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The Financial Toll of Homelessness in Vermont
Vermont’s homelessness crisis is placing a significant financial strain on the state, with $26 million spent annually on emergency housing programs. As economic growth stalls…
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Property Tax Blues: Act 46, Rising Taxes, and Unchecked Education Spending
Vermonters faced significant property tax hikes in 2024, with increases as high as 25-30%. Despite hopes that Act 46 would reduce costs through school consolidation,…
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Vermont: Eugenics to Urbanization
Vermont’s history shows a persistent trend of certain groups seeking to control the lives of others, from the eugenics movement to modern environmental regulations like…
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A Future Vermont Economy – Part Two
Vermont is known for its breathtaking landscapes, clean environment, and outdoor lifestyle. These characteristics make it an attractive place to live, but the state has…
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A Future Vermont Economy – Part One
In July 2013, Detroit became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy. The once-thriving industrial hub faced years of financial mismanagement, economic…
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Is the Global Warming Solutions Act Worth It?
Vermont’s Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) aims to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions and position the state as a clean energy leader. While the intentions…
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Sugar and Flour Dominate Vermonters’ Plates
Many Vermonters consume diets disproportionately made up of processed foods, pastries, and other items rich in sugar and refined flour. Popular staples like sugary cereals,…
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Unpromising Beginnings for Education Finance Reform
The Commission on the Future of Public Education in VT’s subcommittee on Finance Reform met on September 4th (going back a bit, but the Commission…
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Rising Costs and Tax Pressures
Vermont’s School System Faces a Crucial Crossroads As Vermont grapples with declining student enrollment and soaring education costs, the implications for property taxes are becoming…
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Lawmaker’s Defense of Unaffordable Heat Act is Indefensible
A key architect and proponent of the Unaffordable Heat Act, Rep. Laura Sibilia, recently penned a defense of the program, and since she likely speaks…
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