Analyzing Vermont state budget, taxes, and the economy from the people's perspective.
Montpelier, Vermont
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As students return to school, Vermont's Universal School Meals program guarantees over 80,000 kids get nutritious meals for free every day.
Thanks to all the legislators, community members, school staff, and families who made this happen! #VTPoli
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Our hearts go out to everyone affected by last night's rains in Vermont. Our team is assembling to determine next steps. Meanwhile, the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund is open and ready to help our community. Please stay safe as rivers continue to rise. classy.org/give/501142/
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Libraries, schools, and community groups, purchase Clemmons Family Farm's Juneteenth 2024 Do-It-Yourself Kit! Learn more about what's inside this arts-integrated set of resources to supplement your Juneteenth community celebrations at: bit.ly/CFFJuneteenth2024
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Celebrating freedom and love on this Juneteenth—Happy Freedom Day from VT PoC.
If you're looking for a way to spend the day, South Burlington will be holding a Juneteenth celebration in Veteran's Memorial Park from 6 to 8 PM. Enjoy food, art vendors, community building & more!
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Challenges come with being a leader of color, but Shabnam Nolan, Executive Director at King Street Center, reminds us of the strength found in knowing our values and standing firm.
Read Shabnam's piece and explore the May newsletter here: bit.ly/3QASrjn
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Increasing taxes on the wealthiest Vermont residents has wide support, including from the wealthy.
Read about why from Chuck Collins in the Brattleboro Reformer:
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Whether or not you earned income in 2023, you may qualify for a financial boost from tax credits including the Vermont Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Visit TaxCreditsVT.org or dial 211 to learn more about tax credits and if you qualify.
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Hunger Free Vermont’s Executive Director Anore Horton and Vermont Foodbank’s CEO John Sayles were featured in VTDigger discussing the status of hunger in Vermont and the importance of action. Click here to read the article: vtdigger.org/2023/11/12/sayl…
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We have limited funding available for BIPOC small business owners and BIPOC community members recovering from the July floods! The next application review will be in two weeks on November 15.
Apply here: bit.ly/3QnvgIz
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Join us in celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth2023 Let's come together for a night of music, food, and tradition. Don't miss out! Get your tickets forms.office.com/g/Ps4bhXrmg…
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We’re doing our happy dance here at Hunger Free VT because we know that all students in VT schools have access to universal school meals this week and every week.
Thank you to all who joined us in ensuring that no child knows what hunger means while in school.
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Over the years, state policymakers have introduced & passed tax code changes based on grossly exaggerated claims that state taxes are a significant driver of people moving in or out of states.
Let’s debunk this with new @CenterOnBudget analysis: cbpp.org/research/state-budg…
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We're here to lend a helping hand in any way we can. In light of flooding recovery, we have compiled the following:
🔍 A resource page on our website: bit.ly/3K4Jb3K
🤝 BIPOC mutual aid: see QR codes.
Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know how we can help you.
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This is an important win for Vermont families!
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Governors and state legislatures are choosing cash policies, like the #ChildTaxCredit and EITC to create more economic opportunities for low-income families. They are modeling the future by giving families the economic tools to meet rising costs. nytimes.com/2023/06/15/us/ch…
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We’re excited to partner with @AECFNews for its 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book release! The Data Book tracks child well-being across the country and how our state is working for kids. Check it out to see how Vermont fared! bit.ly/42zaA4s
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Going to try to post here more. I’ll share thoughts on revenue, taxation, and budget policy to make Vermont work for all of us; you can expect a lot of charts -- starting with this one about the net increase in migration to Vermont during the pandemic: publicassets.org/library/pub…
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H.165, the bill for Universal School Meals has been enacted by Gov. Phil Scott, making breakfast and lunch permanently available at no charge in Vermont schools. #Vermont is now the sixth state in the nation to sign Universal School Meals into law – permanently.
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Throughout the legislative session, we’ve been astonished by the advocacy from our community, including young leaders who've raised their voices for permanent access to nutritious meals at school. We’re celebrating everyone who's supported H.165, let's keep the momentum going!