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.
WCAX ran a story about cuts to public broadcasting — but led with Cookie Monster. There’s just one problem: Sesame Street hasn’t needed CPB funding in years. Here’s the real story behind who pays for what, who doesn’t, and what the internet
Vermont is about to redraw its school district map under Act 73. FYIVT built a working model that meets every legal requirement—and might hit harder than expected in Chittenden and Washington counties. Tiny schools? This could be the final
How much do illegal immigrants really contribute in taxes—and how much do they cost? Estimates vary, but our analysis breaks down the best available data from across the spectrum. While many pay something, the net fiscal impact is clear: U.
SNAP cuts? Been there, done that. From Clinton’s 1996 work requirements to Trump’s 2025 proposal, each wave sparked headlines predicting mass starvation. Yet SNAP spending has soared over decades, and malnutrition deaths tell a more complex
Vermont’s SNAP program distributed $155 million in federal benefits last year, but less than 36% went to nutrient-dense foods like meat, dairy, and non-starchy vegetables. The majority funded starches, sugary drinks, and ultra-processed sna
Vermont’s decision to end telework for 100 Economic Services Division staff raises bigger questions: how can governments measure remote work productivity? With no audits or metrics, taxpayers are left in the dark. Across the U.S., states ar
Rutland voters approved the wrong budget in March, and five months later officials are only now confronting an $807,649.50 error. As the Board prepares to set the tax rate, questions swirl over whether Rutland Forward and the mayor will hon
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill includes a groundbreaking federal tax credit for private school scholarships. But without a Vermont-based SGO, families and private schools in the state can’t yet access the program’s benefits—raisin
Vermont’s generous safety net layers state-funded programs on top of federal benefits, but without tracking who’s using them. Lawmakers know what’s happening—soaring costs and demand—but not why. Are longtime residents losing housing, or is
Vermont’s 65,000 Medicaid expansion enrollees face big changes under HR1. A new work rule and semi-annual reporting could mean 30,000 lose coverage unless the state streamlines the process. Seniors get tax relief on Social Security, and wor
NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s call to “seize the means of production” has revived interest in collectivist economics. But despite decades of advocacy, large-scale worker-built businesses remain elusive. A Vermont professor’s recent d
