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The Informed Vermonter is a non-profit website with a simple objective. It seeks to help fellow Vermonters become better informed so they can be more discerning voters.
- What does the government of the State of Vermont do?
- How much money does the government spend?
- Where does the government get its money?
- How does the State of Vermont compare to the rest of the country?
Recent Posts
Revenues & Expenditures: 8. Vermont’s 2017 Federal Grants
In fiscal year 2017, 34% of Vermont’s total state government revenues were federal grants. These grants are the single largest source of revenue for...
Vermont’s 2018 Elections: State Senate and House Races
Vermont has 30 State Senators and 150 State Representatives and all of them are subject to this year’s elections. The overall status of these...
Vermont’s 2018 Elections: Statewide Races
Every two years, Vermonters elect a Governor, Lt. Governor. State Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General and Secretary of State. This article will review these races,...
Vermont’s 2018 Elections: US Senate and House of Representatives
The primary elections are scheduled for August 14 with the general election falling on November 6. This year, both Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative...
Corporate Welfare: 3. Tax Expenditures
“Tax Expenditures”, when used by the federal government, refers to the loss of tax revenue as a result of exemptions, exclusions, deductions and credits...