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 two-tiered property tax system that shifts the burden to Chittenden & Washington counties while encouraging g
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 point to payer mix and private insurance imbalanc
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 stricter farm regulations, urban runoff, wastewater, and legacy
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 population and rising retirement income, lawmakers may consider poli
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 tax hikes, but critics argue it doesn’t fully ad
Residents of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District are considering a recount or revote after the $28M school budget passed by just one vote (681-680). With a 9.38% spending increase, some taxpayers feel it's too much and are organi
Vermont's economy looks strong on paper, but many residents struggle as wealth concentrates in Chittenden County while rural areas decline. Overregulation, job loss, and a service-heavy economy have hollowed out the middle class. To rebuild
Self-employed workers get hit with double the payroll tax, paying the full 15.3% while W-2 employees only pay half. The tax code punishes independence, making even $12K/year a taxable burden while traditional employees skate by. Want to kee
Vermont lawmakers are cracking down on farmers instead of fighting back against the EPA, which is threatening to revoke the state's authority over CAFO regulations. Activist groups pushed for federal intervention, and now S.100 expands stat
The Rutland Forward-controlled BOA approved a $7.1M contract before securing key funding. Now, Mayor Mike Doenges and RF-aligned aldermen are scrambling to fix the financial mess. And they want another term. Did they exercise real oversight
Vermont’s proposed H.261 would redefine full-time work from 40 to 32 hours, triggering overtime pay sooner and raising costs for businesses. While marketed as pro-worker, the bill could lead to job reductions, higher prices, and a $10.45M s
Tax on gas & diesel could start at 26 cents per gallon. When it comes to the unaffordable climate change policies being pushed on Vermonters by the Democrat majority in the State House, the Clean Heat Standard for the home heating se
