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Over $100K VT Taxpayer Dollars Spent for…Nothing
Vermont spent over $100,000 on a redistricting task force that never delivered the maps required by law. Despite clear directives in Act 73, the group…
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VT Could Save Millions Under New Federal Homelessness Rules — If It Chooses to Adapt
Vermont spends over $30 million a year on emergency motel housing, but new federal homelessness rules could shift those costs to HUD-funded treatment and transitional…
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Vermont Is Flying Blind on Housing Policy — And You Pay the Price
Vermont is pushing rent control, eviction limits, and new housing mandates without the basic data needed to understand the crisis. The Legislature’s own study admits…
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Vermont’s Green Credit Con: Clean State, Dirty Books
Vermont’s carbon-credit and REC systems don’t reduce real carbon emissions—they just shift carbon claims between states and companies while driving up electric and heating costs.…
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It’s Time Ditch Vt’s Annual DMV Subscriptions
Vermont’s annual DMV renewals have turned car ownership into a subscription service. Pay a one-time $100 registration and a lifetime license good until age 70,…
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Here Lies Act 250: What if It Were Repealed in 2027?
If Act 250 truly “shaped the Vermont we love today,” then it shaped a state where the scenery thrives while the citizens struggle. A repeal…
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Vermont’s $/lb Reality Check
Vermont’s three-acre rule demands costly stormwater retrofits from a few hundred landowners, yet the state still can’t show how many pounds of phosphorus it will…
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A Reality Check on Wildlife Corridors
Vermont’s 2016 Act 171 requires towns to map and protect “forest blocks” and “habitat connectors,” but the policy has sparked growing frustration among landowners. Many…
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Did You Vote for Collective Aesthetic Regulations?
Vermont’s Act 250 doesn’t just regulate pollution—it polices beauty. Under Criterion 8, projects can be denied for being “out of harmony” with the landscape. These…
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A $1’s Journey: Where Your Taxes Go
Ever wondered where your tax dollars go? In Vermont, every dollar you pay supports education, healthcare, infrastructure, and more. Dive into a clear breakdown of…
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