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Be Informed EnergyDecember 13, 2024

RECs Part 2 - My Headache Is Now Your Headache

Vermont’s REC practices inflate emissions while others benefit, and the global REC system, endorsed by the UN and IPCC, rewards manipulation over integrity. Meanwhile, China builds coal plants and self-validates its green progress. It's tim

Be Informed PoliticsDecember 7, 2024

The Honest Email Becca Balint Will Never Send

What if politicians like Becca Balint were brutally honest in their fundraising emails? Instead of blaming “corporate greed,” they’d admit government overspending is out of control and scapegoating businesses is just a diversion. It’s time

Be Informed PoliticsDecember 5, 2024

Who Votes in Vermont?

In Vermont, lenient residency rules allow new arrivals, including out-of-state students, to vote immediately, raising concerns about election integrity. Only 30% of out-of-state students stay after graduation, yet their votes shape local po

Be Informed Tax LandDecember 4, 2024

VT’s Outdated Tax System is Costing You

Vermont taxpayers are footing a $16.5M bill from the EB-5 fraud scandal—a stark reminder of government inefficiency. With billions lost nationwide to fraud and waste, it's time to modernize outdated systems and ensure every dollar reaches i

Be Informed Tax LandNovember 30, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Vermont’s Plastic Bag Ban

Vermont’s plastic bag ban has revealed hidden costs for consumers, from embedded pricing to paper bag fees and lingering sales taxes. While aiming for environmental benefits, the policy raises questions about fairness and transparency. Are

Be Informed CrimeNovember 26, 2024

Public Reform

Vermont’s high workplace violence rate and drug abuse crisis create an increasingly dangerous environment for law enforcement. Balanced reform requires public accountability and comprehensive data on officer safety. It’s time for policymake

Be Informed EnergyNovember 25, 2024

Peter Welch’s Energy Bill Under Scrutiny

Senator Peter Welch’s renewable energy bill aims for 70% renewables by 2034, but critics argue it neglects infrastructure upgrades and national security risks while recycling costly, failed policies. Vermont’s energy past, including the CVP