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The Redistribution of Consequences
As Vermont softens its stance on enforcement, the consequences of drug use, theft, and public disorder haven’t disappeared—they’ve been shifted onto taxpayers, homeowners, and small…
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White Bagging Battle: Behind Vermont’s Drug Pricing Standoff
Vermont’s hospitals are being squeezed by a drug pricing system stacked in favor of insurers and their PBMs. As lawmakers debate H.482, they must decide…
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VT Built Itself for Free. Why Are We Paying Millions for Planning?
Vermont’s towns grew naturally long before planners arrived, yet millions now flow through regional planning commissions with heavy overhead. Are these synthetic layers helping—or simply…
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Vermont Senate Condemns ICE Arrest, But the Facts Tell a Different Story
A Vermont Senate resolution condemned the arrest of Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi as “immoral” and “illegal,” yet federal records show the arrest followed standard…
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VEGI Program Quietly Extended Without a Vote: Vermont’s $78 Million Question
Vermont taxpayers have quietly spent nearly $40 million subsidizing private businesses through the VEGI program—with another $39 million still on the table. State Auditor Doug…
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VT’s Hidden Dependence: Importing Its Food and Its Future
Vermont is famous for buying local, but the reality tells a different story. Over 86% of its food and 94% of its tech services are…
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VT’s Cellphone-Free Schools Bill Remains Stalled
A Vermont bill aimed at limiting cellphone use in schools remains stalled, despite strong federal guidance and public health warnings linking excessive screen time to…
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Burlington Gun Ban Advances — But What About Article 16?
The Vermont Senate passed S.131, advancing Burlington’s bid to ban firearms in bars — despite Article 16 of the Vermont Constitution guaranteeing the right to…
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Pre-Crime and Purses: Burlington’s Charter Amendment Sets a Curious Precedent
Burlington’s S.131 doesn’t ban bad behavior—it bans lawful firearm possession on the theory that someone might misbehave. If we’re legislating based on potential future crimes,…
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PCB Panic? A Closer Look at VT’s Extreme School Air Standards
Vermont’s school PCB standards are up to six times stricter than EPA guidelines — but is the science behind the panic solid, or is it…
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