Rutland’s budget has grown, but rising salaries, pensions, and retiree healthcare now consume over 30% of city spending, leaving less for infrastructure and services. Crime concerns remain despite increased police funding. With elections ah
Vermont’s absenteeism policies fail to separate sick kids from truants, forcing families to justify every absence—even when following basic public health principles. With no medical data backing its 10–15 day limit, the state continues to p
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is exposing government waste, fraud, and abuse—yet politicians like Becca Balint are attacking the young engineers behind it. The outrage isn’t about privacy; it’s about protecting the
Vermont’s VT Saves program automatically deducts 5% of workers’ paychecks unless they opt out. While the state says it’s about retirement security, forced participation, limited investment choices, and potential fees raise concerns. Shouldn
Shockingly, WCAX shared a viral hit piece claiming a man "oozed cholesterol" after eating a carnivore diet. But the case report is a joke—no medical history, no genetic background, and absurd calorie claims. Fear-based nonsense like this sc
Too many Vermont laws are passed with no recorded vote, allowing lawmakers to dodge accountability on tax hikes, new fees, and burdensome regulations. Vermonters deserve transparency. Shouldn’t every legislator go on record for laws that im
Vermont’s justice system operates with county-level prosecutors and appointed judges reviewed every six years. Residents can voice concerns to the Judicial Retention Committee and their representatives. Understanding this system is crucial
Vermont’s legislature just rewrote insurance law without real debate, turning UIM into a guaranteed payout system that will raise premiums and could drive insurers out. The temptation of treating insurance like a lottery may sound good, but
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. But real data from Vermont, New York, and Illinois shows pl
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, even applying "winter rules" into summer. Tell your represent
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, repeat offenders cycling through the system, and plummeting clearance rates. Now, lawmakers are doubling dow
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 a single narrative. Instead of fixing Vermont’s legal system, the state
