Federal cuts to the Vermont Humanities Council have sparked outrage, but a deeper look shows state and private funding already covers most of its budget. These aren’t eliminations—they’re reallocations. The arts in Vermont aren’t being gutt
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
As Vermont’s education costs climb while enrollment declines, lawmakers are exploring whether charter schools or expanded access to approved independent schools could offer more efficient alternatives. With per-pupil spending topping $24,00
Vermont has long been a leader in progressive policy, but is it time to take taxation to the next level? A new proposal suggests a two-tiered property tax system that shifts the burden to Chittenden & Washington counties while encouraging g
Vermont remains one of the few states taxing Social Security benefits, impacting middle-income retirees as exemption thresholds fail to adjust for inflation. With an aging population and rising retirement income, lawmakers may consider poli
Vermont’s FY2025 budget prioritizes housing, public safety, and education, but leaves key financial gaps in transportation, pensions, and social welfare programs. Governor Scott’s plan avoids tax hikes, but critics argue it doesn’t fully ad
The OVUUSD budget includes an $11 million assessment to RNESU, representing about 40% of the district’s total spending. Rising costs, particularly in salaries and health insurance, continue to drive budget increases. Some residents are ques
Some Windham residents received tax bills far above the legal cap set by Vermont’s income sensitivity program, with some taxed at 16% of their income instead of 5%. If this happened in one town, how many others were overbilled? Vermont home
