Vermont served over a million tax payer funded summer meals in 2024—no registration, no residency checks, and kids didn’t need to be present. In 2025, families also received $120 in Summer EBT. It’s a generous system, but who's tracking out
Vermont is about to redraw its school district map under Act 73. FYIVT built a working model that meets every legal requirement—and might hit harder than expected in Chittenden and Washington counties. Tiny schools? This could be the final
How much do illegal immigrants really contribute in taxes—and how much do they cost? Estimates vary, but our analysis breaks down the best available data from across the spectrum. While many pay something, the net fiscal impact is clear: U.
SNAP cuts? Been there, done that. From Clinton’s 1996 work requirements to Trump’s 2025 proposal, each wave sparked headlines predicting mass starvation. Yet SNAP spending has soared over decades, and malnutrition deaths tell a more complex
Vermont’s SNAP program distributed $155 million in federal benefits last year, but less than 36% went to nutrient-dense foods like meat, dairy, and non-starchy vegetables. The majority funded starches, sugary drinks, and ultra-processed sna
Vermont’s generous safety net layers state-funded programs on top of federal benefits, but without tracking who’s using them. Lawmakers know what’s happening—soaring costs and demand—but not why. Are longtime residents losing housing, or is
Vermont’s 65,000 Medicaid expansion enrollees face big changes under HR1. A new work rule and semi-annual reporting could mean 30,000 lose coverage unless the state streamlines the process. Seniors get tax relief on Social Security, and wor
NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s call to “seize the means of production” has revived interest in collectivist economics. But despite decades of advocacy, large-scale worker-built businesses remain elusive. A Vermont professor’s recent d
Vermont is famous for buying local, but the reality tells a different story. Over 86% of its food and 94% of its tech services are imported from out of state, exporting billions every year. Can Vermont ever build true independence? It has t
As Vermont’s K–12 enrollment declined, Pre-K expansion under Act 166 quietly padded student counts—masking the real rise in education costs. By including thousands of part-time preschoolers in per-pupil math, the state diluted the true cost
Vermont’s universal Pre-K was supposed to boost student achievement. A decade later, test scores are down and costs are up. The data show no lasting academic benefit—just a very expensive daycare system wrapped in education branding. Maybe
Vermont spent $2 million designing a wildlife crossing on I-89—only to cancel the project when $50 million in construction funding fell through. Critics question why cheaper, phased alternatives weren’t explored. The project’s collapse high
