Vermont’s H.861 mandates equal pay for in-person, telemedicine, and phone consultations, ignoring real cost differences and burdening taxpayers. While marketed as equitable, the law raises concerns about profiteering and fiscal responsibili
A decade after Vermont Yankee's closure, the state faces soaring electricity rates, job losses, and a $100M fiscal blow. Vermont's failure to plan for predictable challenges offers a stark lesson in foresight and fiscal restraint. #VermontE
Vermont’s public sector workforce size and education spending rank among the highest in the nation, raising questions about efficiency and fiscal responsibility. With a declining tax base and rising costs, is it time to rethink the state’s
Nearly $420,000 was spent studying if isolated rats are more inclined to consume cocaine than socialized rats. Critics question the practicality of such research amid a $36 trillion national debt crisis. #governmentspending #wastefulspendin
Vermont’s housing crisis reveals a hard truth: you can ignore reality, but not the consequences of ignoring reality. Soaring property taxes and overspending have driven up housing costs, leaving renters and landlords paying the price. The s
Friday, December 13, 2024 The latest report from the independent Vermont Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is further evidence that Act 18, commonly referred to as the Clean Heat Standard, needs to be repealed. The latest draft
Vermont’s REC practices inflate emissions while others benefit, and the global REC system, endorsed by the UN and IPCC, rewards manipulation over integrity. Meanwhile, China builds coal plants and self-validates its green progress. It's tim
Hidden taxes and regulatory costs silently take over half of the average American's income, driving up prices and masking government overspending. Vermonters face even higher burdens with surcharges and fees embedded in essentials. It’s tim
Vermont taxpayers are footing a $16.5M bill from the EB-5 fraud scandal—a stark reminder of government inefficiency. With billions lost nationwide to fraud and waste, it's time to modernize outdated systems and ensure every dollar reaches i
Vermont’s plastic bag ban has revealed hidden costs for consumers, from embedded pricing to paper bag fees and lingering sales taxes. While aiming for environmental benefits, the policy raises questions about fairness and transparency. Are
Senator Peter Welch’s renewable energy bill aims for 70% renewables by 2034, but critics argue it neglects infrastructure upgrades and national security risks while recycling costly, failed policies. Vermont’s energy past, including the CVP
Vermont’s per capita tax burden has surged by 1,200% since 1980, reaching $6,948 in 2023. Rising costs and outmigration of retirees threaten the state’s fiscal stability, prompting calls for tax and spending reforms. #VermontTaxes #FiscalCr
