August 12, 2026 Host Ross Connolly talks about the results of the Vermont primaries, Vermont Hospital costs, and a tax relief effort for New Hampshire businesses.
Vermont ViewpointShow Notes
Orleans-Essex County Senator Russ Ingalls will recap the VT Primary elections taking place Tuesday 8/11, who voters should blame for the cost-of-living crisis, the policies driving VT to be unaffordable, the Vermont Promise, and why this year is the most important for Vermonters to make their voice heard in the elections.
Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com rejoins the show to discuss his recent series on “What VT Hospitals cost.” We will break down the issues, costs, how the system is impacting Vermonters, and solutions.
and Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, reveals the recent study showing NH business tax relief has resulted in more revenue for state coffers, how the decade-long strategy has made the Granite State a national destination for business growth, and what Vermont could learn from the strategy.
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