economy
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Economic Costs and Consequences: What Vermont Residents Face
Vermont’s legislature claims its policies serve the public good, but decades of restrictive regulations, rising taxes, and inaction on crime and addiction tell a different…
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When Staying Stops Making Sense: The Economics of Financial Limits
Vermont families are nearing their financial breaking point, with rising taxes, high energy costs, and strict regulations making the state unaffordable for many. Lawmakers must…
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As Soon As Crime Costs the State Money, Montpelier Will Act
Vermont’s economy suffers when crime persists, leaving victims to bear the costs while the state demands full taxes. Allowing tax deductions for theft losses could…
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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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The FYIVT Semi-Annual Cyber Beg
FYIVT delivers clear, fact-driven information Vermonters can actually use — without ads, trackers, or political influence. Every day’s coverage is built on thousands of hours…
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VT’s Value Proposition, Without the Brochure
Every state makes a promise to those who live and work there — a value proposition. Vermont sells beauty, stability, and sustainability, but for employers…
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Here Lies Act 250: What if It Were Repealed in 2027?
If Act 250 truly “shaped the Vermont we love today,” then it shaped a state where the scenery thrives while the citizens struggle. A repeal…
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Those Nickels & Dimes Add Up
The high cost of living in Vermont stems from rising business expenses, shrinking paychecks, and reliance on imported goods. Businesses pass on higher costs to…
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When Vermont’s Budget Outruns Its Economy
Vermont’s state spending has grown far faster than its economy over the past 20 years, creating a heavy reliance on federal aid and increasing taxes.…
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The Debt Spiral: America’s Coming Reckoning
America’s federal debt has blown past $37 trillion, over 133% of GDP, with interest costs soon to outpace defense and discretionary spending. The spiral is…
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