Douglas presser on video: “We must rein in spending”
The governor started with a passionate speech about his objections to the Legislature’s passage of a bill that includes a number of new taxes.
Property tax bill heading for hard bargaining
The Senate fix was not welcomed by Derby Town Clerk Nicole Daigle, who has fought against a property tax rebate program she says makes the average homeowner subsidize the rich.
Gilbert: School merger incentives could lead to funding inequities
There is a feeling that the legislature must produce a merger bill, even one that might not lead to savings. Pressure from the administration, and some members of the public, is too strong.
Houck: When will our representatives represent us?
The evidence supporting school choice is astounding, but beyond the data, however, school choice it’s also socially just.
NOFA workshops on organic pasture rules
PRESS RELEASE For more information: Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA Vermont) 802-434-4122 info@nofavt.org www.nofavt.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 4/26/2010 ORGANIC PASTURE RULE WORKSHOPS IN VERMONT A recent rule passed by the United States Department of Agriculture creates new grazing requirements for organic dairy and livestock farmers. The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont [...]
Energy experts explain rate increase consequences of closing Vermont Yankee
For more information contact: Guy Page, Communications Director, Vermont Energy Partnership 802-505-0448, page@vtep.org Energy experts explain transmission, employment, and rate increase consequences of closing Vermont Yankee Speaking at a Montpelier energy forum April 22, several energy experts described in detail the electric transmission challenges, job and economic losses, and electricity rate increases that are likely [...]
State of Vermont to auction surplus vehicles
Dump trucks, plow trucks, pick-up trucks, police cruisers, front end loaders, box trucks, boats, four wheelers, snow mobiles and buses will be auctioned off.
Malone-Rising: Oppose disclosure of Rx samples
It is possible that access to samples will become non-existent because companies may decide to remove services from Vermont, limiting our ability to easily try new medicines.
National Employment Law Project: Vermont budget cuts would undermine jobless safety net
From the National Employment Law Project For Immediate Release: April 26, 2010 Contact: George Wentworth, National Employment Law Project, (860) 257-8894 NELP: Vermont Budget Cuts Would Undermine Jobless Safety Net Vermont – The National Employment Law Project (NELP) today criticized proposals being considered in the Vermont State Senate that would cut benefits as part of [...]
Washington Electric Co-op to host energy forum for gubernatorial candidates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2010 Contact: Avram Patt, General Manager Washington Electric Co-op To Host Energy Forum For Gubernatorial Candidates At Annual Membership Meeting EAST MONTPELIER – Five candidates hoping to be the state’s next governor will participate in a discussion titled “Energy Issues Facing Vermont,” to be held at the 71st Annual Membership [...]
