Ever wondered where your tax dollars go? In Vermont, every dollar you pay supports education, healthcare, infrastructure, and more. Dive into a clear breakdown of how your contributions help build a better community. #fyivt #VermontBudget #
The minimum wage debate often overlooks hidden costs for small businesses, like government mandates and insurance expenses, which double payroll expenses. Yet, wage laws rarely account for the self-employed, including farmers, who often mak
The high cost of living in Vermont stems from rising business expenses, shrinking paychecks, and reliance on imported goods. Businesses pass on higher costs to consumers, while residents face reduced take-home pay, creating a cycle of econo
Vermont's state spending has grown far faster than its economy over the past 20 years, creating a heavy reliance on federal aid and increasing taxes. To build a sustainable future, Vermont may need to align spending with economic growth and
Vermont’s affordable housing crisis isn’t just about money — it’s about rules. From Act 250 delays to outdated fire codes, the state has built a maze that stops small builders and sidelines old rentals. The result: fewer units, higher rents
From Act 250’s debut in 1970 to Act 181 of 2024, Vermont’s land-use laws have expanded from local oversight to a unified system of ecological control. Each statute looked narrow; together they’ve transformed ownership itself. If the state s
In 2016, a short bill labeled “An act relating to timber harvesting” quietly rewrote Vermont’s land-use laws. A single sentence requiring towns to map “forest blocks” and “habitat connectors” became the foundation for the Vermont Conservati
Five powerful environmental lobbying groups — VPIRG, VNRC, EAN, CLF, and VCV — dominate Vermont’s State House, shaping laws from the Global Warming Solutions Act to the Clean Heat Standard. With nearly three lobbyists for every lawmaker, Mo
Maine’s harm-reduction programs are under fire after reports confirmed publicly funded “boofing kits” — rectal drug-use supplies — distributed through nonprofits receiving state and federal grants. The controversy exposes how “safer-use” mo
Prostate cancer often shows no symptoms, but early detection can mean the difference between full recovery and a fight for survival. The PSA and digital rectal exams aren’t perfect—far from it—but used regularly, they save lives. Sometimes,
Vermont keeps breaking ground on sweeping laws—the Clean Water Act, Three-Acre Rule, Global Warming Solutions Act, and Clean Heat Standard—before anyone knows how they’ll work or what they’ll cost. These “golden albatrosses” touch every pro
Vermonters can track every bill, hearing, and vote through the state’s official legislative site, goldendomevt.com, and YouTube. From live committee streams to searchable transcripts and daily schedules, it’s all open to the public — no pas
