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VT Bill To Decriminalize Psilocybin and Establish Therapeutic Consultation Program?
Vermont lawmakers are considering a bill that would decriminalize adult possession and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms while creating a state-recognized therapeutic consultation program overseen by…
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Examining Vermont’s À La Carte Homelessness Response
Vermont enters another winter still struggling to balance compassion with public order. Communities face rising costs, limited enforcement tools, and growing pressure as individuals decline…
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S.131 and the End of Dillon’s Rule? Burlington Gun Ban Tests Vermont’s Constitution and State Authority
Vermont’s S.131 may seem like a local gun ordinance, but it challenges both Dillon’s Rule and the state’s constitutional right to bear arms. If passed,…
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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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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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Why Don’t We Move the State Capitol to Burlington?
With legislative leadership and key committee control concentrated in Burlington, some Vermonters are questioning whether Montpelier is still the true seat of power. If climate…
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Vermont’s Housing Crisis: A Tale of Population Shifts, Overregulation, and Misguided Zoning Laws
Vermont’s housing crisis stems from uneven population shifts, restrictive zoning laws, and high development costs. Overregulation has stifled housing growth while escalating prices, leaving many…
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Public Reform
Vermont’s high workplace violence rate and drug abuse crisis create an increasingly dangerous environment for law enforcement. Balanced reform requires public accountability and comprehensive data…
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Assault on Burlington Police Officer Highlights Criminal Justice Concerns
On July 27, 2024, a Burlington police officer was assaulted by a repeat offender with a lengthy criminal record spanning multiple states. The incident highlights…
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