Shumlin appoints O’Sullivan to Larson’s House seat
” I believe that Jean brings public service experience that will enable her to hit the ground running at the State House, and she shares my commitment to the issues, particularly on renewable energy and the war on recidivism. She will serve her constituents well.”
Gov. Shumlin appoints Rep. Larson to head DVHA
Mark Larson will head the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA). Larson, who serves in the house, replaces Susan Besio as commissioner.
Health care bill en route to the governor
Green Mountain Care sets the state on a path towards universal health care coverage for Vermonters, regardless of where or whether they are employed.
UPDATED: Vt. Senate gives final nod to universal health care bill in 21-9 vote
Gov. Peter Shumlin campaigned on a single-payer system that would contain health care costs and give Vermonters universal access to medical care. On Tuesday, the Vermont Senate helped Shumlin made good on the first step toward fulfilling that promise.
Report: Health care reform could save millions
A new draft report shows that the state of Vermont could save hundreds of millions of dollars if it adopts the recommendations outlined by H.202, the health care reform bill as passed by the Vermont House of Representatives.
Story + video: Bill puts Vermont on single payer path
At a Statehouse hearing Tuesday, Anya Rader Wallack laid out the administration’s plan for building a single-payer system from scratch in just three years.
Story + Video: Dean endorses Shumlin’s cut-now, pay-later strategy for health care
Gov. Peter Shumlin announced Thursday that he would look to cut health care costs first—then figure out how to pay for a single-payer plan for Vermont.
Digger tidbits: Nuke dump to take all-comers; Legislative fray begins; Ancel, Larson to lead key committees; Shumlin takes to teleprompter
VTDigger.org will be producing video segments of speeches by House Speaker Shap Smith and Gov. Jim Douglas.
Challenges for Change gives some lawmakers case of buyer’s remorse
Legislators questioned how they could vote in good conscience on a bill that excises $38 million from the budget without knowing the details.
On video: Smith, Heath and Larson say multi-year budgeting helped lawmakers get ahead of deficit
“We have put together a budget that addresses the needs of Vermonters, and fills the $155 million hole without raising broad-based taxes.”
