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Manipulated Crime Data: The National Push for “Smart Justice”
Vermont lawmakers are doubling down on Smart Justice reforms—expanding bail reform, diversion programs, and pushing for an OPC in Burlington—all based on manipulated crime reports.…
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Vermont’s “Temporary” Hotel Voucher Program: A Wake-Up Call for Taxpayers
Vermont’s “temporary” hotel voucher program is costing taxpayers 8-10 times more than pre-pandemic levels, with spending projected at $44M in FY2025. Lawmakers keep extending it,…
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How Vermont’s Bail Reform Led to a Crime Surge (And the ACLU Won’t Admit It)
Vermont’s 2018 bail reform was sold as a way to make the justice system fairer, but the reality has been a surge in property crime,…
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Vermont’s Legal Needs Assessment: The Report That Ignores the Real Problem
The 2024 Vermont Statewide Legal Needs Assessment ignores the key distinction between bad luck and bad decisions, lumping all evictions, debts, and legal disputes into…
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Selective Accountability: Why Is VT Only Targeting Law Enforcement?
Vermont’s Act 124 singles out law enforcement officers for heightened off-duty accountability while judges, attorneys, and legislators escape similar scrutiny. Expanding oversight to all justice…
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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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Homelessness, Addiction, and Crime: Vermont’s Correlation Crisis
Homelessness in Vermont has surged 200% since 2020, alongside rising crime. Addiction and mental health—not housing costs—drive these crises. Vermont’s policies enable dependency and attract…
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VT’s S.8 Proposal Expands Dr. Dynasaur to Adults Under 26
Vermont’s S.8 proposes expanding Dr. Dynasaur to residents under 26 earning up to 312% of the federal poverty level, raising concerns about economic feasibility and…
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