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
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 housing crisis stems from uneven population shifts, restrictive zoning laws, and high development costs. Overregulation has stifled housing growth while escalating prices, leaving many reliant on government solutions. A return to
Rutland is moving forward with a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to revitalize downtown. While the plan offers potential rewards like economic growth and infrastructure upgrades, it also carries risks for taxpayers. Transparency and
The true cost of Medicare for All isn’t just the $4.3 trillion needed annually—it’s the inevitable tax increases and service cuts as healthcare costs continue to skyrocket. Without tackling the root issue—America’s inflated healthcare costs
Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All promises affordability but defies economic reality. With Medicare facing insolvency by 2028, expanding this broken system would devastate take-home pay, inflate costs, and introduce moral hazards. Real refor
Bernie Sanders’ latest op-ed offers bold solutions like Medicare for All and price caps, but his focus on treating symptoms, not root causes, threatens to destroy the private healthcare system. America needs real reform to lower costs, not
Vermont’s participation in the AHEAD model highlights its reliance on federal funding, but critics question whether this new initiative will solve systemic issues or repeat the cost-shifting challenges of past reforms. With equity payments
A decade after Vermont Yankee's closure, the state faces soaring electricity rates, job losses, and a $100M fiscal blow. Vermont's failure to plan for predictable challenges offers a stark lesson in foresight and fiscal restraint. #VermontE
Vermont’s public sector workforce size and education spending rank among the highest in the nation, raising questions about efficiency and fiscal responsibility. With a declining tax base and rising costs, is it time to rethink the state’s
Nearly $420,000 was spent studying if isolated rats are more inclined to consume cocaine than socialized rats. Critics question the practicality of such research amid a $36 trillion national debt crisis. #governmentspending #wastefulspendin
Ever wondered where your tax dollars go? In Vermont, every dollar you pay supports education, healthcare, infrastructure, and more. Dive into a clear breakdown of how your contributions help build a better community. #VermontBudget #TaxTran
