Business & Economics
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Act 21: VT’s $1MILLION Medical Debt Jubilee
State lawmakers approved a $1 million Vermont taxpayer-funded bad medical debt purchase plan for 10,000 to 15,000 Vermonters. The program, created under Act 21, shifts…
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Legislating by Lawsuit: VT’s Unstable Approach to Governance
Vermont’s legislature has passed laws that invite court intervention, shifting responsibility from lawmakers to the judiciary. This reliance on lawsuits raises concerns about governance, while…
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An Intro To Crypto
Cryptocurrency is more than just hype—Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and even Dogecoin are reshaping how money moves online. With simple platforms like Coinbase and Uphold,…
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Dark Money in Vermont: It’s Not Coming From AFP
Vermont’s “Affordable Heat Act” was branded as relief but, according to the state’s own Public Utility Commission, it raises heating costs by up to 45%.…
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The Illusion of Impact: Vermont’s GHG Cuts vs. Global Emissions
As discussions around climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensify, Vermont has positioned itself as a leader in implementing stringent environmental policies aimed at…
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Markets Brace for Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole Remarks
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at Jackson Hole Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, a moment that could steer markets into the fall. Investors…
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Vermont’s Economic Dilemma
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.…
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Do Americans Need College Degrees? The Data Says Most Don’t
More than 60% of high school graduates enroll in college, yet fewer than 40% of U.S. jobs require a degree. Meanwhile, apprenticeship graduates average $80,000…
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Do VT Property Owners Really Own Their Property — Or Rent It From the State?
Vermont law shields renters from eviction and even allows them to withhold rent when housing fails habitability standards. Yet property owners behind on taxes face…
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Vermont’s Spending Reality Check
As Vermont’s public spending climbs past $21,000 per working resident, a deeper imbalance emerges: the state keeps expanding spending, while taxpayers need to keep cutting…
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