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Has the VT Supermajority Made It’s BIGGEST Mistake?
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…
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Clean Heat Credit Scheme Goes Up in Smoke
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…
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Vermont’s Climate Contradictions
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…
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Fact-Checking Fear: Breaking Down VT AG Clark’s Op-Ed Claims
In her recent Op-Ed, Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark claims Trump-appointed justices threaten Americans’ rights, but a closer look reveals inaccuracies and fear mongering. From…
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The Many Costs of Vermont’s Drug Policy
Vermont’s lenient drug policies are placing a heavy financial and social burden on taxpayers while creating an unsafe environment for children, who are increasingly exposed…
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The Financial Toll of Homelessness in Vermont
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…
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Vermont: Eugenics to Urbanization
Vermont’s history shows a persistent trend of certain groups seeking to control the lives of others, from the eugenics movement to modern environmental regulations like…
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Legislating by Lawsuit: Vermont’s Unstable Approach to Governance
Vermont’s legislature has passed laws that invite court intervention, shifting responsibility from lawmakers to the judiciary. This reliance on lawsuits raises concerns about governance, while…
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Unpromising Beginnings for Education Finance Reform
The Commission on the Future of Public Education in VT’s subcommittee on Finance Reform met on September 4th (going back a bit, but the Commission…
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Rising Costs and Tax Pressures
Vermont’s School System Faces a Crucial Crossroads As Vermont grapples with declining student enrollment and soaring education costs, the implications for property taxes are becoming…
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