accountability
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Vermonters Should Demand Roll Call Votes on Costly Bills
Too many Vermont laws are passed with no recorded vote, allowing lawmakers to dodge accountability on tax hikes, new fees, and burdensome regulations. Vermonters deserve…
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Vermont’s “Temporary” Hotel Voucher Program: A Wake-Up Call for Taxpayers
Vermont’s “temporary” hotel voucher program is costing taxpayers 8-10 times more than pre-pandemic levels, with spending projected at $44M in FY2025. Lawmakers keep extending it,…
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Selective Accountability: Why Is VT Only Targeting Law Enforcement?
Vermont’s Act 124 singles out law enforcement officers for heightened off-duty accountability while judges, attorneys, and legislators escape similar scrutiny. Expanding oversight to all justice…
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Balint Votes To Not Deport Violent Felons
Representative Becca Balint voted against H.R. 7909, a bipartisan bill to deport non-citizens convicted of violent crimes like domestic violence and sexual assault. Her decision…
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The Massive Tax Burden Hiding in Plain Sight
Hidden taxes and regulatory costs silently take over half of the average American’s income, driving up prices and masking government overspending. Vermonters face even higher…
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The Honest Email Becca Balint Will Never Send
What if politicians like Becca Balint were brutally honest in their fundraising emails? Instead of blaming “corporate greed,” they’d admit government overspending is out of…
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Vermont Crime Today
November 22, 2024: Vermont communities are grappling with public safety, accountability, and digital security. Incidents in Addison, Bennington, and Caledonia counties highlight law enforcement’s efforts…
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Around Vermont
November 15, 2024: Vermont communities are grappling with key challenges and initiatives across governance, public safety, and infrastructure. Addison County faces budget constraints in education,…
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Vermont’s Climate Contradictions
Vermont’s legislature, while often praised for its climate action, demonstrates a disconnect between its urgent rhetoric and real actions. Despite calls for significant sacrifices from…
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The Financial Toll of Homelessness in Vermont
Vermont’s homelessness crisis is placing a significant financial strain on the state, with $26 million spent annually on emergency housing programs. As economic growth stalls…
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