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Vermont’s Billboard Battle: Does the Route 7 Hay Wagon Sign Break State Law?

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New Haven, VT – A painted hay wagon situated along Route 7 has drawn the attention of state regulators due to potential violations of Vermont’s billboard law. This statute, stringent in nature, prohibits any signage that isn’t directly related to the site where it’s situated, barring exceptions for specific on-premise signs. The hay wagon in question, belonging to Peter Briggs of New Haven, is painted with advertisements promoting his agricultural business, a joining garden center, and unrelated business ventures. This includes a display for a business located in Bristol, about 10 miles from where the … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds New Protest Route Decision for DNC Event Despite Opposition

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Cleveland, Ohio – A federal judge has upheld the decision to alter the protest route initially planned by demonstrators during the upcoming Democratic National Committee (DNC) convention, rejecting a lawsuit filed by activist groups claiming the revised route infringes on their right to free speech. The lawsuit, brought forward by a coalition of activist organizations, argued that the revised path, which routes marches away from key delegate entrances, would limit their visibility and impact. The legal challenge aimed at securing a pathway closer to the main event venues was struck down by U.S. District Judge … Read more