Business & Economics
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Doenges Doubles Down: Rutland’s $7.1M JCI Contract Stumbles Forward Without Public Input
Rutland officials pushed through a $7.1 million energy contract without voter approval, claiming it would pay for itself. But JCI’s own numbers prove otherwise—even in…
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Rutland’s Solar Fiasco: What’s $7M Among Taxpayers?
Rutland officials approved a $7.1 million contract guaranteeing just $5,000 in energy savings per year for 20 years. The Board of Aldermen—led by Rutland Forward…
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10 Acres for $1. $12M in Debt. And a Quiet Vote.
A $12 million bond and a 10-acre land giveaway are about to be decided in a low-turnout vote this Wednesday. The Valley Community Center project…
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Vermont’s War on Truckers: A Stealth Ban Disguised as a Noise Ordinance
Vermont’s S.66 bill isn’t just about noise—it’s a stealth attack on truckers and small businesses, forcing costly retrofits while letting a government-run “rat app” turn…
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Rutland Voters Deserve Transparency: The Real Story Behind This Year’s School Budget Ballot Language
At the heart of Rutland’s school budget controversy is carefully worded ballot language that obscures real spending increases and tax hikes. While per-pupil spending is…
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VT’s PILOT Program: What It Is and How It Affects Taxpayers
Vermont’s PILOT program was designed to compensate towns for lost tax revenue from state-owned, tax-exempt properties, but the formula favors larger cities like Burlington while…
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The Clean Heat Standard Is a Lawsuit Time Bomb—And You’re Paying for It
Vermont’s Clean Heat Standard is a lawsuit time bomb disguised as climate policy. The so-called “$0.10 per gallon cap” is a lie—lawsuits under the Global…
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Another BIGGER Legislative Pay Raise Introduced While Blocking Efforts to Reduce Energy Costs
Vermont’s Democrat-controlled legislature is pushing a 142% pay raise for themselves while refusing to consider bills that would lower energy costs for taxpayers. Meanwhile, lawsuits…
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Rutland’s Budget Breakdown: Where Your Tax Dollars Are Going and What It Means for the City’s Future
Rutland’s budget has grown, but rising salaries, pensions, and retiree healthcare now consume over 30% of city spending, leaving less for infrastructure and services. Crime…
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The VT Saves Program Starts July 2025 – What You Need to Know!
Vermont’s VT Saves program automatically deducts 5% of workers’ paychecks unless they opt out. While the state says it’s about retirement security, forced participation, limited…
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