Vermont's state spending has grown far faster than its economy over the past 20 years, creating a heavy reliance on federal aid and increasing taxes. To build a sustainable future, Vermont may need to align spending with economic growth and
Vermont’s affordable housing crisis isn’t just about money — it’s about rules. From Act 250 delays to outdated fire codes, the state has built a maze that stops small builders and sidelines old rentals. The result: fewer units, higher rents
From Act 250’s debut in 1970 to Act 181 of 2024, Vermont’s land-use laws have expanded from local oversight to a unified system of ecological control. Each statute looked narrow; together they’ve transformed ownership itself. If the state s
In 2016, a short bill labeled “An act relating to timber harvesting” quietly rewrote Vermont’s land-use laws. A single sentence requiring towns to map “forest blocks” and “habitat connectors” became the foundation for the Vermont Conservati
Vermont keeps breaking ground on sweeping laws—the Clean Water Act, Three-Acre Rule, Global Warming Solutions Act, and Clean Heat Standard—before anyone knows how they’ll work or what they’ll cost. These “golden albatrosses” touch every pro
Vermont’s environmental policy loop has turned circular: the same advocacy lawyers who help write state rules are now suing farms and agencies for not enforcing them fast enough or good enough. Registered lobbyists for CLF and VNRC drafted
If you've ever wondered where Vermont's Progressive legislature gets its big ideas, look no further than the Center for American Progress (CAP). From costly energy mandates to contentious social policies, CAP's influence drives legislation
America’s federal debt has blown past $37 trillion, over 133% of GDP, with interest costs soon to outpace defense and discretionary spending. The spiral is accelerating, and families will feel it in rising prices and shrinking budgets. Yet
The real fight behind the government shutdown isn’t parks or Social Security—it’s whether to make a COVID-era “emergency” ACA subsidy permanent. That program has already cost taxpayers $100 billion since 2021 and could add $350 billion more
Vermont's state spending has grown far faster than its economy over the past 20 years, creating a heavy reliance on federal aid and increasing taxes. To build a sustainable future, Vermont may need to align spending with economic growth and
Thinking of starting a business in Vermont? Before picking a name or product, know the financial and personal sacrifices involved. From minimum revenue needs to the real hourly rate of an “average” owner, here’s the reality behind Vermont’s
Vermont's Act 59 aims to conserve 50% of land by 2050, but the economic fallout could burden taxpayers with higher taxes and reduced opportunities. The proposed 30 by 30/50 by 50 Reduction Act offers a bold solution: shrink government costs
