The President of Children’s Health Defense (CHD), Mary Holland, is coming to the Vermont Capital in Montpelier on April 10th, 2025, to speak with lawmakers. Ms. Holland will be spending the day at the Vermont State House discussing the miss
An altered Latin motto appearing on the cover of Rutland’s 132nd Annual Report has sparked concern over constitutional violations and transparency. The printed seal includes unauthorized religious language not found in the city’s legal char
Bernie Sanders built his brand fighting billionaires—but campaign finance records show he’s funded by out-of-state donors, routed through ActBlue, and supported by elites he publicly scorns. With little legislation for Vermonters and millio
Is government debt a ticking time bomb or a misunderstood tool? While Modern Monetary Theory says the U.S. can print its way to prosperity, Austrian economists warn that only discipline and sound money—like a return to the gold standard—can
With legislative leadership and key committee control concentrated in Burlington, some Vermonters are questioning whether Montpelier is still the true seat of power. If climate urgency drives policy, wouldn’t moving the Capitol to Chittende
As Vermont’s education costs climb while enrollment declines, lawmakers are exploring whether charter schools or expanded access to approved independent schools could offer more efficient alternatives. With per-pupil spending topping $24,00
Over the past four decades, Vermont’s sex education has shifted from high school biology and health to identity-based instruction starting in kindergarten—including lessons on gender, orientation, and even sexual pleasure. Critics question
Planned Parenthood receives 100% reimbursement of Medicaid-approved rates for family planning services—a benefit Vermont hospitals do not share. As hospitals across the state face multi-million-dollar losses and are forced to cut services,
Rutland residents are rallying behind Kim Peters after Mayor Doenges announced he will not reappoint her as Recreation Superintendent. Community leaders and residents have expressed shock, praising her leadership and dedication. A petition
A new Nature Communications study finds that a ketogenic diet may suppress colorectal cancer by altering gut microbiota. Mice on the diet showed slower tumor growth, suggesting diet-driven microbiome changes play a crucial role. This could
A new bill in Vermont seeks to ban mask mandates in schools, citing concerns over student health, social development, and personal choice. Advocates argue that prolonged mask use has caused more harm than good, with no clear scientific back
Vermont has long been a leader in progressive policy, but is it time to take taxation to the next level? A new proposal suggests a two-tiered property tax system that shifts the burden to Chittenden & Washington counties while encouraging g
