Inside the Golden Bubble: Lawmakers prepare to tackle Irene-affected budget
The cloud hanging over the proceedings was the lingering doubt over the impact of Irene on the cost of rebuilding.
Shumlin asks towns for input on Irene recovery; a dozen communities borrow more than $1M each to rebuild
State offers “facilitated community conversations” for cash-strapped towns, no direct financial assistance to help communities rebuild.
Shumlin rails against White House’s drastic cut to Low Income Heating Assistance Program
The situation, Hal Cohen said, “is already critical.” In Central Vermont, more than 100 families are already without fuel.
State officials say Irene transportation repairs will cost less than half what they anticipated
The state saved millions of dollars by taking short cuts during the post-Irene emergency that normally would be prohibited under state and federal laws.
Economist says state revenues on target after Irene; Budget gap widens to $80 million
Tax receipts in all areas have remained steady this year in spite of the turbulent national economy, but expenditures are still expected to exceed revenues.
State officials outline progress, challenges post-Irene
State puts off construction of Health Lab; Treasurer suggests state pursue $83.5 million in revenue bonds for roads; $25 million state office complex clean up complete
Lawmakers to return to Statehouse for financial briefing
They’ll be back, after all … on Nov. 10. Lawmakers are invited to come to the Statehouse next month. Not for a special session, mind you, but a purely informational “briefing” session.
Long wait for state employees to return to Waterbury office complex
The state employees who worked in the “nerve center” of state government — the Waterbury State Office Complex — won’t be going back to work at the old facility anytime soon.
Shumlin: Vermont faces financial disaster if Congress doesn’t act
The governor told reporters at a “working session” on Thursday that the state could face a budget crisis that could set the state’s transportation program back by 10 years.
State “redirects” highway money to pay for emergency repairs
Federal money for repairs could be delayed, according to state officials, and just how much funding would be made available is anyone’s guess.
