Challenges 2: Vermont’s economic development programs under the knife
Illuzzi’s committee adopts most of the administration’s $3.4 million cuts to the state’s economic development budget, but spares key programs for one year.
Hoffer: Long-term investments in economic development haven’t paid off
After a $311 million investment over eight years, Vermont has 9,000 fewer private sector jobs than the state had in July 2002.
Senate passes economic development bill to create job opportunities for Vermonters
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 25, 2010 CONTACT: Alexandra MacLean, (802) 828-3806 Senate Passes Economic Development Bill to Create Job Opportunities for Vermonters Montpelier, Vt – The Senate passed S. 288, An Act Relating to the Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The economic development bill passed through all stages with a voice vote. “As Vermont continues [...]
