Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman brought in $130,328 since March, more money than either of his two Democratic rivals for the gubernatorial nomination.
Zuckerman outpaces Holcombe and Winburn in second quarter fundraising
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Reports: State colleges will need $30 million – or more – to get through next year
The reports, written by the state treasurer and a consultant and commissioned by the Legislature, present a range of fiscal scenarios, none good.
VSC ‘cautiously optimistic’ about legislative help
Officials are hoping to receive some of the state’s federal financial aid while they take a deeper look at the colleges’ finances and future.
School districts put big bonds before voters on Town Meeting
Voters will see proposals totaling almost $280 million; another $280 million in requests are expected over the next three years.
Affordable housing advocates promote mobile home park fixes
The homes, which make up about 7% of the housing in Vermont, have long been an affordable way for low-income people to lease or own their own property.
Treasurer and attorney general back Global Warming Solutions Act
The bill would require the state to reduce emissions 26% below 2005 levels by 2025 — or roughly a quarter from present levels, in line with the goals set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.
Treasurer gives new housing bond proposal thumbs down
State Treasurer Beth Pearce says the state doesn’t have the capacity to borrow more.
Senate president urges treasurer to reconsider opposition to fossil fuel divestment
After Vermont’s largest energy utility divested its pension portfolio from fossil fuel companies, the Senate leader said the state should again consider doing the same.
Green Mountain Power divests pension funds from fossil fuels
President Mary Powell made the announcement alongside environmentalist Bill McKibben.
Senate leaders blast rating agencies after bond rating downgrades
State Senate leaders on Monday criticized major rating agencies for putting rural states at a “disadvantage” and applying the same set of standards when issuing ratings across the country.
Clean water plan increases fiscal risk, but still gets treasurer’s OK
Chairs of taxing and spending committees admit the plan deviates from normal practice, but say they are willing to live with it — for now.
Treasurer warns lawmakers against punting on clean water funding
The letter follows House approval of a “cloud tax” to help fund clean water projects, an approach Senate president Tim Ashe opposes.
To pay for clean water, lawmakers look to ed fund
Lawmakers advanced a proposal to draw funding for lake cleanup from a tax that currently feeds into the education fund. In its place, they’d set up new taxes.
The Deeper Dig: Vermont’s pension funding gap, explained
On this week’s podcast, state budget gurus past and present explain how the pension funding gap got so wide — and what it means for the future.