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MONTPELIER, Vt. (WFFF) – For several years, Vermont has used an incentive program in an attempt to attract new residents and chip away at the state’s longstanding demographic challenges. Now, lawmakers are hoping to re-up the New Vermont Employee Incentive Program with an emphasis on drawing in people who work from home.

The concept of offering a cash incentive to relocate to Vermont has managed to grab attention, with hundreds of people taking advantage of the program. In an era where more people are able to work from home, Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein said this year could bring a big boost to the program.