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FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup

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Jan 30, 2026

Lawmakers on January 30 heard detailed testimony across committees on a slate of bills and budget issues centered on energy consumer protections and distributed solar…

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FYIVT Golden Dome: Evening Roundup

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Jan 28, 2026

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

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Jan 27, 2026

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

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Jan 24, 2026

Legislative hearings on January 23 included testimony on S.224 lake‑protection measures and decontamination costs for wakeboat ballast tanks; proposals to adjust net‑metering and grid interconnection…

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A $1’s Journey: Where Your Taxes Go

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Nov 2, 2025

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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VT’s Demographic and Economic Challenges

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Sep 19, 2025

Vermont’s latest demographic report shows modest population growth driven by in-migration, but the state faces long-term challenges with an aging population, declining birth rates, and…

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White Bagging Battle: Behind Vermont’s Drug Pricing Standoff

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May 9, 2025

Vermont’s hospitals are being squeezed by a drug pricing system stacked in favor of insurers and their PBMs. As lawmakers debate H.482, they must decide…

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Vermont’s Federal Delegation Sounds the Alarm on Medicaid Cuts—But Offers No Proof

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Apr 18, 2025

Vermont’s congressional delegation is warning of “massive cuts” to Medicaid—but the House budget doesn’t specify any. Time for an honest conversation. #VermontPolitics #MedicaidFacts #StopTheSpin

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Full Reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, Service Cuts for Hospitals

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Mar 21, 2025

Planned Parenthood receives 100% reimbursement of Medicaid-approved rates for family planning services—a benefit Vermont hospitals do not share. As hospitals across the state face multi-million-dollar…

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Why Some Vermont Hospitals Are Thriving While Others Struggle to Stay Open

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Mar 16, 2025

Recent financial reports show Vermont’s hospitals face stark disparities—while UVMMC reports a $62.6M surplus, rural hospitals like Brattleboro and Gifford are running deep deficits. Experts…