In 2021, Governor Phil Scott first established the second week of May as Inclusion Week. Annually, the event recognizes that the State of Vermont condemns discrimination in all forms and welcomes all people who want to live, work, and visit Vermont. The Vermont Declaration of Inclusion is an ongoing grassroots initiative advancing diversity, equity, and … Read more
It’s that time of the year again! United Van Lines and U-Haul have published their annual studies on migration patterns. We begin with our interpretation of the study results followed by summaries of the data below. It’s important to remember that these studies analyze proprietary data based only on the utilization of their respective services. … Read more
In true Vermont fashion we have come together, regardless of political party, on the top threats facing our state. From the State House to the kitchen table, Vermonters agree that something must be done to fix the workforce and housing crises. The data circulated in recent months has rapidly become common knowledge; 26,000 open jobs, 2.2% unemployment, … Read more
In 2016, The Vermont Futures Project set a target for 5,000 new or retrofitted housing units per year to meet the critical need for homes across Vermont. This was a need five years ago, and as we strive to recover from the pandemic-caused economic downturn, the health of Vermont’s housing market is under more stress … Read more