Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy at Dartmouth

Vermont currently has an aging population and is experiencing more out-migration than in-migration. The Federal Reserve recently found that the largest barrier for young professionals staying in and moving to rural areas is the burden of student debt. In S. 331, the state legislature proposes new programs to offset the…

The Vermont tourism industry has historically served as an effective source of tax revenue for the state. There are disparities in the taxation and regulation of traditional tourist lodging, like hotels, and the new and burgeoning short-term rental  market. The Vermont Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs…