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Ben Huffman: Vermont tried a land-use map in 1970. The legislature killed it.

by Opinion March 30, 2026, 3:07 pmMarch 30, 2026, 3:07 pm

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Government & Politics

Act 181 debate pokes at the heart of Vermont’s rural-urban dynamics

by Carly Berlin March 27, 2026, 1:21 pmMarch 27, 2026, 1:21 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

Hundreds protest Act 181 on Statehouse steps as new land-use rules come into focus

by Carly Berlin March 24, 2026, 5:29 pmMarch 24, 2026, 5:29 pm

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Anger over Act 181 bubbles up as lawmakers consider postponing its implementation

by Carly Berlin March 12, 2026, 5:39 pmMarch 12, 2026, 5:59 pm

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Norm Etkind: Act 250 expansion risks rural housing

by Opinion February 12, 2026, 6:20 pmFebruary 12, 2026, 6:20 pm

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As Act 250 overhaul takes shape, some question whether it strikes the right balance

by Carly Berlin February 6, 2026, 4:45 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 4:47 pm

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Vermont is overhauling Act 250. Here’s what the development maps look like so far

by Carly Berlin and Erin Petenko February 5, 2026, 3:16 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 8:00 pm

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To hasten housing permits, lawmakers consider moving appeals out of a courtroom

by Carly Berlin December 29, 2025, 6:53 amDecember 29, 2025, 11:33 am

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Todd Heyman: Vermont planning commissions should not legislate or litigate

by Opinion July 15, 2025, 7:01 amJuly 14, 2025, 10:24 am

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Government & Politics, Regional, Southern Vermont, Windsor County

Vermont Supreme Court greenlights Hartland farm store project

by Valley News June 22, 2025, 6:53 amJune 20, 2025, 4:53 pm

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30 new affordable housing units underway in Rutland City as federal funding causes uncertainty

by Greta Solsaa May 22, 2025, 4:53 pmMay 22, 2025, 4:53 pm

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Miro Weinberger: If Vermont wants a future of abundance, we must choose to build

by Opinion April 24, 2025, 7:01 amApril 23, 2025, 12:17 pm

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Mark O’Maley: Gov. Scott’s one-size-fits-all approach to education threatens to fail Vermont’s students and communities

by Opinion March 11, 2025, 7:03 amMarch 10, 2025, 4:31 pm

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Government & Politics

Final Reading: Senate lawmakers discuss tears and (Act 250) tiers

by Carly Berlin February 26, 2025, 6:30 pmFebruary 26, 2025, 6:14 pm