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Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo has proposed an income tax on the wealthiest Vermonters to fund primary and preventive care for all state residents. The idea has been met with support, skepticism and questions.

by Olivia Gieger

Proposals for universal primary care have become a central platform point in the race for Vermont’s top state office.

The Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, Amanda Janoo and Molly Gray, tout free publicly funded primary care as their chief healthcare policy proposal leading into the Nov. 3 general election.

Proponents of the policy say it can reduce costs by keeping people healthier in the first place, while skeptics worry it does not target the most expensive parts of healthcare and bring true affordability. continue reading