Vermont’s H.479 spends $70 million on housing programs with no performance metrics, missing funds, and environmental risks buried—literally. From blank checks to brownfield developments, this bill sets taxpayers up for future liability with
The Vermont Department for Children and Families refused to release even anonymized data about whether public assistance recipients recently moved to the state — or whether they previously received aid elsewhere. As millions pour into emerg
FYIVT recently declined Facebook’s push to monetize via its “Stars” program—and was promptly penalized for noncompliance. No rules were broken. The outlet simply refused to play the game. As tech giants tighten control over speech and reach
When President Trump said “I don’t know” in response to a constitutional question during an NBC interview, critics like Rep. Becca Balint pounced—ignoring context and legal nuance. In truth, his answer reflected responsible deference to leg
President Trump’s new executive order ties Medicare and Medicaid drug prices to the lowest global rates, bypassing PBMs and insurers. Vermont’s pending H.482—empowering state rate cuts and hospital observers—may be eclipsed by this federal
A declassified Biden-era memo reveals a sweeping domestic terrorism plan focused on white extremists, gun owners, and veterans—while largely ignoring gangs and cartels. Despite growing concerns about drug trafficking and organized crime, Ve
Vermont’s sweeping homelessness bill, H.91, is advancing — but not without major concerns. Service providers fear disruption, senators express doubt, and taxpayers are nowhere in the conversation. With shaky finances and looming federal cut
As Vermont softens its stance on enforcement, the consequences of drug use, theft, and public disorder haven’t disappeared—they’ve been shifted onto taxpayers, homeowners, and small businesses. This quiet transfer of burden—from offender to
Vermont’s hospitals are being squeezed by a drug pricing system stacked in favor of insurers and their PBMs. As lawmakers debate H.482, they must decide whether to deepen that imbalance—or explore smarter, fairer solutions like statewide bu
In 2025, malware isn’t hiding on shady websites — it’s slipping into your inbox and smartphone. Phishing emails, text scams, and fake apps now pose the greatest risks, exploiting trust rather than technical flaws. Smart habits and vigilance
A decades-old ideological network — beginning with the Muslim Brotherhood and extending through Students for Justice in Palestine — has quietly resurfaced in Vermont. As Columbia protests dominated headlines, suspended groups continued oper
Vermont’s towns grew naturally long before planners arrived, yet millions now flow through regional planning commissions with heavy overhead. Are these synthetic layers helping—or simply preserving themselves? With some states skipping regi
