The Deeper Dig

The Deeper Dig


What Opportunity Zones mean for Vermont communities

September 06, 2019

Federal officials billed the Opportunity Zone program, a vehicle for huge capital gains tax breaks, as a way to drive economic development in low-income communities. It holds potential for Vermont towns — but critics question whether the benefits will mostly go to the wealthy.


Guests: Lola Duffort (VTDigger), Brady Meixell (The Urban Institute)