Business & Economics
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VT Blocks Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Amid Rising Education Costs
Vermont lawmakers have opted out of a new federal scholarship tax credit program, even as education costs and property taxes continue to rise. The decision…
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VT’s Climate Emergency, Without Urgency
Vermont declared a climate emergency, but its policies place the earliest and most direct costs on home heating—an essential need—while leaving discretionary emissions largely unaddressed.…
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VT J.F.O. Fiscal Facts 2026 Pt 3: More Taxes Ahead
Vermont’s Joint Fiscal Office has outlined a wide range of options for increasing state revenue, from raising existing tax rates to expanding the sales tax…
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VT J.F.O. Fiscal Facts 2026 Pt 2: Top in Taxes and Spending
Vermont ranks near the top nationally in taxes, spending, and education funding per capita, according to Fiscal Facts 2026. The state’s centralized revenue system and…
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VT J.F.O. Fiscal Facts 2026 Pt 1: Rising Property Taxes, Shrinking Returns
Vermont property taxpayers are facing sharp increases in education tax rates as spending continues to rise and efficiency declines. With per-pupil yield dropping and enrollment…
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Pre-K Changes Could Ripple Across Vermont Child Care
Vermont lawmakers are weighing changes to the state’s pre-K system that could reshape access to early education, child care stability, and school funding. While proposals…
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VT Farmers Push Back on Livestock Rule Proposal
A proposal discussed in the House Environment Committee could change how Vermont regulates small livestock operations. Farm groups warn the language may expand state oversight…
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Is Vermont Ready for County Governance?
A little-noticed legislative study may reopen a long-dormant question in Vermont: should counties play a larger role in how the state is governed? Created by…
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Vermont Sells Tax Breaks to Banks — Why Not Taxpayers?
Vermont’s housing down-payment program is funded through tax credits sold below face value to banks and insurance companies. Those institutions can buy discounted tax relief…
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The Wild-Ass Guessometer
Artificial intelligence isn’t a digital brain or an all-knowing oracle. At its core, modern AI is a massive probability engine—a highly educated “wild-ass guessometer.” It…
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