Reporter Debrief: On Act 250, Gov. Says It's A 'Problem,' Others Say It's 'Settled'

Published: Jan. 28, 2021, 11:19 p.m.

Act 250, the state's main development review law, turned 50-years-old last year, and critics, including Gov. Phil Scott, say the law is showing its age. Scott signed an executive order this month, saying it will bring more consistency for developers. But some lawmakers are pushing back.