As Vermont softens its stance on enforcement, the consequences of drug use, theft, and public disorder haven’t disappeared—they’ve been shifted onto taxpayers, homeowners, and small businesses. This quiet transfer of burden—from offender to
Vermont’s hospitals are being squeezed by a drug pricing system stacked in favor of insurers and their PBMs. As lawmakers debate H.482, they must decide whether to deepen that imbalance—or explore smarter, fairer solutions like statewide bu
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
A Vermont Senate resolution condemned the arrest of Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi as "immoral" and "illegal," yet federal records show the arrest followed standard ICE protocols and due process protections. Mahdawi, linked to prote
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
A Vermont bill aimed at limiting cellphone use in schools remains stalled, despite strong federal guidance and public health warnings linking excessive screen time to mental health risks. With bipartisan concern growing nationwide, question
The Vermont Senate passed S.131, advancing Burlington’s bid to ban firearms in bars — despite Article 16 of the Vermont Constitution guaranteeing the right to bear arms for self-defense. Critics argue the city created the crisis and now see
Burlington’s S.131 doesn’t ban bad behavior—it bans lawful firearm possession on the theory that someone might misbehave. If we’re legislating based on potential future crimes, why stop at guns? Ban car keys at bars. Ban backpacks and pocke
Vermont’s school PCB standards are up to six times stricter than EPA guidelines — but is the science behind the panic solid, or is it policy overreach? This report breaks down the numbers, risks, and costs of the state’s uniquely aggressive
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
Despite Vermont’s small-town image, the real power in Montpelier often lies with lobbyists and institutional groups—not the taxpayers and voters footing the bill. As lobbying dollars rise and insider access deepens, the average Vermonter is
