March 2025
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Vermont Bill Seeks to Prohibit Mask Mandates in Schools
A new bill in Vermont seeks to ban mask mandates in schools, citing concerns over student health, social development, and personal choice. Advocates argue that…
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Is VT Pre-K Program Driving Up Property Taxes and Harming Kids?
It’s been asked a lot lately with budgetary challenges running up against a lack of tax capacity, and the backdrop of DOGE findings of government…
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Is It Time for Vermont to Take the Next Step in Progressive Taxation?
Vermont has long been a leader in progressive policy, but is it time to take taxation to the next level? A new proposal suggests a…
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Welch Says No to Tougher Fentanyl Laws
Vermont is battling a fentanyl crisis, yet Senator Peter Welch voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which targets traffickers carrying lethal amounts of the drug.…
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Why Some Vermont Hospitals Are Thriving While Others Struggle to Stay Open
Recent financial reports show Vermont’s hospitals face stark disparities—while UVMMC reports a $62.6M surplus, rural hospitals like Brattleboro and Gifford are running deep deficits. Experts…
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Less Farming, More Phosphorus: The Data Vermont Lawmakers Ignore
Despite a 95% decline in Vermont dairy farms since 1950, phosphorus levels in Lake Champlain haven’t dropped proportionally—some areas have even worsened. While lawmakers push…
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VT’s Social Security Taxation: A Growing Concern for Retirees
Vermont remains one of the few states taxing Social Security benefits, impacting middle-income retirees as exemption thresholds fail to adjust for inflation. With an aging…
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The Measles Outbreak: What Are the Real Causes?
Measles is no longer endemic in the U.S., meaning every outbreak starts with the virus being brought in. Yet, media coverage focuses on unvaccinated Americans…
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Phone & Text Phishing Scams: The Growing Threat to Your Security
Phone and text phishing scams are more dangerous than email phishing because they exploit urgency and direct interaction. Scammers use caller ID spoofing, fear tactics,…
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Unfunded Budget Pressures Clash with Governor’s FY2025 Spending Plan
Vermont’s FY2025 budget prioritizes housing, public safety, and education, but leaves key financial gaps in transportation, pensions, and social welfare programs. Governor Scott’s plan avoids…
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