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The proposed Constitutional Amendment, Proposal 3, that Vermonters will vote on this election began its journey in 2023 as part of the Democrat Supermajority’s radical, all-you-can-pass smorgasbord of policy-payoffs-to-special-interests agenda, along with the Clean Heat Standard, Renewable Energy Standard, the new pre-K payroll tax, Act 181, etcetera. And, what does it have in common with … Read more
TL;DR: A mother of two special-needs students told the Green Mountain Union High School Board on Sept. 17 that school staff supported her disabled son’s social gender transition without her knowledge or consent, while failing to keep her informed about what she described as a serious decline in his mental and physical health. Rebecca Duprey … Read more
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation released a new white paper today showing how some other states with heavy union influence and without Right-to-Work laws suffer from declining jobs and growing taxation and cost of living. The report examines Proposal 3, the proposed constitutional amendment on the November general election ballot, in the context of Vermont’s current … Read more
Support for socialism stronger among younger voters A July 29 University of New Hampshire poll showing that half of Vermonters view socialism positively — compared with 42% who view capitalism positively — suggests the word “socialism” has considerable appeal in Vermont. But a closer look at the poll shows that support for socialism, membership in … Read more
Lisa Kinkade, the Brattleboro homeless advocate who was praised last year for helping create a downtown drop-in center for homeless people, has been arrested following a drug raid in which police say a large amount of crack cocaine and cash was seized. Kincade, 46, was one of three people arrested Sept. 4 when Brattleboro police … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Tunbridge Fair and the many choices Vermonters have this election cycle. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, … Read more
Rep. Laura Sibilia, I-Dover, lead sponsor of campaign advertising legislation that became law this year, has filed a complaint asking the Vermont Attorney General’s Office to determine whether paid advertisements by Americans for Prosperity during the 2026 election cycle are subject to state campaign-finance or lobbying disclosure laws. The social media advertisements criticize Vermont lawmakers … Read more
When a parody video of Becca Balint hit the internet, the libs were triggered. The Congresswoman got all huffy, and the Progressive AG Charity Clark sent a threatening letter to the video’s creator. [Henry L.] Poitras has said he uses artificial intelligence (A.I.) in his work that “mocks and exaggerates the conduct and statements of … Read more
A few months back, the University of New Hampshire ran a poll showing that 86 percent of Vermonters found the state to be unaffordable and 64 percent of prime working-age folks 18-34 were actively planning to leave. Last week, the Fiscal Alliance Foundation followed up with another poll, this one asking (among other things) what would make someone change … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss New York’s climate superfund law, industrial solar in Lowell, public safety, and affordability. Transcript below. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its … Read more
Vermont’s Big Oil shakedown should meet a similar fate. Another (BIG) one bites the dust. New York, like Vermont, passed a Climate Superfund law back in 2024 in hopes of making “Big Oil pay” for damage these doom-and-gloomers allege is caused by our burning fossil fuels to survive winter, do our jobs, transport ourselves from … Read more
Democrats and their union allies are racing to constitutionalize their power base with Vermont’s Prop 3. This amendment would lock the right to organize, join unions, and force collective bargaining into the state constitution while explicitly banning any future right-to-work laws. In plain terms: once it’s in, no legislature can ever make union membership optional or stop … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss an anti-Phil Scott ad from Democrats that, when you look at it point by point, is actually a great endorsement of Republican Governor Phil Scott. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. TL;DR (by Grok AI): Full transcript below. … Read more
A New England fiscal policy organization is pushing back against Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amanda Janoo’s contention that free-market forces threaten Vermont’s ability to maintain dairy processing and other production capacity. The Fiscal Alliance Foundation said the recent closure or announced closure of four Vermont dairy processing facilities should instead prompt lawmakers to examine the state’s … Read more
A Christian biblical counselor in Vermont recently sent VDC a commentary warning that Proposition 4, the proposed “Equality of Rights” amendment headed to voters in November, could threaten his ability to counsel people according to his religious beliefs — and, he fears, ultimately force him to shut down his work. A Christian biblical counselor is … Read more
Back in the end of March, I took part in a panel discussion on election integrity that included Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. At that event, she said unequivocally, and I quote: “Most definitively, no. We do not have people who are registered to vote in this state who are non-citizens.” Most definitively, no. … Read more
The November election results are still over two months away, but VPR (I refused to use the ridiculous name Vermont Public, which sounds like a restroom, so maybe it fits after all) is reporting Democrats have already settled on who will be Speaker of the House come January.: Lori Houghton (D-Essex Junction). Well, isn’t that … Read more
Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark, on Wednesday, August 26, joined 24 other state attorneys general in suing the U.S. Postal Service over new rules governing the delivery of mail-in ballots, arguing the changes unlawfully interfere with states’ authority to administer elections. The lawsuit follows an Aug. 21 USPS rule requiring states to register voters eligible … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Renewable Energy Credit scam, energy policy, and Regional Planning Commissions. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or … Read more
A County Sheriff pulled a vehicle over. According to reports, it was unregistered. A perfectly legitimate reason for a traffic stop, especially along a national border. In this case, Canada, and in this instance, one of the occupants was here illegally. The Boston Globe starts with, The 22-year-old Mexican farmworker was in the United States … Read more