Latest Fact Checks By Xander Landen

Did the governor really suggest a 5% budget cut amid the pandemic?

By Colin Meyn , Xander Landen

October 3, 2020

“Our governor proposed initially a 5% cut across the board of state government.”

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Is Scott Milne violating campaign finance laws by appearing in ads for his company?

By Xander Landen

July 1, 2020

"Advertisements for [Scott] Milne’s travel company allow Milne to illegally use corporate funds."

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Trump’s right. Food stamp recipients in Vermont dropped 12K under his watch.

By Xander Landen

November 7, 2019

"President Trump has lifted the prospect of voters across Vermont, overseeing a 11,742 decline of Vermont residents on food stamps."

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Governor says Vermont caused Energizer’s pending exit. But he’s got no evidence.

By Xander Landen

October 31, 2019

"This decision is an unfortunate example of why those of us in Montpelier need to work together to make Vermont a more affordable place to…

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Vermont’s AG misses mark with claim that ‘most’ records requests come from private firms

By Xander Landen

October 22, 2019

"Most of the requests for records possessed by the Attorney General’s Office are from private law firms and companies."

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Would retail marijuana drive up roadway deaths in Vermont?

By Kit Norton , Xander Landen

January 3, 2019

"If the experiences in Colorado and Washington are the experiences we have here, roadway deaths are going to go up, impaired driving is likely to…

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Does Vermont have the ‘most progressive’ tax system in the country?

By Xander Landen

October 29, 2018

"We have the most progressive tax system in the country, right here in Vermont."

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