Vermont’s Administrative Procedure Act quietly gives citizens surprising power. Just 25 Vermonters can force a state agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule — or demand that an agency formalize or drop an unofficial policy. It’s
Vermont’s environmental policy loop has turned circular: the same advocacy lawyers who help write state rules are now suing farms and agencies for not enforcing them fast enough or good enough. Registered lobbyists for CLF and VNRC drafted
A new Clean Water Act lawsuit against a Panton dairy could redefine how Vermont farms manage water. Environmental groups claim pesticides are “spewing” from tile drains into Dead Creek, but data show common farm chemicals at levels typical
Vermont’s workplace drug-testing law prohibits random tests and requires employers to offer rehabilitation before firing workers who test positive. Strict procedures under 21 V.S.A. §§ 513–514 outline how tests must be conducted, making Ver
If you've ever wondered where Vermont's Progressive legislature gets its big ideas, look no further than the Center for American Progress (CAP). From costly energy mandates to contentious social policies, CAP's influence drives legislation
Vishing — short for voice phishing — uses real-sounding phone calls to trick people into giving up money or information. Scammers spoof numbers, clone voices, and pressure targets to act fast. Learn the warning signs, the new AI twist, and
Vermont poured hundreds of millions of federal ARPA dollars into climate and housing projects while its court system buckled under record backlogs. With 60 percent of criminal cases tied to just 3,400 repeat offenders, the state’s choice to
President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland drew criticism from Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, who called it unconstitutional. But legal precedent and past presidential actions — from Eisenhower to Kennedy
A viral Instagram rant claimed mainstream media ignored DHS raids in Chicago and that Secretary Kristi Noem secretly funded armed guards for ICE agents. In reality, the raids stopped a Latin Kings murder-for-hire plot, and protective detail
Windows 10’s official support ends October 14, 2025 — but Microsoft is giving users one free year of security updates through its Extended Security Update program. Here’s how to enroll, what it means, and what comes next once that year runs
The dream of the “15-minute city” falls apart when fear rules the streets. From walkable downtowns to public trains, people won’t step outside if they think they’ll be attacked or harassed. Safety isn’t a luxury in city design—it’s the foun
Timeshares promise affordable vacations but often deliver rising fees, limited flexibility, and long-term obligations that can even outlast the owner. Families may inherit the liability, though legal disclaimers provide a way out. Before bu
