Vermont lawmakers have introduced S.167, at least the fifth assault weapon possession ban attempt in a decade. The bill criminalizes commonly owned rifles and pistols with no grandfathering — own one today, you're a criminal tomorrow. Meanw
Don Lemon told his livestream audience that protesters had a First Amendment right to enter a St. Paul church and disrupt services. They didn't. The Constitution limits government action — it doesn't grant access to private property. Now th
A newly introduced Vermont bill would dramatically speed up residential evictions, cutting notice periods to as little as three days and tightening court deadlines. Supporters say it brings efficiency and predictability; critics warn the co
A proposed Vermont Senate bill would overhaul how the state enforces its three-acre stormwater rule, requiring on-site verification, prioritizing the highest-impact properties, and clarifying that the permit does not cloud property titles—c
Contrary to popular belief, ICE agents are not categorically barred from interacting with U.S. citizens. While citizens cannot be subjected to civil immigration enforcement, federal law allows ICE agents—under limited, constitutionally cons
Vermont Rep. Mike Tagliavia's H.690 would eliminate annual vehicle inspections for most passenger vehicles—a program the GAO says has no proven safety benefit. But there's a hidden angle: the state's been planning to use inspection stations
House Bill H.545 would shift vaccine policy authority from federal agencies to Vermont's health commissioner, who could mandate which immunizations insurers must cover at no cost to patients. The bill also expands liability protections for
The OVUU school board declined to reverse January votes relocating preschool programs affecting Caverly Preschool in Pittsford and Otter Creek Academy in Whiting, following significant public pushback. Board members debated Open Meeting Law
Five years after Vermont adopted legally binding climate targets, the state’s Climate Council is still narrowing its focus. At recent meetings, officials introduced new “Top 10” priorities and described the Climate Action Plan as a framewor
In April 2025, Senator Anne Watson published an op-ed urging Vermonters to support the Global Warming Solutions Act. The state had "five years to take meaningful steps toward reducing climate pollution," she wrote, steps that "will ultimate
Vermont taxpayers spent over $500 million on climate programs in five years. The result? The state missed its first legally binding emissions target, transport fuel sales are trending upward, and the global temperature impact is literally z
Most legislation in Vermont is shaped and decided at the committee level, long before reaching a final floor vote. This reference guide links to all House and Senate committees for the 2025–2026 biennium, helping Vermonters track bills, und
