Vermont's lenient drug policies are placing a heavy financial and social burden on taxpayers while creating an unsafe environment for children, who are increasingly exposed to public drug use. Many Vermonters are calling for stronger law en
Vermont's homelessness crisis is placing a significant financial strain on the state, with $26 million spent annually on emergency housing programs. As economic growth stalls and resources thin, personal responsibility and sustainable solut
Vermont's legislature has passed laws that invite court intervention, shifting responsibility from lawmakers to the judiciary. This reliance on lawsuits raises concerns about governance, while burdening Vermont's already strained court syst
The Commission on the Future of Public Education in VT’s subcommittee on Finance Reform met on September 4th (going back a bit, but the Commission has not been too punctual about posting its meeting recordings). It was their first meeting s
Vermont's School System Faces a Crucial Crossroads As Vermont grapples with declining student enrollment and soaring education costs, the implications for property taxes are becoming increasingly clear. With public school enrollment drop
A key architect and proponent of the Unaffordable Heat Act, Rep. Laura Sibilia, recently penned a defense of the program, and since she likely speaks for all or most of the 107 members of the Vermont House and 20 members of the Vermont Sena
Vermont is facing a surge in crime and drug overdoses, and many are questioning whether the state’s lenient incarceration policies are contributing to the problem. As repeat offenders return to the streets, calls for a balanced approach to
https://youtu.be/oirHnFSoKnY Rob Roper: Clean Heat Standard & Property Taxes. Full discussion.
