Vermonts

Vermont’s Climate Ambitions at a Crossroads: Funding Delays Threaten Progress on Environmental Laws

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Vermont officials are expressing urgent concerns about the lack of funding to implement climate legislation approved by the state legislature. Specifically, they are calling attention to the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Climate Superfund Act, which impose legal obligations to reduce climate pollution but have not been adequately funded by lawmakers. Enacted in 2020, the Global Warming Solutions Act was passed despite a veto from Governor Phil Scott. This legislation authorized measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions and provided a framework for citizens to hold the state accountable if it does not meet these … Read more

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

Vermont’s Land Posting Laws Spark Debate Amidst Growing Concerns of State Becoming Wealthy Enclave

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Weston, VT — In the picturesque state of Vermont, a debate over land posting laws has sparked discussions among residents, reflecting broader concerns about property rights and the changing demographic landscape due to affluent out-of-state buyers. The existing laws, which govern how landowners can restrict access to their properties, are seen by some as necessary to maintain longstanding traditions in Vermont where open land has been a hallmark. Land posting in Vermont, according to a local resident Dan Diaz of Weston, should be viewed as more than a legal requirement; it’s a community-building tool. He … Read more