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The Arithmetic of Decline: Vermont’s Unsustainable Fiscal Path
Vermont’s fiscal math is unforgiving: state spending grows at 5% annually while the tax base expands at only 2-3%. Property taxes have tripled since 2000,…
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The Economic Impact of VT’s Act 59
Vermont’s Act 59 aims to conserve 50% of land by 2050, but the economic fallout could burden taxpayers with higher taxes and reduced opportunities. The…
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From $520 to $6,950: Vermont’s 1,200% Tax Spike—and What It Costs Residents
Vermont’s per capita tax burden has surged by 1,200% since 1980, reaching $6,948 in 2023. Rising costs and outmigration of retirees threaten the state’s fiscal…
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The Hidden Tax Trap: How Self-Employment Punishes Hardworking Americans
Self-employed workers get hit with double the payroll tax, paying the full 15.3% while W-2 employees only pay half. The tax code punishes independence, making…
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Follow-Up: Medicare for All and the Real Cost Calculations
The true cost of Medicare for All isn’t just the $4.3 trillion needed annually—it’s the inevitable tax increases and service cuts as healthcare costs continue…
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Vermont’s Tax Burden Has Risen 1200% Since 1980
Vermont’s per capita tax burden has surged by 1,200% since 1980, reaching $6,948 in 2023. Rising costs and outmigration of retirees threaten the state’s fiscal…
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Understanding VT’s Act 59 and Its Economic Implications
Vermont’s Act 59 aims to conserve 50% of land by 2050, but the economic fallout could burden taxpayers with higher taxes and reduced opportunities. The…
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Repeal the Global Warming Solutions Act, It’s Time
Vermont’s focus on greenhouse gas reduction is driven by climate concerns, funding opportunities, and media pressure. But are these policies truly addressing Vermont’s unique needs,…
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VT’s Demographic and Economic Crossroads
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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