Vermont’s legislature just rewrote insurance law without real debate, turning UIM into a guaranteed payout system that will raise premiums and could drive insurers out. The temptation of treating insurance like a lottery may sound good, but
Vermont lawmakers are doubling down on Smart Justice reforms—expanding bail reform, diversion programs, and pushing for an OPC in Burlington—all based on manipulated crime reports. But real data from Vermont, New York, and Illinois shows pl
Vermont’s "temporary" hotel voucher program is costing taxpayers 8-10 times more than pre-pandemic levels, with spending projected at $44M in FY2025. Lawmakers keep extending it, even applying "winter rules" into summer. Tell your represent
Vermont’s 2018 bail reform was sold as a way to make the justice system fairer, but the reality has been a surge in property crime, repeat offenders cycling through the system, and plummeting clearance rates. Now, lawmakers are doubling dow
The 2024 Vermont Statewide Legal Needs Assessment ignores the key distinction between bad luck and bad decisions, lumping all evictions, debts, and legal disputes into a single narrative. Instead of fixing Vermont’s legal system, the state
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Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch’s Senate hearing attacks on RFK Jr. were a masterclass in hypocrisy and dishonesty. From misrepresenting his record to ignoring their own Big Pharma ties, their smear campaign backfired spectacularly. The trut
Vermont's Act 124 singles out law enforcement officers for heightened off-duty accountability while judges, attorneys, and legislators escape similar scrutiny. Expanding oversight to all justice system actors is essential to ensure fairness
Vermont legislators propose H.42, creating a Housing Board of Appeals to resolve municipal zoning disputes. Critics argue it adds unnecessary bureaucracy and costs, further hindering housing solutions. Is this "Act 250 Lite" the answer or j
Homelessness in Vermont has surged 200% since 2020, alongside rising crime. Addiction and mental health—not housing costs—drive these crises. Vermont’s policies enable dependency and attract transient populations, while $1.1M for a drug use
Act 250 was created to protect Vermont’s natural beauty, but its unintended consequences have hurt the state’s economy. By regulating housing and manufacturing out of existence, the law has left much of Vermont’s middle class behind while c
Vermont’s S.8 proposes expanding Dr. Dynasaur to residents under 26 earning up to 312% of the federal poverty level, raising concerns about economic feasibility and Medicaid underfunding. Critics argue this move could deepen financial strai
