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How Vermont Let Its Courts Collapse While Chasing Climate Glory
Vermont poured hundreds of millions of federal ARPA dollars into climate and housing projects while its court system buckled under record backlogs. With 60 percent…
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Vermonter’s Right of Self-Defense
The Second Amendment and Vermont’s Article 16 don’t grant the right to bear arms; they recognize an inherent right to self-defense that limits government interference.…
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The Economic Impact of VT’s Act 59
Vermont’s Act 59 aims to conserve 50% of land by 2050, but the economic fallout could burden taxpayers with higher taxes and reduced opportunities. The…
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The Privilege of Natural Gas and Climate Politics
Northwestern Vermont’s “gas towns” enjoy the cost-saving benefits of natural gas, while rural and southern communities bear higher heating costs without affordable options. Vermont’s renewable…
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Does The Data Support VT’s Latest Use-of-Force Laws?
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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Tiny Emissions, Big Bill: The Economic Toll of VT’s Climate Ambitions
Vermont’s climate policies burden residents with costly mandates for negligible global impact. With emissions contributing just 0.13% of the U.S. total, the state’s sacrifices under…
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VT Act 180: Expansion of Restorative Justice
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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Solving Vermont’s Deposit-and-Ghost Contractor Scams
After a Vermont judge tossed the 2015 “home-improvement fraud” statute for coercing work, homeowners weren’t left naked. Prosecutors can still charge plain fraud (false pretenses)…
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Can Vermont Reclaim Regional 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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Eugenics to Urbanization In VT
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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