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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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When Good Intentions Backfire: The Hidden Costs of Vermont’s Plastic Bag Ban—Revisited
Vermont’s bag ban was supposed to help the environment—but data shows it’s doing the opposite. Switching back to plastic could cut emissions, lower grocery costs,…
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The Clean Heat Standard Is a Lawsuit Time Bomb—And You’re Paying for It
Vermont’s Clean Heat Standard is a lawsuit time bomb disguised as climate policy. The so-called “$0.10 per gallon cap” is a lie—lawsuits under the Global…
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Gimme S’More Tax Blues
Vermont’s supermajority is pushing a cap-and-invest program targeting transportation fuels to meet GWSA emission goals. This scheme forces fuel dealers to buy carbon credits, driving…
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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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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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Lawmaker’s Defense of Unaffordable Heat Act is Indefensible
A key architect and proponent of the Unaffordable Heat Act, Rep. Laura Sibilia, recently penned a defense of the program, and since she likely speaks…
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Vermont’s Rising Cost of Living
Vermont’s progressive policies, from environmental regulations to high taxes, have led to rising living costs, particularly in energy, housing, and transportation. Initiatives like the Global…
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