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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
COVID-19 Pandemic: 12. Fiscal Impact on Vermont
The government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both at the state and federal level, required higher spending and will result in lower revenues. Basically,...
COVID-19: 11. Economic Impact on Vermont
In April, the unemployment rate in Vermont went from 3.1% to 16.5%. Nothing like this has happened since the Great Depression.
This article will discuss...
COVID-19 Pandemic: 10. Vermont’s Public Health Impact
Vermont’s response to the coronavirus pandemic was decisive in the lockdown phase and cautious in the reopening. From a pure public health perspective, this...
COVID-19: 9. State of Vermont Response
Within our system of government, responsibility for public health lies mostly on the shoulders of state and local governments. Given the current Administration’s reluctance...
COVID-19 Pandemic: Federal Government Response. 8. Federal Reserve Bank
There’s a very thin line between fear and greed.
As March 2020 unfolded, the financial markets began to unravel. Investors of all stripes simply wanted...