Vermont’s S.66 bill isn’t just about noise—it’s a stealth attack on truckers and small businesses, forcing costly retrofits while letting a government-run "rat app" turn neighbors against each other. The problem is already solving itself, b
Rutland Forward, a political action committee (PAC) heavily involved in local elections, has raised new questions about its funding sources and financial transparency. Public filings reveal a complex pattern of donations, including signific
Rutland Forward, a political action committee (PAC) backing local candidates, has failed to file its 2025 campaign finance report while reporting a nearly $7,000 deficit in 2024. With unaccounted-for spending, missing records, and questions
At the heart of Rutland’s school budget controversy is carefully worded ballot language that obscures real spending increases and tax hikes. While per-pupil spending is reported as “down,” the budget actually rises by $3.35 million (5.2%),
Vermont’s PILOT program was designed to compensate towns for lost tax revenue from state-owned, tax-exempt properties, but the formula favors larger cities like Burlington while shortchanging rural communities. Meanwhile, nonprofits pay not
Vermont’s Clean Heat Standard is a lawsuit time bomb disguised as climate policy. The so-called "$0.10 per gallon cap" is a lie—lawsuits under the Global Warming Solutions Act will force unlimited credit purchases, and you’ll foot the bill.
Vermont’s Democrat-controlled legislature is pushing a 142% pay raise for themselves while refusing to consider bills that would lower energy costs for taxpayers. Meanwhile, lawsuits triggered by their extreme climate policies continue to d
Rep. Kathleen James (D-Manchester) chairs the House Energy & Digital Infrastructure Committee. She was appointed to that post by Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington). Krowinski also assigned multiple bills that would repea
U.S. food aid, primarily sourced from American agribusiness, has long been criticized for undermining local farmers in recipient nations. By flooding markets with free or subsidized grains, these programs often devastate domestic agricultur
The Department of Education was created to improve student achievement, but decades later, test scores remain stagnant, bureaucracy has exploded, and federal spending has soared. With Trump and DOGE pushing to eliminate it, the real questio
Rutland’s budget has grown, but rising salaries, pensions, and retiree healthcare now consume over 30% of city spending, leaving less for infrastructure and services. Crime concerns remain despite increased police funding. With elections ah
Vermont’s absenteeism policies fail to separate sick kids from truants, forcing families to justify every absence—even when following basic public health principles. With no medical data backing its 10–15 day limit, the state continues to p
