Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch’s Senate hearing attacks on RFK Jr. were a masterclass in hypocrisy and dishonesty. From misrepresenting his record to ignoring their own Big Pharma ties, their smear campaign backfired spectacularly. The trut
Vermont's Act 124 singles out law enforcement officers for heightened off-duty accountability while judges, attorneys, and legislators escape similar scrutiny. Expanding oversight to all justice system actors is essential to ensure fairness
Vermont legislators propose H.42, creating a Housing Board of Appeals to resolve municipal zoning disputes. Critics argue it adds unnecessary bureaucracy and costs, further hindering housing solutions. Is this "Act 250 Lite" the answer or j
Homelessness in Vermont has surged 200% since 2020, alongside rising crime. Addiction and mental health—not housing costs—drive these crises. Vermont’s policies enable dependency and attract transient populations, while $1.1M for a drug use
Act 250 was created to protect Vermont’s natural beauty, but its unintended consequences have hurt the state’s economy. By regulating housing and manufacturing out of existence, the law has left much of Vermont’s middle class behind while c
Vermont’s S.8 proposes expanding Dr. Dynasaur to residents under 26 earning up to 312% of the federal poverty level, raising concerns about economic feasibility and Medicaid underfunding. Critics argue this move could deepen financial strai
On the same day a Border Patrol agent was tragically killed in Vermont by an illegal alien visa overstayer, Senator Peter Welch voted against the Lakin-Riley Act after his amendment to weaken mandatory detention provisions failed. This act
Act 201 promised bold justice reform, extending juvenile court jurisdiction to offenders as old as 21. But with underfunded programs, rising crime, and inconsistent prosecutions, Vermont taxpayers are left footing the bill for another poorl
Vermont's housing crisis stems from uneven population shifts, restrictive zoning laws, and high development costs. Overregulation has stifled housing growth while escalating prices, leaving many reliant on government solutions. A return to
Governor Phil Scott’s call for reduced spending clashes with Senator Ginny Lyons’ proposed S.2, which would create a costly new Office of Health Equity. Critics argue the bill presumes bias in Vermont healthcare without sufficient evidence,
A new ACLU lawsuit challenges Vermont’s child welfare practices under Article 22, alleging state overreach and malpractice. At stake is whether a full-term fetus is legally distinct from a child, raising profound implications for reproducti
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway following an extensive scientific review. This is the first t
