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VT’s Spending Problem: Can the State Break Free from Federal Dependency?
Vermont spends more than any other state relative to its economy, with 29.4% of its output going to state and local government. Heavy federal dependency…
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Climate Council Doubles Down on Clean Heat/Gas & Diesel Carbon Taxes
Time to repeal this unelected, worse than useless committee. While the question remains to be seen if a majority of elected legislators got the message…
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RRMC Offers Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scans for Proactive Heart Health Assessment
Rutland Regional Medical Center now offers Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scans to assess heart disease risk. This non-invasive test detects calcified plaque in the coronary…
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VT State Health Plans to Undercut Hospitals-You Pay Full Price
Vermont’s plan to cap hospital reimbursements at 200% of Medicare rates shifts financial burdens onto hospitals while sparing private insurance. The real costs? Reduced services,…
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The Honest News Conference Bernie Sanders Will Never Give
Bernie Sanders’ “honest” press conference tackles the healthcare crisis like you’ve never heard before. From government regulations to Big Pharma, here’s the no-spin truth about…
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Need To Know: Act 250, Planning Commissions, and Local Zoning Entities
Vermont’s land-use framework, including Act 250, Regional Planning Commissions, and local zoning entities, balances growth with environmental preservation. These groups shape housing, business opportunities, and…
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VT’s Landlord-Tenant Report Misses the Mark: Ignoring Reality Comes at a Cost
Vermont’s housing crisis reveals a hard truth: you can ignore reality, but not the consequences of ignoring reality. Soaring property taxes and overspending have driven…
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Bernie Sanders Decries U.S. Subsidizing Global Drug Costs—but Misses the Domestic Parallel
Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes Americans subsidizing global drug prices but overlooks a similar dynamic within U.S. healthcare. Medicare and Medicaid underpay providers, forcing private insurers…
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Vermont’s Sin Taxes: A Barrier to Tobacco Cessation?
Vermont’s high taxes on nicotine pouches discourage harm reduction, favoring outdated classifications over public health science. Countries like Sweden and the UK show the success…
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The Bait and Switch That Broke American Healthcare
The healthcare system’s dysfunction began with Medicare’s bait-and-switch: generous payments at first, followed by chronic underfunding. Hospitals are forced to inflate prices just to stay…
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