Small-scale Vermont dairy farmers face burdensome regulations that favor large operations, making it nearly impossible to sell fresh, artisan goat cheese to local consumers. A more flexible system, focused on liability and consumer choice,
Vermont’s focus on greenhouse gas reduction is driven by climate concerns, funding opportunities, and media pressure. But are these policies truly addressing Vermont's unique needs, or are residents bearing undue costs? A reevaluation of pr
On May 8, 2024, Vermont’s Senate Committee on Government Operations voted down an amendment to expand survivor benefits to law enforcement and corrections officers, citing budget concerns. Initially created for firefighters and EMS personne
In Vermont, state senators were once allocated by county, balancing urban and rural voices. But the 1964 Reynolds v. Sims decision mandated population-based representation, amplifying the influence of populous counties like Chittenden. Shou
Vermont faces a growing drug crisis, with overdose deaths and drug-related violence surging, even in its smallest towns. As cartel-driven networks infiltrate our communities, local law enforcement confronts unprecedented dangers. Supporting
Vermont’s recent use-of-force policy changes aim to increase transparency, yet data shows Vermont’s police already maintain an impressive track record. With force used in only 0.3% of almost half a million annual interactions and zero civil
Rutland, VT — Rutland City Police Sergeant Andrew Plemmons has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment following an officer-involved shooting that took place in Rutland City’s Giorgetti Park on Ju
It will not cost “pennies”, not just a study, and it will not help poor people. The Public Utilities Commission is soliciting comments on the Clean Heat Standard. Here is the one I submitted. If you want to submit one too, see the email
In 2012, Green Mountain Power acquired CVPS, promising $144 million in savings for Vermont ratepayers. Twelve years later, those savings haven't materialized, and Vermonters are paying some of the highest electricity rates in the country. T
Vermont’s 2030 environmental policies—from mandating electric vehicles to implementing the Clean Heat Standard—are closely aligned with global sustainability frameworks like Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030. While these policies aim to address cli
Vermont’s supermajority is pushing a cap-and-invest program targeting transportation fuels to meet GWSA emission goals. This scheme forces fuel dealers to buy carbon credits, driving up gas and diesel prices. Following California’s model, V
Vermont's H72 bill establishes a safe injection site in Burlington, aiming to reduce overdose deaths. However, critics argue it will attract more drug trafficking through southern Vermont, increasing crime in towns like Rutland and Benningt
