Vermont's Act 59 aims to conserve 50% of land by 2050, but the economic fallout could burden taxpayers with higher taxes and reduced opportunities. The proposed 30 by 30/50 by 50 Reduction Act offers a bold solution: shrink government costs
Attorney General Charity Clark’s alarmist claims about mass deportations, reproductive rights, and environmental rollbacks align closely with partisan narratives but lack grounding in factual evidence. Vermonters deserve leadership rooted i
Tom Homan, incoming Border Czar, detailed his plan for immigration reform in a NewsNation interview, emphasizing the need to reinstate Trump-era policies, target cartels as terrorist organizations, and overhaul the asylum system. He argued
Small-scale Vermont dairy farmers face burdensome regulations that favor large operations, making it nearly impossible to sell fresh, artisan goat cheese to local consumers. A more flexible system, focused on liability and consumer choice,
Vermont’s focus on greenhouse gas reduction is driven by climate concerns, funding opportunities, and media pressure. But are these policies truly addressing Vermont's unique needs, or are residents bearing undue costs? A reevaluation of pr
Vermont’s K-12 education system boasts ambitious goals, but 56% of high school graduates still lack college-readiness in core areas. With rising student-on-teacher violence and weak accountability measures, parents and taxpayers are questio
On May 8, 2024, Vermont’s Senate Committee on Government Operations voted down an amendment to expand survivor benefits to law enforcement and corrections officers, citing budget concerns. Initially created for firefighters and EMS personne
In the U.S., raw milk faces strict regulations, yet statistics show vegetables and pasteurized milk cause comparable foodborne illnesses. Vermont's raw milk laws treat it almost as hazardous, while high-risk foods like leafy greens go unmar
Will they listen? The big question many pundits are asking in the wake of the major Republican pick-ups in the state house and senate is what will they do with their newfound numbers? Six pick-ups in the Senate and what looks like around
In Vermont, state senators were once allocated by county, balancing urban and rural voices. But the 1964 Reynolds v. Sims decision mandated population-based representation, amplifying the influence of populous counties like Chittenden. Shou
Vermont faces a growing drug crisis, with overdose deaths and drug-related violence surging, even in its smallest towns. As cartel-driven networks infiltrate our communities, local law enforcement confronts unprecedented dangers. Supporting
Vermonters, Too often, we’ve found ourselves caught in a cycle where every single issue is met with an exaggerated sense of crisis, as if every challenge marks the end of the world. Catastrophizing like this doesn’t just skew our perspec
