Vermont has spent over $600 million trying to reduce phosphorus runoff into Lake Champlain, yet the lake remains polluted and the results underwhelming. Instead of more temporary fixes, why not dig up the problem—literally—and move phosphor
Hundreds of Vermont property owners are facing surprise stormwater retrofit mandates costing up to $150,000, with state funding already dried up. Senator Terry Williams warns the real impact is only beginning as more Vermonters discover the
Colorado's new misgendering bill could foreshadow what’s next for Vermont, as the Green Mountain State prepares to vote on Proposal 4—a constitutional amendment enshrining gender identity protections. With courts and lawmakers poised to act
Vermont’s posting laws punish landowners for protecting their own property. It’s time to flip the default: private land should be off-limits unless explicitly opened, not the other way around. Property rights must mean something again in th
Vermont lawmakers are pushing forward a sweeping school overhaul—H.454—without knowing how much it will cost or how it will impact real districts. A five-district trial map, quietly circulated by the Governor’s office, appears to be guiding
Vermonters for Vermont Initiative, a statewide educational platform will host a press event on “Parents' Rights in Education” on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, starting at 12 noon to 1pm in the Cedar Creek Room at the Vermont State Capitol State
Efficiency Vermont has spent hundreds of millions in ratepayer money to reduce emissions—at a cost of over $3,000 per ton. Now lawmakers want to expand its powers and funding, without a vote or public accountability. And you were wondering
Vermont is dangerously dependent on federal money, and with Washington’s economy unraveling, our leaders should be cutting spending and rebuilding local strength—not planning tax hikes. It’s time to face reality: no one’s coming to save us.
Vermont is planning for a warming future—but what if the climate turns colder instead? A weakening Atlantic current could bring back 1970s-style winters. S.110 offers the flexibility Vermonters need to stay warm, prepared, and independent.
As Vermont lawmakers consider H.481, critics say the state is passing stormwater compliance costs onto landowners and towns while ignoring the federal policies that helped create the phosphorus crisis. With $5M in ARPA funds still available
Vermont’s bag ban was supposed to help the environment—but data shows it’s doing the opposite. Switching back to plastic could cut emissions, lower grocery costs, and help meet GWSA goals. Sometimes common sense really is the greener choice
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
