Act 250 and a history of land use in VT

"It's always been a controversial law and I think that's because it touches upon some very important issues. That is, how do we regulate what people can do with their land? More importantly, why do we even regulate it?"

-Judge Thomas Durkin-

April 15, 2022 (prerecorded 4/8): Judge Thomas Durkin joins the show to talk about land use in Vermont and Act 250's role in that use. Act 250 is a landmark law that almost everyone knows of, but few actually understand.

More about the Act 250 program: https://nrb.vermont.gov/act250-program

Vermont Historical Society's Act 250 page and interview with former Gov. Deane C. Davis and Rep. Lillian B. Carlisle: https://vermonthistory.org/act-250-1970

Theme music by Red Heart the Ticker: http://rhtt.net/