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John S. Rodgers: “Vermont's the third highest taxed state in the country.”

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

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Vermont Lt. Governor candidates David Zuckerman, John Rodgers face off in debate

Published | Video Starts at 26:56

And when I talk to young kids, young people, none of them can make enough money in the area that they live in to afford to buy a house anymore. 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. (26:56–27:02)

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Asserts that Vermont ranks as the third highest taxed state in the U.S.

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