The final gavel falls on 2011 session; Shumlin praises lawmakers for advancing his agenda
The Democrats passed legislation that sets the stage for the fulfillment of the governor’s campaign promises.
House, Senate set for final countdown
Legislative leaders seem confident they can avoid undue rancor, and Speaker Smith says he still plans to end the session a week from Saturday.
House budget cuts on target, Catamount-VHAP merger dropped
Heath said the state must present a balanced budget in light of the $35 million budget gap for fiscal year 2013, and the “black cloud” of likely federal funding cuts to human services programs next year. SPREADSHEET POSTED
Story + video: Budget hearing “puts human face” on proposals for cuts
Advocates decried cuts that they said would harm programs that aid the homeless, mentally ill, developmentally disabled, low-income families and children, and those on state health insurance programs.
Families tell lawmakers human services programs are crucial
Using live television, Vermonters from across the state shared their stories at a joint Senate and House Appropriations Committee public hearing on Monday.
$62 million “jobs bill” will soften Vermont’s budget woes slightly
Douglas administration hasn’t decided whether it will apply for $19 million in education funding; an advocacy group says the jobs bill, balanced on food stamp dollars, will leave Vermonters hungry.
State Board of Education recognizes Martha Heath
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2010 Contact: Jill Remick, 828-3154 STATE OF VERMONT Department of Education 120 State Street Montpelier, VT 05620 State Board Recognizes Martha Heath for Contribution to Education ESSEX – The Vermont State Board of Education recognized this year’s recipient of the Martha H. O’Connor Award during its monthly meeting Monday at [...]
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.”
‘Big Bill’ passes out of committee without a hitch; budget restores $8 million in human service programs
The House Appropriations Committee proposes setting aside $62.5 million in additional Medicaid money the state is expected to receive.
