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Local Burden, State Savings: The Impact of Act 180
Vermont’s Act 180, passed in 2024, expands restorative justice statewide, aiming to reduce court congestion. However, shifting the burden to local police without added funding…
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Now They’re Concerned About Money?
On May 8, 2024, Vermont’s Senate Committee on Government Operations voted down an amendment to expand survivor benefits to law enforcement and corrections officers, citing…
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A Restoration of Representation
In Vermont, state senators were once allocated by county, balancing urban and rural voices. But the 1964 Reynolds v. Sims decision mandated population-based representation, amplifying…
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Ballot Boxes & Bullet Boxes
Vermont’s Supreme Court allowed non-citizen voting by interpreting constitutional silence as permissive. Yet, state-imposed gun restrictions contradict Article 16’s clear language. Shouldn’t a consistent approach…
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VT Police vs Drug Cartels
Vermont faces a growing drug crisis, with overdose deaths and drug-related violence surging, even in its smallest towns. As cartel-driven networks infiltrate our communities, local…
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A Wacky Climate Journey
Vermont, once the nation’s least-polluting state, saw its environmental standing slip after the closure of Vermont Yankee and aggressive climate policies. Now ranked fourth, the…
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Guns: Education Over Legislation
The constant debate over gun laws consumes valuable resources without addressing the root causes of violence. Redirecting efforts toward programs that promote communication, emotional resilience,…
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Are Vermont’s Police Reforms Necessary – or Just Risky?
Vermont’s recent use-of-force policy changes aim to increase transparency, yet data shows Vermont’s police already maintain an impressive track record. With force used in only…
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Vermont Police Sergeant Charged in 2023 Rutland Shooting
Rutland, VT — Rutland City Police Sergeant Andrew Plemmons has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment following an officer-involved…
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The Real Misinformation Surrounding the Clean Heat Standard
It will not cost “pennies”, not just a study, and it will not help poor people. The Public Utilities Commission is soliciting comments on the…
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