The Informed Vermonter

The Informed Vermonter provides a factual account of the government of the State of Vermont. It begins with the Vermont State constitution, reviews the three branches of government and describes the purpose and programs of every major state government department. It also provides important information regarding the economic performance of the state. A key focus of The Informed Vermonter is the fiscal position of the state government. Exactly where the state gets its revenues and where that money is spent is outlined in both summary form and on a department-by-department basis. The website also tries to put Vermont state government programs in perspective by comparing them to other states and the USA as a whole. Whether Vermont is spending much more or much less on any particular program is a key consideration throughout. The Informed Vermonter is a non-profit website with a simple objective. It seeks to help Vermont's citizens become better informed so they can be more discerning voters.