CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

Campaign for Vermont is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group. We work toward shared prosperity by connecting middle class Vermonters to their government. campaignforvermont.org Vermont Joined November 2011

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

24 minutes ago

Rising health care costs in Vermont have emerged as a pressing economic and social challenge, with an outsized impact on working families across the state. As premiums and out-of-pocket expenses surge well above national averages... campaignforvermont.org/september_2025…

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a day ago

We dug into the Governor's executive order on housing to determine if it's simply bureaucratic tinkering or if it's a bold attempt to cut red tape, lower costs, and get more homes built. There's much more to it than our Vermont news outlets portrayed... campaignforvermont.org/housing_eo

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2 days ago

As the weather starts cooling, one of Vermont's environmental leaders reminds us that efficiency is still the best way to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Now is a good time to look for ways to button up your home before winter! vtdigger.org/2025/08/20/pet…

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3 days ago

Grab your coffee! This week on B&B, Ben digs into part two of the changes on tap for education in Act 73 - governance reform. The legislation follows in the footsteps of Act 46, pursuing consolidation of local school boards with few guarantees of savings. vote802.com/act_73_2025_go…

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5 days ago

FINALLY! The first phase of the project to fill in the Burlington Pit opens its doors. vermontpublic.org/local-news/202…

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a week ago

The Mountain Views Supervisory Union called on Governor Scott last week to recall the legislature to change the landmark education law passed this spring, which they say is making it difficult to build a new school in Woodstock. mynbc5.com/article/vt-gov…

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

a week ago

Leaders of the Federal Transition Task Force warn that Vermont is particularly vulnerable to federal cuts and cross-border policies. vtdigger.org/2025/08/17/mik…

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

2 weeks ago

On this episode, Ben digs into the education financing changes on tap in Act 73. The Legislature's grand education transformation initiative does manage to move forward historic changes to the way we raise funds to pay for schools... vote802.com/act_73_2025_fi…

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2 weeks ago

Huge news this week as the head of the UVM Health Network announces he is stepping down amid criticism that the network is adding health care costs for Vermonters. #HealthcareAffordability vtdigger.org/2025/09/18/uvm… @vtdigger @VHC911 #uvmhealth #GMCB

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

2 weeks ago

This week on VFV, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak covers his background, recent initiatives, financial strategies, and Vermont’s economic resilience, emphasizing transparency, innovation, and community service. vote802.com/pieciak

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2 weeks ago

We need a statewide plan to address declining math and reading scores. CC @VTEducation @SaundersZoie mynbc5.com/article/rutlan…

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2 weeks ago

The latest assessment data shows that student outcomes continue to decline... @VTEducation or @SaundersZoie what are you doing about it? mynbc5.com/article/vermon…

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

2 weeks ago

ICYMI, Dartmouth researchers suggest that the cyanobacteria we are subjecting our waterways to may increase the chances of developing ALS. mynbc5.com/article/cyanob…

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

2 weeks ago

On the latest episode of Banter & Beans, Pat provides in-depth overview of Act 57. The bill is aimed at improving flood mitigation, emergency preparedness, and resilience strategies, but critics argue it falls short of substantial change. vote802.com/act_57_2025

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3 weeks ago

It turns out that the UVM Medical Center is subsidizing other hospitals in the network, including two in NY that are running a deficit. "Vermonters are paying for keeping those New York hospitals afloat...” vtdigger.org/2025/09/05/sta…

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

3 weeks ago

This week on VFV: a comprehensive discussion with Matt Cota about Vermont’s energy, transportation, and climate policies. It highlights the complexities of transitioning to cleaner energy sources, the impact of federal and state mandates, and... vote802.com/cota_2025

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3 weeks ago

ICYMI, we reviewed the Legislature's housing legislation (Act 79) that created the CHIP program to fund public infrastructure in support of housing. It's one piece of the puzzle. See the pros, cons, and analysis: campaignforvermont.org/s127_2025

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

3 weeks ago

“We may need to ask policy committees to review existing programs to see if there are any that can be scaled back or may no longer be the priority they once were,” say House budget writers. vtdigger.org/2025/09/05/eye…

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CampaignForVermont @CampaignForVT

3 weeks ago

State revenues for next year's budget are not projected to cover cost increases for state employees. Coupled with economic uncertainty brought on by the federal government, cuts to existing state programs and services will likely be required. vtdigger.org/2025/09/05/eye…

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3 weeks ago

Rates of depression among Vermont kids nearly doubled between 2016 and 2022. "Rising rates of depression are linked to a variety of factors, he said, including social disconnection, bullying, school challenges..." vermontpublic.org/local-news/202…