Vermont’s EV sales quotas aren’t just bad policy—they’re unconstitutional, economically reckless, and blind to market reality. When unelected “experts” override local demand and business autonomy, it’s not progress—it’s control. Some of our
Vermont has spent over a billion dollars on planning in the last 50 years—and what do we have to show for it? A housing crisis, bad roads, and lost freedoms. It’s time to take the other road and trust Vermonters again. #RepealAct250 #Vermon
Federal cuts to the Vermont Humanities Council have sparked outrage, but a deeper look shows state and private funding already covers most of its budget. These aren’t eliminations—they’re reallocations. The arts in Vermont aren’t being gutt
Efficiency Vermont has spent hundreds of millions in ratepayer money to reduce emissions—at a cost of over $3,000 per ton. Now lawmakers want to expand its powers and funding, without a vote or public accountability. And you were wondering
Vermont is dangerously dependent on federal money, and with Washington’s economy unraveling, our leaders should be cutting spending and rebuilding local strength—not planning tax hikes. It’s time to face reality: no one’s coming to save us.
The vaccine debate is often framed around public safety, but real trust comes from transparency. When rare harms are hidden or minimized, it’s not science people stop trusting—it’s the institutions behind it. Risk is real, even when rare. #
Vermont is planning for a warming future—but what if the climate turns colder instead? A weakening Atlantic current could bring back 1970s-style winters. S.110 offers the flexibility Vermonters need to stay warm, prepared, and independent.
As Vermont lawmakers consider H.481, critics say the state is passing stormwater compliance costs onto landowners and towns while ignoring the federal policies that helped create the phosphorus crisis. With $5M in ARPA funds still available
For decades, the FDA's GRAS list allowed food additives without strict oversight. Now, 15 substances once considered safe—like BVO, PHOs, Ginkgo biloba, and Red No. 3—have been revoked due to health risks like cancer, heart disease, and liv
A supervolcano eruption in Italy or Yellowstone wouldn’t bring lava to Vermont, but it could trigger global cooling, food shortages, and reduced solar output — enough to stress farms, energy systems, and supply chains here at home. Quiet re
Vermont’s bag ban was supposed to help the environment—but data shows it’s doing the opposite. Switching back to plastic could cut emissions, lower grocery costs, and help meet GWSA goals. Sometimes common sense really is the greener choice
Rutland’s printed annual report featured a satirical version of the city seal—lifted from a 2017 blog post. FYIVT broke the story, but Mayor Doenges declined to respond, later speaking to the Herald instead. Alderman Talbott mocked the issu
