Campaign Notebook: Kurt Wright’s cross-party alliance takes shape
Burlington’s GOP candidate for mayor is courting liberals and independents concerned about diversity, domestic violence and social justice, but other moves point to conservative priorities.
Campbell says union tactics go too far
The president pro tem says H.97, a bill that would unionize home child-care providers, won’t advance in the Senate.
Burlington mayoral candidates clash on endorsements, equity and leadership
The contenders continued to disagree, at times heatedly, about how to behave and how city affairs have been managed.
Kiss defends tax district, rejects city council vote to remove TIF from March ballot
Republican candidate Kurt Wright warns that tax incremental financing will go “down in flames” due to audit questions, but Mayor Kiss calls it a critical development tool and urges councilors to educate the public.
House passes redistricting plan 138-4
Though the Republicans initially had qualms about a reconfiguration of Castleton, once the town was made whole in a broadly supported amendment, they fully backed the legislation.
Dems, GOP resolve Rutland County redistricting dispute; reapportionment on tap for Wednesday and Thursday
“I wanted a bipartisan vote,” Sweaney said. “I wanted to prove it could be done.”
Despite deep divisions in Congress, Welch says progress is possible on infrastructure, energy, debt
“When we don’t pass a budget it’s an indication that Congress is not functioning,” Welch told Rotarians.
Wright endorsed by police despite no vote on 2-cent tax hike for public safety; Progressives pass on mayoral race
Without more revenue Mayor Kiss says Burlington faces cuts in public safety. But the City Council has decided not to place a tax increase on the ballot, and two mayoral hopefuls agree.
Short terms and a citizen legislature reflect state values
Vermont’s administrative structure is relatively centralized, but government has remained more accountable than most through the retention of short terms of office, a citizen legislature, and the pull of local control.
Statehouse rally renews call for Vermont support for constitutional amendment
“Money is not speech,” Lyons said as she waved dollar bills around in the air. “So I will not use money to speak.”
