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Letters to the editor

Cut the fat out of Act 250

by Lyman Orton August 13, 2026, 5:01 pmAugust 13, 2026, 5:01 pm

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Vermont Democrats are destroying New England’s local governance tradition

by Todd Heyman July 30, 2026, 1:36 pmJuly 30, 2026, 1:37 pm

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Vermont is not in trouble. Vermonters are.

by Bob Stannard July 21, 2026, 4:58 pmJuly 21, 2026, 4:58 pm

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Government & Politics

Bolstered bloc of Vermont Republicans see bills repealed this year as a win

by Shaun Robinson July 5, 2026, 7:17 amJuly 2, 2026, 3:43 pm

A group of people gathers outdoors; two prominent signs read "Property rights are not up for negotiation" and "Repeal Act 181 No delay.

Government & Politics

Partial rollback of Vermont’s land-use law Act 181 becomes official with Phil Scott’s signature

by Carly Berlin June 16, 2026, 6:05 pmJune 16, 2026, 6:05 pm

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Vermont’s media has a rural blind spot

by Neil Ryan June 10, 2026, 5:43 pmJune 10, 2026, 5:43 pm

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Government & Politics

Partial repeal of Vermont’s land-use law Act 181 heads to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk

by Carly Berlin May 27, 2026, 6:07 pmMay 28, 2026, 9:16 am

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Legislators reject Gov. Scott’s loosening of wetland protections

by Carly Berlin May 22, 2026, 3:04 pmMay 22, 2026, 3:04 pm

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Vermont’s Act 181 reset is a chance to get it right

by Rob Riley May 20, 2026, 5:13 pmMay 20, 2026, 5:13 pm

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Letters to the editor

In defense of Act 181

by John Aberth May 13, 2026, 1:17 pmMay 13, 2026, 1:17 pm

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Letters to the editor

When does a public conversation about permitting begin and end?

by Deborah Lazar May 12, 2026, 9:37 amMay 11, 2026, 7:03 pm

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What’s AI’s place in mental health care? Vermont lawmakers say it should be limited.

by Olivia Gieger May 7, 2026, 5:52 pmMay 7, 2026, 5:52 pm

A man stands at a protest holding signs about repealing Act 181; other people, including a child, are gathered around him outdoors on a sunny day.

Government & Politics

Vermont House votes to partially repeal Act 181

by Carly Berlin May 7, 2026, 4:26 pmMay 7, 2026, 4:26 pm

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Government & Politics

From the 1970s to today, mapping Vermont for land use sets off fierce opposition

by Carly Berlin May 5, 2026, 6:17 pmMay 5, 2026, 6:37 pm