Latest Fact-Checks By Xander Landen

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

October 3, 2020

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

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

July 1, 2020

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

Trump at White House

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

November 7, 2019

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

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

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…

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

October 22, 2019

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

Would retail marijuana drive up roadway deaths in Vermont?

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…

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

October 29, 2018

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

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