Galloway appears on “Vermont This Week”
Stewart Ledbetter, host of “Vermont This Week,” John Gregg, political reporter for the Valley News, Nancy Remsen, political reporter for the Burlington Free Press, and Anne Galloway, editor of VTDigger.org, discuss Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin’s pick for Secretary of Administration, Jeb Spaulding.
Evslin: The changing of the guard – Shumlin’s A team
Power in the executive branch of Vermont state government radiates from the governor’s office on the fifth floor of the Pavilion. This week Governor-elect Peter Shumlin named some very good people to key fifth floor positions. They will replace Governor Jim Douglas’ excellent outgoing team, with whom I had the privilege to work over the last eighteen months.
$47 million goes unclaimed by Vermonters
Financial property becomes “unclaimed” after a business or non-profit entity loses contact with a customer for a period of years. The property is sent to the State Treasurer’s Office to protect the funds and centralize efforts to locate the property.
Spaulding: Leaders need to coalesce around a strategic economic plan
In this election year, it will be helpful if candidates do not paint themselves into corners by taking any options off the table for bringing the state into budgetary balance. We may well need a combination of further spending reductions, revenue enhancements and judicious use of reserves to get the job done.
Analysis: Dubie wants to shrink state government, dole out tax breaks
Vermonters, he says, are over taxed and over regulated. Dubie suggests that our income-tax-free neighbors to the east – New Hampshire – have the ideal tax policy.
Shumlin releases “On the Street” TV ad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 12, 2010 CONTACT: Alexandra MacLean 1-802-272-0443 Shumlin Campaign Releases New Tv Ad, “On the Street” Burlington, Vt – The Shumlin Campaign released a new tv ad today, “On the Street.” The ad highlights many Vermonters, including Treasurer Jeb Spaulding and Civil Rights Activist, Beth Robinson describing their support for Peter. Jeb [...]
Trail tidbits: Spaulding endorses Shumlin; How green is Dubie’s valley? Lettuce picking and one for the Gibber
Dubie took a hit last week for changing a statement about climate change. One observer called it the “first real mistake of the campaign.”
Spaulding endorses Shumlin for governor
For Immediate Release June 22, 2010 Contact: Alexandra MacLean 1-802-272-0443 Treasurer Jeb Spaulding Endorses Peter Shumlin for Governor of Vermont Burlington, Vt – Today, Treasurer Jeb Spaulding endorsed Peter Shumlin for Governor of Vermont. “Peter has the track record, capacity and commitment to protect the public purse and the vision, creativity and passion to make [...]
Vermont News Guy: Teachers retirement plan a win-win-win for union, state budget, Dems
The VSEA and state officials are farther apart than the Vermont-NEA ever was on retirement issues. They are not even negotiating yet.
Teacher’s retirement: Smith, Shumlin statements and details of proposal
The proposal would find $15 million of savings in the pension system through a combination of pension and benefits plan modifications.
