In a historic first, the Rutland Board of Aldermen reappointed Kim Peters as Recreation Superintendent after Mayor Doenges failed to act within 90 days. Exercising a rarely used charter clause, the board secured just enough votes to overrid
Vermont officials condemned masked federal agents during a recent immigration arrest—but have remained silent about masked protesters and rely on armed protection themselves. The double standard raises questions about consistency, accountab
Ranked-choice voting is gaining traction in Vermont under the guise of a “study,” but critics say it’s a complex system that changes how elections are won. From strategic ranking to delayed results, RCV isn’t just a tweak—it’s a shift in po
The Vermont Senate is set to review H.474, a sweeping election bill that includes a ranked-choice voting study, a report on electronic ballot return, and a controversial rule allowing write-in candidates to file up to 7 p.m. on Election Day
Senator Padilla disrupted a DHS press conference, then claimed he was there for a military meeting. Instead of clarifying facts, Reps. Becca Balint and Bernie Sanders amplified the drama with inflammatory rhetoric. The truth? There’s no rul
Since Vermont limited cash bail, property owners say repeat offenders roam nightly, unchecked. Despite official crime stats showing modest increases, many residents see a growing disconnect between policy and reality as break-ins and prowli
Vermont’s universal Pre-K was supposed to boost student achievement. A decade later, test scores are down and costs are up. The data show no lasting academic benefit—just a very expensive daycare system wrapped in education branding. Maybe
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Becca Balint have condemned recent ICE enforcement actions, calling them illegal and authoritarian. But critics argue the two lawmakers are targeting federal employees for carrying out lawful duties
ermont’s transportation agency has embraced “equity” as part of its mission, redirecting funds toward bike subsidies and planning efforts with little public accountability. While roads and bridges continue to crumble, critics question wheth
Vermont spent $2 million designing a wildlife crossing on I-89—only to cancel the project when $50 million in construction funding fell through. Critics question why cheaper, phased alternatives weren’t explored. The project’s collapse high
Vermont’s $8.6 billion FY25 budget sends hundreds of millions to unnamed nonprofits under vague labels like “community partners” and “designated agencies.” With no performance metrics or public recipient lists in the law, taxpayers are left
Vermont’s end-of-life law requires terminal patients to self-administer lethal medication—raising questions about access, transparency, and dignity. As Canada expands euthanasia and palliative care deaths go largely untracked, Vermont’s res
