competing Visions for America’s Economy
Is government debt a ticking time bomb or a misunderstood tool? While Modern Monetary Theory says the U.S. can print its way to prosperity, Austrian economists warn that only…
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Why Don’t We Move the State Capitol to Burlington?
With legislative leadership and key committee control concentrated in Burlington, some Vermonters are questioning whether Montpelier is still the true seat of power. If climate urgency drives policy, wouldn’t…
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Could School Choice Help Vermont Cut Education Costs?
As Vermont’s education costs climb while enrollment declines, lawmakers are exploring whether charter schools or expanded access to approved independent schools could offer more efficient alternatives. With per-pupil spending…
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The Evolution of Sex Education in Vermont: From High School Health Class to Kindergarten Curriculum
Over the past four decades, Vermont’s sex education has shifted from high school biology and health to identity-based instruction starting in kindergarten—including lessons on gender, orientation, and even sexual…
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