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The Coming Cold: Why Vermont Should Prepare for the Return of 1970s Winters—and Support S.110
Vermont is planning for a warming future—but what if the climate turns colder instead? A weakening Atlantic current could bring back 1970s-style winters. S.110 offers…
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H.481 Under Fire: Lawmakers Urged to Amend Stormwater Bill and Confront Federal Failures
As Vermont lawmakers consider H.481, critics say the state is passing stormwater compliance costs onto landowners and towns while ignoring the federal policies that helped…
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15 Food Additives That Have Lost GRAS Status Amid Safety Concerns
For decades, the FDA’s GRAS list allowed food additives without strict oversight. Now, 15 substances once considered safe—like BVO, PHOs, Ginkgo biloba, and Red No.…
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When the Sky Goes Dark: How a Supervolcano Could Impact Vermont
A supervolcano eruption in Italy or Yellowstone wouldn’t bring lava to Vermont, but it could trigger global cooling, food shortages, and reduced solar output —…
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When Good Intentions Backfire: The Hidden Costs of Vermont’s Plastic Bag Ban—Revisited
Vermont’s bag ban was supposed to help the environment—but data shows it’s doing the opposite. Switching back to plastic could cut emissions, lower grocery costs,…
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City Seal Snafu: Fake Image Makes It to Print First, Talbott Responds with Memes
Rutland’s printed annual report featured a satirical version of the city seal—lifted from a 2017 blog post. FYIVT broke the story, but Mayor Doenges declined…
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Mary Holland Addresses Childhood Health Crisis at Vermont State House
The President of Children’s Health Defense (CHD), Mary Holland, is coming to the Vermont Capital in Montpelier on April 10th, 2025, to speak with lawmakers.…
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Altered City Seal on Rutland’s 132nd Annual Report Raises Concerns
An altered Latin motto appearing on the cover of Rutland’s 132nd Annual Report has sparked concern over constitutional violations and transparency. The printed seal includes…
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Bernie Sanders: Vermont’s Very Own Oligarch
Bernie Sanders built his brand fighting billionaires—but campaign finance records show he’s funded by out-of-state donors, routed through ActBlue, and supported by elites he publicly…
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Unlimited Spending or Fiscal Restraint? Two Competing Visions for America’s Economy
Is government debt a ticking time bomb or a misunderstood tool? While Modern Monetary Theory says the U.S. can print its way to prosperity, Austrian…
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