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
Vermont's Act 124 singles out law enforcement officers for heightened off-duty accountability while judges, attorneys, and legislators escape similar scrutiny. Expanding oversight to all justice system actors is essential to ensure fairness
Vermont legislators propose H.42, creating a Housing Board of Appeals to resolve municipal zoning disputes. Critics argue it adds unnecessary bureaucracy and costs, further hindering housing solutions. Is this "Act 250 Lite" the answer or j
Homelessness in Vermont has surged 200% since 2020, alongside rising crime. Addiction and mental health—not housing costs—drive these crises. Vermont’s policies enable dependency and attract transient populations, while $1.1M for a drug use
Act 250 was created to protect Vermont’s natural beauty, but its unintended consequences have hurt the state’s economy. By regulating housing and manufacturing out of existence, the law has left much of Vermont’s middle class behind while c
Vermont’s S.8 proposes expanding Dr. Dynasaur to residents under 26 earning up to 312% of the federal poverty level, raising concerns about economic feasibility and Medicaid underfunding. Critics argue this move could deepen financial strai
Act 201 promised bold justice reform, extending juvenile court jurisdiction to offenders as old as 21. But with underfunded programs, rising crime, and inconsistent prosecutions, Vermont taxpayers are left footing the bill for another poorl
Governor Phil Scott’s call for reduced spending clashes with Senator Ginny Lyons’ proposed S.2, which would create a costly new Office of Health Equity. Critics argue the bill presumes bias in Vermont healthcare without sufficient evidence,
The Vermont Legislature’s jaw-dropping proposal, S.1, aims to establish universal Medicaid-equivalent coverage for all residents by 2033—regardless of income. This reckless fiscal gamble ignores voters' calls for responsibility and pragmati
A recent op-ed misrepresents Senator Williams’ response to a non-constituent's email on trapping. Vermont’s Constitution protects hunting, fishing, and trapping, and banning these practices ignores cultural traditions and wildlife managemen
Vermont’s self-defense laws need modernization to meet the challenges of rising crime. A clear, robust "Stand Your Ground" law would empower law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families without fear of legal retaliation. It
Senator Wendy Harrison's vision of prosperity for Vermont sounds compelling, but a closer look reveals a disconnect between rhetoric and reality. With youth outmigration, high taxes, and housing challenges, Vermont's leaders must focus on h
