Burlington reps make case for additional seat in redistricting process
Burlington representatives want a 10th seat in the House of Representatives.
House Democrats say post-Irene fallout will dominate upcoming session
Lawmakers say they’ll address the state’s relocation of state workers, an alternative to the Vermont State Hospital and the affordable housing crisis. Legislators also want to enhance bureaucratic efficiencies related to rebuilding the state’s roads in the aftermath of Irene.
Digger Tidbits: Brock mulls run for governor; House Dems caucus Saturday; BISHCA commissioner proposes to block sale of dialysis units at Fletcher Allen; Jobs study cited in Comprehensive Energy Plan pulled
Shay Totten is leaving Seven Days.
Vermont House unanimously passes resolution: Today is Genetic Equity Awareness Day
For Immediate Release: April 25, 2011 Montpelier, VT – The Vermont House of Representatives unanimously passed by voice vote on Friday a resolution designating the 25th of April 2011 “Vermont Genetic Equity Awareness Day.” Sponsored by Suzi Wizowaty (D-Burlington) The resolution, known as HR.9 was co-sponsored by more than forty legislators. “The designation is important- [...]
Meter surcharge flap overshadows preliminary energy bill passage
The energy bill passed 99-39 on second reading, but only after a bitter dispute over a new 55-cent per month surcharge on electric meters.
$544 million transportation bill passes in the House on final reading
For Immediate Release Date: April 1, 2011 Contact: Sue Minter The Vermont House today passed a $544 million package for transportation spending across the state. “We are pleased that the House has supported the Shumlin administration’s strong commitment to transportation investments this year” noted Brian Searles, Secretary of the Agency of Transportation. “Increasing our transportation [...]
Digger Tidbits
House set to pass transportation, capital bills; Welch fights federal cuts to programs
Capital bill green lights health lab, doesn’t include new money for Vermont State Hospital
For the first time, the $154 million bill creates a two-year plan for the state’s capital investments.
Greenwood: A modest step toward more transparency in environmental enforcement
The environmental enforcement legislation under consideration in the State House is narrow in scope and straightforward. And because so few enforcement actions are brought each year, it would have an impact only in a few cases.
End of an ARRA: T-bill spending the last hurrah for federal stimulus dollars
About 60 percent of that outlay for fiscal year 2012 would be spent on the state’s highway system.
