vermont politics
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Season 1, Episode 1: The Buck Stops… Where?
The mayor promised honesty, safety, and integrity. Yet no background check policy has surfaced, and the very officials most likely to have it — HR,…
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H.298: A Bad-Faith Bill That Shields Illegal Aliens While Pretending to Follow the Law
Vermont’s H.298 is a bad-faith sanctuary bill disguised as due process. By requiring judicial warrants that don’t exist for civil immigration cases, it blocks ICE…
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Rutland Voters Deserve Transparency: The Real Story Behind This Year’s School Budget Ballot Language
At the heart of Rutland’s school budget controversy is carefully worded ballot language that obscures real spending increases and tax hikes. While per-pupil spending is…
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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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