The Vermont Department for Children and Families refused to release even anonymized data about whether public assistance recipients recently moved to the state — or whether they previously received aid elsewhere. As millions pour into emerg
Vermont’s sweeping homelessness bill, H.91, is advancing — but not without major concerns. Service providers fear disruption, senators express doubt, and taxpayers are nowhere in the conversation. With shaky finances and looming federal cut
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 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
Rutland’s food truck scene remains quiet as vendors face steep fees. Despite a February directive to lower costs, the $500 permit — unlike modest restaurant fees — still stands. Food truck owners must sell dozens of meals just to break even
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
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
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
