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The Economic Impact of VT’s Act 59
Vermont’s Act 59 aims to conserve 50% of land by 2050, but the economic fallout could burden taxpayers with higher taxes and reduced opportunities. The proposed 30 by 30/50…
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The Privilege of Natural Gas and Climate Politics
Northwestern Vermont’s “gas towns” enjoy the cost-saving benefits of natural gas, while rural and southern communities bear higher heating costs without affordable options. Vermont’s renewable energy policies, shaped by…
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Urgent Zero-Day Warning for Samsung Users
Samsung phones are facing a critical image-handling flaw that lets attackers take over devices with nothing more than a malicious picture. A fix is out, but most users are…
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Does The Data Support VT’s Latest Use-of-Force Laws?
Vermont’s recent use-of-force policy changes aim to increase transparency, yet data shows Vermont’s police already maintain an impressive track record. With force used in only 0.3% of almost half…
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Fact Over Fear: VT’s Climate Debate Needs Balance
“Fearmongers Need Not Apply” calls out Vermont’s climate “fear porn,” comparing it to medieval responses during the Little Ice Age. It argues that alarmism damages public morale and stifles…
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Focus Shifts to Mahdawi As Khalil Faces Deportation
Federal immigration cases are spotlighting how fraud, foreign policy, and national security concerns drive deportation decisions. In Vermont, DHS and DOJ filings cite both a Secretary of State determination…
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The Hidden Risk: When Severe Mental Illness and Violence Overlap
Most people with schizophrenia are never violent, but a small subgroup presents a real risk. Research shows that past violence, untreated illness, and substance abuse are the strongest predictors…
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Group 764: The Online Exploitation Network Parents and Police Need to Know About
Federal investigators warn that Group 764, a violent online exploitation network, is targeting kids as young as nine through apps like Discord, Roblox, and Minecraft. Parents are urged to…
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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 the Paris Accord resemble…
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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 labor shortages. Without bold…
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