act 250
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Is Article 9 Dead? Vermont’s Forgotten Constitutional Obligation to the People
Vermont’s Constitution demands that taxes serve the public more than the money would in private hands. Yet with unaccounted spending, ideologically driven mandates, and sweeping…
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If Cavemen Had Zoning, We’d Still Be in Hides
If cavemen had zoning boards, we’d still be in hides. Today’s regulatory swamp punishes the productive and rewards the passive, turning progress into paperwork. What…
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Vermont Needs to Flip Its Posting Law — Because Private Property Is a Right, Not a Permission Slip
Vermont’s posting laws punish landowners for protecting their own property. It’s time to flip the default: private land should be off-limits unless explicitly opened, not…
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Your Financial Tipping Point: When Is It Too Much?
Vermont families are nearing their financial breaking point, with rising taxes, high energy costs, and strict regulations making the state unaffordable for many. Lawmakers must…
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Is Vermont Waging Economic Warfare on Its Own People?
Vermont’s legislature claims its policies serve the public good, but decades of restrictive regulations, rising taxes, and inaction on crime and addiction tell a different…
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Bureaucracy Gone Wild – VT Legislators Propose Local Zoning Board of Appeals
Vermont legislators propose H.42, creating a Housing Board of Appeals to resolve municipal zoning disputes. Critics argue it adds unnecessary bureaucracy and costs, further hindering…
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Act 250: A Barrier to Vermont’s Economic Future
Act 250 was created to protect Vermont’s natural beauty, but its unintended consequences have hurt the state’s economy. By regulating housing and manufacturing out of…
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Need To Know: Act 250, Planning Commissions, and Local Zoning Entities
Vermont’s land-use framework, including Act 250, Regional Planning Commissions, and local zoning entities, balances growth with environmental preservation. These groups shape housing, business opportunities, and…
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Vermont’s Tax Burden Has Risen 1200% Since 1980
Vermont’s per capita tax burden has surged by 1,200% since 1980, reaching $6,948 in 2023. Rising costs and outmigration of retirees threaten the state’s fiscal…
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The Presidential Butterfly Effect
Vermont’s economic future is uncertain as the state’s supermajority continues to raise taxes while federal policies under a potential Kamala Harris or Donald Trump presidency…
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