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The Redistribution of Consequences
As Vermont softens its stance on enforcement, the consequences of drug use, theft, and public disorder haven’t disappeared—they’ve been shifted onto taxpayers, homeowners, and small…
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White Bagging Battle: Behind Vermont’s Drug Pricing Standoff
Vermont’s hospitals are being squeezed by a drug pricing system stacked in favor of insurers and their PBMs. As lawmakers debate H.482, they must decide…
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Malware in 2025: Forget Porn Sites — The Real Danger Is Your Inbox and Smartphone
In 2025, malware isn’t hiding on shady websites — it’s slipping into your inbox and smartphone. Phishing emails, text scams, and fake apps now pose…
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Tracing the Path: From the Muslim Brotherhood to Students for Justice in Palestine — Into Vermont
A decades-old ideological network — beginning with the Muslim Brotherhood and extending through Students for Justice in Palestine — has quietly resurfaced in Vermont. As…
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VT Built Itself for Free. Why Are We Paying Millions for Planning?
Vermont’s towns grew naturally long before planners arrived, yet millions now flow through regional planning commissions with heavy overhead. Are these synthetic layers helping—or simply…
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Vermont Senate Condemns ICE Arrest, But the Facts Tell a Different Story
A Vermont Senate resolution condemned the arrest of Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi as “immoral” and “illegal,” yet federal records show the arrest followed standard…
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W.T.F. is Yeast?🤷
Yeast isn’t plant, animal, or bacteria — it’s something stranger. Discover why this funky fungus is everywhere from bread to beer to cheesy popcorn seasoning,…
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Have You Wondered Why You Haven’t Seen Many Food Trucks in Rutland Lately?
Rutland’s food truck scene remains quiet as vendors face steep fees. Despite a February directive to lower costs, the $500 permit — unlike modest restaurant…
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Brandon Trustees to Review Farr Trust Use After Public Questions About Donor Intent
Brandon residents raised concerns at a May 1 meeting about the use of funds from the Shirley Farr Trust, questioning whether discretionary grants reflect the…
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VEGI Program Quietly Extended Without a Vote: Vermont’s $78 Million Question
Vermont taxpayers have quietly spent nearly $40 million subsidizing private businesses through the VEGI program—with another $39 million still on the table. State Auditor Doug…
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