Ewing: A proactive approach to wind development badly needed
Under the present situation, there is no advance opportunity to understand where the next proposal will occur, and to what extent these projects will cumulatively compromise the beauty of our mountains.
Patten: Vermont’s investment in quality of life pays off
By conventional measures, Vermont is not “friendly” to business. Our high taxes and tough regulations are supposed to make us unattractive to business investment. But the data in many recent articles and reports indicate that our quality of life is a real engine of economic development.
The Supremes: The Mormon theme park and Act 250
In Vermont, an applicant gains a vested right in the governing laws and regulations in existence when a complete permit application is filed.
Courtney: Environmental regulatory agencies need revamping
Over the past four decades, Vermont has enacted a patchwork of planning and regulatory systems to guide land development while protecting our natural resources. And although the state’s planning and zoning laws, water quality standards, Act 250 and other regulations might be protective, effective and user-friendly in and of themselves, they often work poorly together, costing Vermonters and state government more than we can afford.
State files proposed archaeology rule change
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David Mace (802) 828-5229 February 24, 2010 Revised Rule Clarifies Protection Of Archeological Sites and Historic Resources MONTPELIER, Vt. – The state has officially filed a proposed revised rule for protecting archeological and historical sites during development, beginning the formal process of review. Officials with the Agency of Commerce and Community [...]
Video footage: Gube race 2010. All five Democratic candidates are on the same green page
It’s not clear yet what will distinguish any one candidate from another in the 2010 governor’s race.
