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 stability, prompting calls for tax and spending reforms. #VermontTaxes #FiscalCr
State lawmakers approved a $1 million Vermont taxpayer-funded bad medical debt purchase plan for 10,000 to 15,000 Vermonters. The program, created under Act 21, shifts money to a nonprofit to buy hospital debt at pennies on the dollar. Hosp
Vermont's legislature has passed laws that invite court intervention, shifting responsibility from lawmakers to the judiciary. This reliance on lawsuits raises concerns about governance, while burdening Vermont's already strained court syst
Cryptocurrency is more than just hype—Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and even Dogecoin are reshaping how money moves online. With simple platforms like Coinbase and Uphold, anyone can start exploring digital assets today. Learn how transac
Vermont’s “Affordable Heat Act” was branded as relief but, according to the state’s own Public Utility Commission, it raises heating costs by up to 45%. While VT Democrats and their media allies warn of “dark money” from Americans for Prosp
As discussions around climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensify, Vermont has positioned itself as a leader in implementing stringent environmental policies aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. However, the economic impl
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at Jackson Hole Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, a moment that could steer markets into the fall. Investors are watching closely for signals on rate cuts, caution, or hawkishness—with the sharpest re
More than 60% of high school graduates enroll in college, yet fewer than 40% of U.S. jobs require a degree. Meanwhile, apprenticeship graduates average $80,000 starting salaries—often higher than new college grads. The numbers suggest a ser
Vermont law shields renters from eviction and even allows them to withhold rent when housing fails habitability standards. Yet property owners behind on taxes face swift penalties, liens, and even loss of their homes. The imbalance raises q
As Vermont’s public spending climbs past $21,000 per working resident, a deeper imbalance emerges: the state keeps expanding spending, while taxpayers need to keep cutting their budgets to accommodate that spending. While government program
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 their gross income—before paying for housing, food, or fuel. It’s not just a
Vermont’s new school district map may look complete under Act 73, but small schools remain at risk. Act 168 gives communities a chance to save them—if they act fast. Forming BOCES partnerships could be the key to preserving rural education.
