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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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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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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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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Vermont’s high taxes on nicotine pouches discourage harm reduction, favoring outdated classifications over public health science.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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House Republicans to Introduce Repeal of Costly Heat Law
Friday, December 13, 2024 The latest report from the independent Vermont Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is further evidence that Act 18, commonly referred to as…
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RECs Part 2 – My Headache Is Now Your Headache
Vermont’s REC practices inflate emissions while others benefit, and the global REC system, endorsed by the UN and IPCC, rewards manipulation over integrity. Meanwhile, China…
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More Bad News for Unworkable Heat Standard
Act 18, the Clean Heat Standard law, required the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to design the detailed rules for how the program’s carbon credit market…
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The Government Usurpation of Charity: How Policies Displace Responsibility
Modern policies that prioritize entitlements over accountability have exacerbated issues like homelessness, drug use, and crime. By sidelining personal responsibility and treating individuals as victims,…
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The Brains Behind Vermont’s Legislative Madness
If you’ve ever wondered where Vermont’s Progressive legislature gets its big ideas, look no further than the Center for American Progress (CAP). From costly energy…
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VT’s Climate Leadership: Paying the Price
Vermont’s climate policies burden residents with costly mandates for negligible global impact. With emissions contributing just 0.13% of the U.S. total, the state’s sacrifices under…
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