Vermont enters another winter still struggling to balance compassion with public order. Communities face rising costs, limited enforcement tools, and growing pressure as individuals decline available shelter but remain in public spaces. Unt
Northwestern Vermont’s “gas towns” enjoy the cost-saving benefits of natural gas, while rural and southern communities bear higher heating costs without affordable options. Vermont’s renewable energy policies, shaped by these privileged reg
Vermont celebrated Marble Village as a “$13 million affordable housing success,” but the building’s own Act 250 filings show just $7.56 million in actual construction cost. The rest was swallowed by regulatory layers, soft costs, and public
Vermonters aren’t imagining it — rising costs, housing shortages, and ignored concerns all trace back to a structural issue called a policy preference cascade. When activist groups and NGOs shape laws more than voters do, daily life gets ha
"The Decline of Constructive Climate Dialogue" calls out Vermont's climate "fear porn," comparing it to medieval responses during the Little Ice Age. It argues that alarmism damages public morale and stifles progress, while economic growth
Vermont’s education funding model has become a costly, complex system that’s spiraled into inefficiency. Despite high per-pupil spending, the benefits for students and teachers often seem limited. To address this, lawmakers would need to be
The constant debate over gun laws consumes valuable resources without addressing the root causes of violence. Redirecting efforts toward programs that promote communication, emotional resilience, and critical thinking could reduce violence
Vermont, once the nation's least-polluting state, saw its environmental standing slip after the closure of Vermont Yankee and aggressive climate policies. Now ranked fourth, the state faces rising energy costs and aggressive mandates, while
Two-factor authentication has become a baseline defense against rising credential theft and automated attacks. While SMS codes offer some protection, authenticator apps provide stronger security, blocking SIM-swaps and interception risks. F
Vermont towns are increasingly unsure where statutory planning requirements end and agency-driven preferences begin. Pittsford’s recent Selectboard discussion highlights this statewide tension, especially around Enhanced Energy Plans and id
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Vermont’s housing debate is stuck on three incompatible goals: building far more homes, keeping them affordable, and maintaining strict environmental protections. Policymakers and advocates avoid acknowledging that the state can only achiev
