Shumlin’s commitment to single payer health care questioned
Governor says administration and legislative leaders will have financing plan “ready to be passed at the beginning of the next biennium.”
Public Service Board officer recommends backup generator permit for Vermont Yankee
Entergy asked the federal court to intervene, so that Vermont Yankee could begin constructing a generator for the site by June 11.
Pipeline company claims Act 250 ruling unfair
Portland Pipe Line asked the district commission to reconsider requiring state review of the Portland-Montreal pipeline for reversing the line’s flow to pump tar sands oil.
Cigna leads Vermont health insurers in denied claims
Company also claims it didn’t understand procedure in disclosing executive compensation to Vermont regulators.
Legislative Wrap-up: Agriculture and consumer issues
It was a good year for progressive agriculture initiatives in the Statehouse.
Shumlin taps Dupre as mental health commissioner
Moulton steps down after six months as interim chief.
Legislative Wrap-up: Health insurance marketplace
The Legislature appropriated $4.35 million for FY 2014 for premium assistance and cost-sharing subsidies for low-income Vermonters. It also approved the continuation of an employer assessment to pay for the exchange’s operating costs.
New law cracks down on unscrupulous pet breeders
Gov. Peter Shumlin on Tuesday signed into law a pet protection act that is meant to tighten up and establish a clearer regulatory framework for dog, cat and wolf-hybrid breeders. Architects of the law hope the regulations will prevent animal abuse cases, like the 50-plus-dog puppy mill that Karen Maple of Bakersfield was accused of [...]
Legislature approves exchange financing plan and health care reform bill
In a final-hour move, the Vermont House voted on Tuesday to strip a charge on health insurance premiums from Senate bill 152, and the Senate agreed.
Employer assessment and premium charges set to finance health insurance exchange
The estimated 118,000 Vermonters who will purchase insurance on the exchange will be charged 1 percent of their annual premium.
