With Vermont facing a potential 20% property tax increase in 2025, recent election results may shift the balance toward fiscal reform. The addition of a Republican lieutenant governor and a stronger Republican Senate presence offers new hop
November 6, 2024: Vermont’s counties reported a range of criminal activity, from property crime to violent incidents. In Addison and Bennington counties, police responded to cases of burglary and vehicle break-ins, emphasizing property safe
Vermont's Certificate of Need (CON) program regulates healthcare growth by requiring state approval for expanding services, like hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care. Originally aimed at controlling costs, critics argue it stifles
The Bipartisan Border Solutions Act, championed by Vice President Harris, promises streamlined asylum processing but sidesteps critical issues of border security and deterrence. On the ground, CBP agents and residents face escalating danger
Vermont’s recent use-of-force policy changes aim to increase transparency, yet data shows Vermont’s police already maintain an impressive track record. With force used in only 0.3% of almost half a million annual interactions and zero civil
Northwestern Vermont’s “gas towns” enjoy the cost-saving benefits of natural gas, while rural and southern communities bear higher heating costs without affordable options. Vermont’s renewable energy policies, shaped by these privileged reg
Vermont’s education system faces an affordability crisis, demanding honesty from the majority in Montpelier. A projected 18.5% property tax hike looms, yet high per-pupil spending hasn’t improved outcomes. Lawmakers must acknowledge the nee
The vilification of law enforcement during the George Floyd protests missed a pivotal opportunity for communities to unite against the true scourge: drugs and crime. Burlington, Vermont, is a powerful local example of how reducing police fo
Rutland, VT — Rutland City Police Sergeant Andrew Plemmons has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment following an officer-involved shooting that took place in Rutland City’s Giorgetti Park on Ju
"Fearmongers Need Not Apply" calls out Vermont's climate "fear porn," comparing it to medieval responses during the Little Ice Age. It argues that alarmism damages public morale and stifles progress, while economic growth is the real path t
A recent CBS News report on Arizona’s election security, aired days before the election, raises questions about potential media bias. The segment, anchored by Ed O'Keefe, highlights Arizona’s transparency efforts but omits a pointed quote i
Before throwing that word around, look at the history. The accusation of “fascist!” is being tossed around a lot in the closing weeks of this campaign season, which gets me to wondering if these accusers actually know what fascism is. It
