John S. Rodgers: “Our electric rates are among the highest.”

“And if they can buy that house, can they pay the property taxes? Vermont's the third highest taxed state in the country. Our electric rates are among the highest. So when our kids look at the income potential, compared with the cost of living in Vermont, almost every other state in the union is more attractive.” (27:01–27:04)

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