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FYIVT Golden Dome: Midday Roundup
State agencies and legislative committees on Feb 5 presented detailed budget adjustments program changes and regulatory proposals across Human Services Environment Education Energy and other…
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FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup
Several House and Senate committees met Tuesday Feb 3 2026 taking testimony and reviewing bills and budget requests on a range of topics including dam…
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FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup
House committees on Jan. 28 reviewed H.750 to exclude capital construction from education spending calculations and discussed Ways & Means budget moves that unreserve $30…
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FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup
Lawmakers heard extensive testimony on Jan. 27 about H.594’s shelter rules and the need to replace motel beds with permanent units; H.583’s proposed limits on…
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FYIVT Golden Dome: Midday Roundup
Legislative hearings on Jan. 23 focused on housing finance and tax-credit programs and on changes to education funding and property tax classifications tied to Act…
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The Federal Aid Trap: Vermont’s Spending Problem
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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A $1’s Journey: Where Your Taxes Go
Ever wondered where your tax dollars go? In Vermont, every dollar you pay supports education, healthcare, infrastructure, and more. Dive into a clear breakdown of…
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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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$2 Million Later, Vermont Scraps Wildlife Crossing: Was There a Smarter Path?
Vermont spent $2 million designing a wildlife crossing on I-89—only to cancel the project when $50 million in construction funding fell through. Critics question why…
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Where the Money Goes: Vermont’s FY25 Budget Sends Millions to NGOs—But Fails to Name Names
Vermont’s $8.6 billion FY25 budget sends hundreds of millions to unnamed nonprofits under vague labels like “community partners” and “designated agencies.” With no performance metrics…
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