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Vermont Commission’s Half-Baked Ideas
Tuitioning program likely to be scapegoated by government school special interests. Follow BTL on Facebook, on TwitterX, and on YouTube. Before we get into the meat of today’s…
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A VT Healthcare Fantasy
Vermont’s health care system is unsustainable, with skyrocketing costs and shrinking insurance options. A new approach could simplify the process: direct hospital billing to the…
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Under Siege: Green Territory
Vermont, once the cleanest state in the U.S. before the Vermont Yankee closure, continues to face pressure from environmental groups like CLF. Despite being a…
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The Irony of Progress and Pragmatism
Vermont’s progressive policies, aimed at environmental leadership and aggressive climate action, have ironically led to higher greenhouse gas emissions compared to less progressive New Hampshire.…
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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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Who Really Pays for Vermont’s EVs?
Vermont’s EV subsidy policies disproportionately benefit wealthier citizens, leaving middle- and low-income taxpayers to foot the bill. While federal and state incentives make electric vehicles…
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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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Property Tax Blues: Act 46, Rising Taxes, and Unchecked Education Spending
Vermonters faced significant property tax hikes in 2024, with increases as high as 25-30%. Despite hopes that Act 46 would reduce costs through school consolidation,…
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Is the Global Warming Solutions Act Worth It?
Vermont’s Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) aims to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions and position the state as a clean energy leader. While the intentions…
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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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