As Vermont lawmakers consider H.481, critics say the state is passing stormwater compliance costs onto landowners and towns while ignoring the federal policies that helped create the phosphorus crisis. With $5M in ARPA funds still available
For decades, the FDA's GRAS list allowed food additives without strict oversight. Now, 15 substances once considered safe—like BVO, PHOs, Ginkgo biloba, and Red No. 3—have been revoked due to health risks like cancer, heart disease, and liv
A supervolcano eruption in Italy or Yellowstone wouldn’t bring lava to Vermont, but it could trigger global cooling, food shortages, and reduced solar output — enough to stress farms, energy systems, and supply chains here at home. Quiet re
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 goals. Sometimes common sense really is the greener choice
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 to the Herald instead. Alderman Talbott mocked the issu
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 spending the day at the Vermont State House discussing the miss
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 found in the city’s legal char
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 for Vermonters and millio
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 discipline and sound money—like a return to the gold standard—can
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 moving the Capitol to Chittende
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 topping $24,00
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 pleasure. Critics question
