Vermont's governor proposes stricter laws and reforms to tackle rising crime and reform the justice system.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has proposed stricter criminal measures, including reforms to bail and pretrial detention laws, to address rising crime rates and what he calls a "revolving door" justice system. The plan aims to hold repeat offenders more accountable, repeal the "Raise the Age" law to treat 19-year-olds as adults in criminal court, and convert the Department of Public Safety into a state agency. Critics argue the measures could overcrowd jails and suggest focusing on mental health and rehabilitation instead.

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