NFIB/VT urges legislature to repeal employer assessment
VT Digger
Apr 17“The legislature is apparently poised to repeal the Catamount Health Plan but is not repealing the Employer Assessment ($9.8M) or for that matter the cigarette tax.VTDigger »
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Vermont House Republican loses procedural fight on cloud computing bill
Burlington Free Press VT Buzz
Apr 12Rep. Heidi Scheuermann, R-Stowe, wanted to withdraw a bill she had co-sponsored because it authorized a tax instead of eliminating the tax as she advocated. Scheuermann employed a rarely used procedure to try to accomplish her goal – but Democrats, … C... »
Vermont’s power play: Part 5
Burlington Free Press VT Buzz
Apr 10For the last few weeks, a growing number of House and Senate members have been questioning a $21 million piece of the $702 million deal that would merge Central Vermont Public Service Corp. into Green Mountain Power Corp. This week, … Continue reading → »
Another Stealth Tax Increase
Vermont Tiger
Apr 06no surprise. it's the only way to get it done. by Bruce Shields Leftist legislators face a real challenge: How can they raise more money from hard pressed Vermonters without voting for a tax increase? If they vote for an... »
Video + Story: Welch calls for recess appointment of FEC commissioners
VT Digger
Apr 05Presidential action is part of Welch’s strategy to “mitigate” the impacts of Citizens United. He also wants a disclosure law and investigation of groups exploiting non-profit status.VTDigger »
Shields: Another stealth tax increase
VT Digger
Apr 04The current legislative game is, however, to quietly eliminate various income tax deductions without making the revenue-neutral tax rate adjustments. VTDigger »
Scribblings
Vermont Tiger
Apr 03an occasional letter from the legislature by Rep. Tom Koch As a member of the minority party writing about happenings in the legislature, I often find myself writing more about what’s wrong than what’s right. I’m happy to say, however,... »
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Vt lawmakers to take testimony on mental health
The Boston Globe Latest Vermont News
Jan 23Two committees of the Vermont Legislature will take testimony from the public at a hearing on the future of the state's mental health system, now that the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury is closed. »
