Business & Economics
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Green Mountain Narcissism
In 2012, Green Mountain Power acquired CVPS, promising $144 million in savings for Vermont ratepayers. Twelve years later, those savings haven’t materialized, and Vermonters are…
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VT’s Demographic and Economic Crossroads
Vermont’s latest demographic report shows modest population growth driven by in-migration, but the state faces long-term challenges with an aging population, declining birth rates, and…
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Killer B’s
B Corporations (B Corps) aim to balance profit with social and environmental good, but their impact on public discourse is under scrutiny. Companies like SunCommon…
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Wonder Why You Need an EV in VT by 2030?
Vermont’s 2030 environmental policies—from mandating electric vehicles to implementing the Clean Heat Standard—are closely aligned with global sustainability frameworks like Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030.…
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The Incredible Shrinking Vermont
Vermont faces a paradox: while there’s a pressing housing shortage, the state is dedicating millions to conservation, locking up land that could be used for…
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A VT Healthcare Fantasy
Vermont’s health care system is unsustainable, with skyrocketing costs and shrinking insurance options. A new approach could simplify the process: direct hospital billing to the…
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Under Siege: Green Territory
Vermont, once the cleanest state in the U.S. before the Vermont Yankee closure, continues to face pressure from environmental groups like CLF. Despite being a…
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Don’t Worry, The State Will Pay For It
Vermont’s reliance on state intervention has created a dangerous cycle of rising costs and dependency. Policies like the Clean Heat Standard drive up living expenses,…
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The Generational Impact of Act 250
Act 250, once designed to protect Vermont’s environment, has become a complex web of regulations that stifles economic growth, favors the wealthy, and creates systemic…
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The Irony of Progress and Pragmatism
Vermont’s progressive policies, aimed at environmental leadership and aggressive climate action, have ironically led to higher greenhouse gas emissions compared to less progressive New Hampshire.…
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