Vermont’s 30x30 and 50x50 land conservation goals may sound noble, but they’re gutting the rural tax base, pushing locals off their land, and mirroring global sustainability maps like Agenda 21. Who is the state really being conserved for?
VNRC receives hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars each year—while co-producing political media and coordinating strategy with Vermont Conservation Voters, a partisan advocacy group. With lawsuits against the state and shared staffing
Vermont has spent over $200 million trying to fix water pollution, yet S.124 resets the system, dragging even small farms into costly permitting. Lawmakers admit the rules are confusing and the burden high—but still no one challenges the EP
In November 2024, hundreds of solar inverters across the U.S. were remotely disabled—triggering fears of foreign control. But FYIVT found the real cause: a manufacturer shutdown tied to a U.S. distribution dispute, not cyberwarfare. #solari
Vermont’s H.479 spends $70 million on housing programs with no performance metrics, missing funds, and environmental risks buried—literally. From blank checks to brownfield developments, this bill sets taxpayers up for future liability with
The Vermont Department for Children and Families refused to release even anonymized data about whether public assistance recipients recently moved to the state — or whether they previously received aid elsewhere. As millions pour into emerg
FYIVT recently declined Facebook’s push to monetize via its “Stars” program—and was promptly penalized for noncompliance. No rules were broken. The outlet simply refused to play the game. As tech giants tighten control over speech and reach
Vermont’s towns grew naturally long before planners arrived, yet millions now flow through regional planning commissions with heavy overhead. Are these synthetic layers helping—or simply preserving themselves? With some states skipping regi
Rutland’s food truck scene remains quiet as vendors face steep fees. Despite a February directive to lower costs, the $500 permit — unlike modest restaurant fees — still stands. Food truck owners must sell dozens of meals just to break even
Vermont taxpayers have quietly spent nearly $40 million subsidizing private businesses through the VEGI program—with another $39 million still on the table. State Auditor Doug Hoffer is sounding alarms, but lawmakers extended VEGI without a
Vermont is famous for buying local, but the reality tells a different story. Over 86% of its food and 94% of its tech services are imported from out of state, exporting billions every year. Can Vermont ever build true independence? It has t
Vermont’s food assistance program is spending big on outreach to college students — even those with prepaid meal plans. With no public data on who’s moving here to receive benefits, taxpayers are left wondering: who’s really being served, a
