Vermont Repeals Land-Use Protections

Vermont’s Senate just voted to repeal key environmental protections from Act 181 — the controversial 2022 land-use overhaul meant to modernize Act 250 — sparking backlash from rural landowners who say it’s an overreach on property rights. The bill, S.325, rolls back rules designed to shield sensitive ecosystems and curb forest fragmentation, fueling a new wave of rural activism ahead of elections. Governor Phil Scott, who previously vetoed Act 181, slammed lawmakers for undoing the law instead of tackling the housing crisis, calling the repeal effort “harmful.” While minor tweaks like noise limits for farm events were added, the core environmental provisions are now headed to his desk for final approval — with major implications for Vermont’s conservation future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ffb0ec72c46cb41