January 16, 2026 (recorded on 1/15): Every year, the Public Assets Institute releases its State of Working Vermont report. The document outlines the economic landscape for working Vermonters. Unfortunately, the ratio of costs to wages is out of whack for many households. Julie Lowell, PAI's Economic Security Policy and Outreach Director, breaks down the full report. 

Read the full SWVT report here: https://publicassets.org/research-publications/state-of-working-vermont-2025

Check out the Joint Fiscal Office's Basic Needs Budget reports: https://ljfo.vermont.gov/publications/report/basic-needs-budget-reports

Julie mentioned Voices for Vermont's Children - here's their website: https://www.voicesforvtkids.org/

Theme music by Red Heart the Ticker: http://www.rhtt.net/