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Vermont sees 10.3% increase in transfer reliance since 1970

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 20% of income in Vermont. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 78 H-1B petitions in Vermont throughout 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, 78 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Vermont, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vermont's individual income tax revenue reached $273 million in Q4, 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Vermont reached $273 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Vermont employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Vermont submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vermont explores cap-and-invest program amid strong opposition

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 17, 2025

Vermont is once again considering the introduction of new energy taxes through a "Cap-And-Invest" program (CAI) and a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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Vermont lawmakers push for changes in state energy policies

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 14, 2025

A rally was held at the Vermont State House on March 13th, drawing nearly 100 Vermonters and several lawmakers advocating for changes in the state's energy policies.

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Vermont ranks 18th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 20% in 2022

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20% of income in Vermont—ranking it the 18th most dependent among U.S. states.

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Vermont ranks 12th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,623 in 2022

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Vermont received an average of $12,623 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in the nation.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Utilities industry file 1 petition in Vermont throughout 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Utilities industry located in Vermont, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Analysis: Vermont among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Green Mountain Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Vermont is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Vermont sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry during 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry based in Vermont submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vermont: Residents received $1.97 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Vermont, providing an average of $3,040 per capita to residents.

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Vermont lawmakers propose new taxes and mandates amid ongoing legislative session

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 3, 2025

The Vermont legislative session in Montpelier has seen an uptick in activity as lawmakers introduced numerous bills addressing various issues, including energy mandates, school funding reforms, and property tax increases.

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Vermont debates potential 60-cent hike on heating fuel costs

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 3, 2025

Lawmakers in Vermont are currently debating two significant proposals that could impact the cost of heating fuel for residents and businesses.

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Vermont: Medicare dependency reached 4.2% in 2022

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.2% of income in Vermont, providing an average of $2,630 per capita to residents.

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Vermont: Social Security made up 7.4% of total income in 2022

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.4% of income in Vermont, providing an average of $4,647 per capita to residents.

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Vermont: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.7% of income in 2022

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Vermont, providing an average of $1,103 per capita to residents.

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Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 61 H-1B petitions in Vermont throughout 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Vermont submitted 61 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Vermont in 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Vermont submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.

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NFIB hosts webinar on new Vermont Saves retirement savings program

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 17, 2025

NFIB Vermont hosted a webinar on February 13 to discuss the state's new mandatory retirement savings program, Vermont Saves.