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Act 21: VT’s $1MILLION Medical Debt Jubilee
State lawmakers approved a $1 million Vermont taxpayer-funded bad medical debt purchase plan for 10,000 to 15,000 Vermonters. The program, created under Act 21, shifts…
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Legislating by Lawsuit: VT’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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Dark Money in Vermont: It’s Not Coming From AFP
Vermont’s “Affordable Heat Act” was branded as relief but, according to the state’s own Public Utility Commission, it raises heating costs by up to 45%.…
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“Don’t Get Re-Arrested” Dropped as Condition of Release
For nearly three decades, Vermont’s bail forms included a simple rule: don’t get rearrested while awaiting trial. Known as Condition 3, it quietly disappeared in…
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Vermont’s Economic Dilemma
Vermont’s state spending has grown far faster than its economy over the past 20 years, creating a heavy reliance on federal aid and increasing taxes.…
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VT’s Climate Spending vs. Drug Interdiction: The Road Not Taken
Since 2021, Vermont has spent nearly $300 million on climate initiatives. In the same period, more than 1,000 residents died from drug overdoses—875 from opioids…
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Do VT Property Owners Really Own Their Property — Or Rent It From the State?
Vermont law shields renters from eviction and even allows them to withhold rent when housing fails habitability standards. Yet property owners behind on taxes face…
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Vermont’s Spending Reality Check
As Vermont’s public spending climbs past $21,000 per working resident, a deeper imbalance emerges: the state keeps expanding spending, while taxpayers need to keep cutting…
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Why Act 73 Doesn’t Save Small Schools—But Act 168 Could
Vermont’s new school district map may look complete under Act 73, but small schools remain at risk. Act 168 gives communities a chance to save…
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VT’s Universal Summer Meal Model Under Review
Vermont served over a million tax payer funded summer meals in 2024—no registration, no residency checks, and kids didn’t need to be present. In 2025,…
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