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Act 201: 21 Year Old Juvenile Offenders? and More!
Act 201 promised bold justice reform, extending juvenile court jurisdiction to offenders as old as 21. But with underfunded programs, rising crime, and inconsistent prosecutions,…
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Peter Welch’s Energy Bill Under Scrutiny
Senator Peter Welch’s renewable energy bill aims for 70% renewables by 2034, but critics argue it neglects infrastructure upgrades and national security risks while recycling…
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Editorial Choices Highlight Disconnect Between Rutland Herald and Its Readers
The November 19 issue of the Rutland Herald sparks criticism for its lack of ideological balance, featuring one-sided content that alienates its local conservative-leaning readership.…
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FYI: Vermont Bill S52 (2024) – Healthcare for Foreign Nationals
Vermont’s S.52 proposes taxpayer-funded healthcare for any foreign national, legal or illegal, regardless of criminal status, raising concerns about fairness, fiscal responsibility, and public safety.…
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Post-election, Vermont school counsels children — to be Democrats
Neither the school nor Seven Days appears to comprehend the Constitution. On November 5, America resoundingly rejected the hateful race rhetoric and divisive lies of…
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Ballot Boxes & Bullet Boxes
Vermont’s Supreme Court allowed non-citizen voting by interpreting constitutional silence as permissive. Yet, state-imposed gun restrictions contradict Article 16’s clear language. Shouldn’t a consistent approach…
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A Wacky Climate Journey
Vermont, once the nation’s least-polluting state, saw its environmental standing slip after the closure of Vermont Yankee and aggressive climate policies. Now ranked fourth, the…
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The Real Misinformation Surrounding the Clean Heat Standard
It will not cost “pennies”, not just a study, and it will not help poor people. The Public Utilities Commission is soliciting comments on the…
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