A Vermont Senate resolution condemned the arrest of Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi as "immoral" and "illegal," yet federal records show the arrest followed standard ICE protocols and due process protections. Mahdawi, linked to prote
Yeast isn’t plant, animal, or bacteria — it’s something stranger. Discover why this funky fungus is everywhere from bread to beer to cheesy popcorn seasoning, and how it reproduces like a living creature. Fun science you didn’t know you nee
Rutland’s food truck scene remains quiet as vendors face steep fees. Despite a February directive to lower costs, the $500 permit — unlike modest restaurant fees — still stands. Food truck owners must sell dozens of meals just to break even
Brandon residents raised concerns at a May 1 meeting about the use of funds from the Shirley Farr Trust, questioning whether discretionary grants reflect the donor's intent. Trustees cited legal constraints but agreed to seek new guidance.
Vermont taxpayers have quietly spent nearly $40 million subsidizing private businesses through the VEGI program—with another $39 million still on the table. State Auditor Doug Hoffer is sounding alarms, but lawmakers extended VEGI without a
Alderman Michael Talbott’s Open Meeting Law complaint against the Rec Committee is full of sound and fury—but it overlooks far greater procedural violations he once sat through silently. Meanwhile, the department he’s criticizing is crumbli
Good evening Rutland, At the conclusion of todays recreation committee meeting (4/28/2025) I offered the following motion; “Motion to recommend to the mayor the reconsideration of Kim Peters as Rutland City’s Recreation Superintendent
Vermont is famous for buying local, but the reality tells a different story. Over 86% of its food and 94% of its tech services are imported from out of state, exporting billions every year. Can Vermont ever build true independence? It has t
This Wednesday, 30 April 2025 marks 100 Days of Opportunities as President Trump is back in the White House with his VP, JD Vance and his Administration working to fix America for every American after the four desasterous years of the Biden
A Vermont bill aimed at limiting cellphone use in schools remains stalled, despite strong federal guidance and public health warnings linking excessive screen time to mental health risks. With bipartisan concern growing nationwide, question
If cavemen had zoning boards, we’d still be in hides. Today’s regulatory swamp punishes the productive and rewards the passive, turning progress into paperwork. What once was freedom to build is now a maze of fees, permits, and delays—all d
The Vermont Senate passed S.131, advancing Burlington’s bid to ban firearms in bars — despite Article 16 of the Vermont Constitution guaranteeing the right to bear arms for self-defense. Critics argue the city created the crisis and now see
