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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
Key Facts & Figures: 8. Vermont’s Housing Market/Property Taxes
Vermont and its towns rely on property taxes to i) provide for many of the operating and maintenance costs of municipalities, and ii) fund...
Key Facts & Figures: 7. Vermont’s Housing Market
According to the US Census Bureau, Vermont had 335,224 housing units in 2017 with a median value of $218,900. Approximately 70% of these housing...
Key Facts & Figures: 6. Vermont’s Recent Economic Performance
Vermont’s economic performance continued to improve nicely in 2018. This article will review key economic performance indicators, including employment, wages, house prices and total...
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...