In recent weeks, some Rutland aldermen have made loud public displays on Facebook and in print over Medicaid and ICE. Yet none alerted citizens to the $3.9 million bond hearing or looming three-acre stormwater costs threatening the Fairgrou
Vermont’s homicide history shows two clear turns: a rise to the low-teens around 2000, and a sharper step after 2019, capped by record highs in 2022–2024. Drugs play a central role, and in many cases both victims and offenders have been fro
Vermont's shift from a culture of hard work and independence to one of complacency is reflected in its policies. With marijuana dispensaries praised, but no excitement for high-paying jobs, and a welfare system that discourages work, the st
Rutland Mayor Michael Doenges has opened the door to considering a city manager, arguing the city’s “size and the way it operates” may require professional administration. With Rutland’s population now half what it was in the 1980s–90s, res
For nearly three decades, Vermont’s bail forms included a simple rule: don’t get rearrested while awaiting trial. Known as Condition 3, it quietly disappeared in April 2025 when the Judiciary adopted a new form. Data shows its use spiked ju
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at Jackson Hole Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, a moment that could steer markets into the fall. Investors are watching closely for signals on rate cuts, caution, or hawkishness—with the sharpest re
New research highlights lithium orotate as a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment. Harvard scientists found it not only prevented plaques and tangles in mice but even reversed existing brain damage and restored memory. While earl
Since 2021, Vermont has spent nearly $300 million on climate initiatives. In the same period, more than 1,000 residents died from drug overdoses—875 from opioids alone. NOAA records show just three climate-related fatalities during those ye
A British mother scratched by a puppy in Morocco thought little of it — the mark didn’t even bleed. Months later, she died of rabies. Experts warn that even minor scratches or contact with saliva can be fatal if untreated. In Vermont and ac
More than 60% of high school graduates enroll in college, yet fewer than 40% of U.S. jobs require a degree. Meanwhile, apprenticeship graduates average $80,000 starting salaries—often higher than new college grads. The numbers suggest a ser
Vermont law shields renters from eviction and even allows them to withhold rent when housing fails habitability standards. Yet property owners behind on taxes face swift penalties, liens, and even loss of their homes. The imbalance raises q
As Vermont’s public spending climbs past $21,000 per working resident, a deeper imbalance emerges: the state keeps expanding spending, while taxpayers need to keep cutting their budgets to accommodate that spending. While government program
