McClaughry: Interest payments to become largest part of Fed budget
The big question is whether the nation’s finances will crash, or just get worse year by year until we have no viable national government at all.
Thayer: Vermont is too expensive because of the Legislature
Our state budget is out of control at $8.3 billion. Every legislator that voted for it, and over the years, are responsible for this affordability problem. Taxes and overburdening regulations are squeezing every Vermonter.
Governor Phil Scott signs historic $8.3 billion state budget into law
“The investments we made this year will make a difference for Vermonters, building stronger communities, providing some tax relief, supporting kids and families and helping address long-term challenges like our workforce shortage and regional economic inequity,” Scott said.
Emergency food security plan, diversity $$ for towns, low-income localvore in state budget passed yesterday
The $8 billion 2022-23 budget approved by the Vermont Legislature yesterday just prior to adjournment includes itemized funding for many “new and ongoing initiatives.”
Governor continues push for conservative budget, focus on pensions amid unstable economy
The governor once again is urging lawmakers to consider his warning about unstable economic times that are pressing Vermonters as they decide what to do with a state budget that includes billions in federal assistance.
Biden’s budget proposal has 3 huge red flags, experts say
President Joe Biden’s recently unveiled budget includes massive tax hikes, untrammeled government spending and “leftist” agendas, raising serious red flags.
Vermont House, Senate pass bill calling for multiple amendments to FY 2022 budget
Federal COVID-19 relief funds and other factors have prompted Vermont lawmakers to propose a series of amendments to the state’s fiscal year 2022 budget that runs through June 30.
Governor signals potential budget conflict regarding use of massive federal funds
At Tuesday’s press conference, Gov. Phil Scott signaled a potential budget conflict regarding the state’s intake of massive federal funds intended as relief for COVID-related issues.
June Tierney: ‘Can you start over, your call dropped’
Data from the Public Service Department shows that up to 40% percent of Vermonters do not have reliable cell service, and that, as of 2018, 62% of our highways had middling or poor reception, while 10% lacked any kind of coverage at all.
Gov. Phil Scott: We must act now on our housing crisis
Right now, the supply of affordable homes is practically non-existent. In December, the median home price in Vermont was more than $369,000. Last month, there were only 136 homes for sale that a middle-income family can afford.
Vermont House committee continues review of Scott’s fiscal year 2023 budget
From refugee services to tax administration, a Vermont House panel is in the midst of a department-by-department review of Gov. Phil Scott’s proposed $7.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2023.
McClaughry: Gov. Phil Scott’s diamond mine
Vermont has at last found its diamond mine. It arrived in the form of half a billion in unspent American Rescue Plan funds, plus another $2.2 billion in the congressional infrastructure bill. In addition, our own tax base has produced a $320 million surplus across the three major funds.