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VT’s Climate Spending vs. Drug Interdiction: The Road Not Taken
Since 2021, Vermont has spent nearly $300 million on climate initiatives. In the same period, more than 1,000 residents died from drug overdoses—875 from opioids…
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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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The Real-Feel Tax Burden in Vermont
Vermonters may be paying far more than the official tax rates suggest. After income, payroll, property, and unavoidable fees, many households are losing 30–40% of…
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Why Act 73 Doesn’t Save Small Schools—But Act 168 Could
Vermont’s new school district map may look complete under Act 73, but small schools remain at risk. Act 168 gives communities a chance to save…
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Taxpayer-Funded Puppets? Not Anymore — The Truth Behind CPB Cuts and Cookie Monster
WCAX ran a story about cuts to public broadcasting — but led with Cookie Monster. There’s just one problem: Sesame Street hasn’t needed CPB funding…
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Act 73 School Redistricting Is Underway. This Map Checks Every Box.
Vermont is about to redraw its school district map under Act 73. FYIVT built a working model that meets every legal requirement—and might hit harder…
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What Do Illegal Immigrants Actually Contribute in Taxes?
How much do illegal immigrants really contribute in taxes—and how much do they cost? Estimates vary, but our analysis breaks down the best available data…
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Why Every SNAP ‘Cut’ Sparks the Same Headlines
SNAP cuts? Been there, done that. From Clinton’s 1996 work requirements to Trump’s 2025 proposal, each wave sparked headlines predicting mass starvation. Yet SNAP spending…
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How Vermont’s SNAP Program Spends $155M Each Year
Vermont’s SNAP program distributed $155 million in federal benefits last year, but less than 36% went to nutrient-dense foods like meat, dairy, and non-starchy vegetables.…
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