Vermont faces a paradox: while there's a pressing housing shortage, the state is dedicating millions to conservation, locking up land that could be used for development. Through the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, millions are alloc
Vermont's health care system is unsustainable, with skyrocketing costs and shrinking insurance options. A new approach could simplify the process: direct hospital billing to the state using a low-cost system, cutting out middlemen and reduc
Vermont, once the cleanest state in the U.S. before the Vermont Yankee closure, continues to face pressure from environmental groups like CLF. Despite being a low-polluting state, CLF demands more aggressive climate actions, targeting Vermo
Vermont's reliance on state intervention has created a dangerous cycle of rising costs and dependency. Policies like the Clean Heat Standard drive up living expenses, while the state's promises to assist those in need fall short. Vermonters
Act 250, once designed to protect Vermont's environment, has become a complex web of regulations that stifles economic growth, favors the wealthy, and creates systemic barriers for lower-income and minority communities. Reforming or repeali
Vermont’s progressive policies, aimed at environmental leadership and aggressive climate action, have ironically led to higher greenhouse gas emissions compared to less progressive New Hampshire. While Vermont struggles with economic growth
The Global Warming Solutions Act and Clean Heat Standard have placed Vermont in financial and legal jeopardy, allowing courts to enforce climate mandates. With the first major lawsuit already filed, legislators face pressure to reconsider t
Vermont’s EV subsidy policies disproportionately benefit wealthier citizens, leaving middle- and low-income taxpayers to foot the bill. While federal and state incentives make electric vehicles more affordable for high-income households, th
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) recommends replacing the Clean Heat Standard with a direct surcharge on oil, kerosene, and propane. Their report highlights significant regulatory complexity and costs in the original plan, instead sugges
Vermont's water pollution problem stems from a mix of legacy phosphorus, municipal sewage overflows, and overburdened farmers. Aging wastewater systems, particularly in Burlington, have released millions of gallons of untreated sewage into
Vermont's legislature, while often praised for its climate action, demonstrates a disconnect between its urgent rhetoric and real actions. Despite calls for significant sacrifices from residents, legislators avoid meaningful personal and in
Vermont's homelessness crisis is placing a significant financial strain on the state, with $26 million spent annually on emergency housing programs. As economic growth stalls and resources thin, personal responsibility and sustainable solut
