Vermont
47
Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking
In 2015, Vermont experienced the 47th highest impact of federal regulations.
45
Health Care Ranking
Vermont ranks near the bottom in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index.
30
Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws
CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.
+10 M
Rainy Day Fund
Alaska has $10 million more than it needs to weather a recession of average severity.
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The Real Cost of CON Laws: The Long, Hard Road to State Approval