Stimulus checks sent to Americans help fuel inflation says VT professor Gene Marrano April 4, 2022 1 min read David Bieri-VT photo Stimulus checks sent directly to Americans during the height of the pandemic in 2020 can be linked to the 40-year high inflation rate that the US is dealing with. So says a local professor of economics, who spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Ex-police officer faces jury trial on Capitol riot chargesNext: Lawmakers to consider three-month moratorium on state gas tax Related Stories 1 min read Shine by JSP – a new community theater focused on a space for underserved talent – gets ready to launch first production Gene Marrano December 1, 2025 0 1 min read Boundless ABA offers therapy, play time to young children with autism Gene Marrano December 1, 2025 0 1 min read Get ready to shop locally Denise Membreno November 28, 2025 0