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John S. Rodgers: “The cost of living increases that they have implemented in…”

Featuring: John S. Rodgers, Republican | Lieutenant Governor of Vermont

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Vermont primary debate_ Republicans for lieutenant governor Gregory Thayer and John Rodgers

Published | Video Starts at 05:19

They seem to be operating inside of a bubble since COVID where they only talk to each other and to lobbyists. Lobbyists represent wealthy people and businesses and the working class people have been forgotten. And The cost of living increases that they have implemented in the last two years, hundreds of millions of dollars per year. are making it unsustainable for the average Vermonter. And so I want to be a voice for the average Vermonter to bring their concerns back into the state House. (05:19–05:27)

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Asserts that recent legislative actions have increased the cost of living by hundreds of millions annually.

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