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Understanding Vermont’s Legal Justice System Amid Rising Crime Rates
Vermont’s justice system operates with county-level prosecutors and appointed judges reviewed every six years. Residents can voice concerns to the Judicial Retention Committee and their…
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How To Not Make A Law – S.7
Vermont’s legislature just rewrote insurance law without real debate, turning UIM into a guaranteed payout system that will raise premiums and could drive insurers out.…
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Manipulated Crime Data: The National Push for “Smart Justice”
Vermont lawmakers are doubling down on Smart Justice reforms—expanding bail reform, diversion programs, and pushing for an OPC in Burlington—all based on manipulated crime reports.…
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Vermont’s “Temporary” Hotel Voucher Program: A Wake-Up Call for Taxpayers
Vermont’s “temporary” hotel voucher program is costing taxpayers 8-10 times more than pre-pandemic levels, with spending projected at $44M in FY2025. Lawmakers keep extending it,…
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How Vermont’s Bail Reform Led to a Crime Surge (And the ACLU Won’t Admit It)
Vermont’s 2018 bail reform was sold as a way to make the justice system fairer, but the reality has been a surge in property crime,…
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Vermont’s Legal Needs Assessment: The Report That Ignores the Real Problem
The 2024 Vermont Statewide Legal Needs Assessment ignores the key distinction between bad luck and bad decisions, lumping all evictions, debts, and legal disputes into…
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Data Breach? Here’s What to Do Right Now
If your personal data has been exposed in a breach, take immediate action to protect yourself. Secure your tax filings with an IRS PIN, enable…
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RFK Jr. vs. The Swamp: Sanders & Welch’s Dishonest Hearing Tactics
Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch’s Senate hearing attacks on RFK Jr. were a masterclass in hypocrisy and dishonesty. From misrepresenting his record to ignoring their…
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Selective Accountability: Why Is VT Only Targeting Law Enforcement?
Vermont’s Act 124 singles out law enforcement officers for heightened off-duty accountability while judges, attorneys, and legislators escape similar scrutiny. Expanding oversight to all justice…
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Your Financial Tipping Point: When Is It Too Much?
Vermont families are nearing their financial breaking point, with rising taxes, high energy costs, and strict regulations making the state unaffordable for many. Lawmakers must…
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