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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 tackle energy mandates, taxes, and labor reforms in legislative discussions

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 3, 2025

The legislative activity in Vermont's capital, Montpelier, intensified as lawmakers introduced numerous bills addressing significant state issues.

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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 Vermont introduces Vermont Saves in an informative webinar for employers

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 17, 2025

The NFIB Vermont hosted a webinar on February 13 to discuss the state's newly introduced Vermont Saves program.

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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.

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Vermont PUC advises simpler tax over complex clean heat standard

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 7, 2025

On January 15, 2025, the Vermont Public Utilities Commission (PUC) released its final report on the proposed Clean Heat Standard.

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

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 6, 2025

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

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Vermont experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Vermont experienced a 17.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Vermont's climate law faces scrutiny over private lawsuit provision

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 3, 2025

Governor Phil Scott has urged Vermont legislators to reconsider aspects of the state's climate change laws, particularly the 2020 Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA).