House passes bill to expand renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
For immediate release March 21, 2012 Contact Tom Cheney (802) 828-2245 Montpelier, Vt– The Vermont House of Representatives passed a major energy bill today to expand Vermont’s use of renewable energy, decrease its greenhouse gas emissions, and increase its energy independence. The bill sets out a target of renewable energy to be 75 percent of [...]
House approves bill to make health care more accessible
The Vermont House of Representatives today gave preliminary approval to a bill that will make health care more accessible to Vermonters and improve the ability of the state’s healthcare providers to treat their patients.
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.
