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Stimulus will support vaccination, broadband, performing arts in Vermont

By Anne Wallace Allen

Dec 28 2020December 29, 2020

The state’s fiscal analysts are still assessing the impact of the measure, which is designed to direct millions to schools, health care, broadband and other services.


Stimulus checks added to Covid relief package after pressure from Sanders

By Kit Norton

Dec 16 2020December 17, 2020

Vermont’s independent senator signaled tacit support Wednesday for the $900 billion federal aid bill, which now includes stimulus checks of $600 for Americans.


Gov. Scott proposes offering $1,200 in Covid aid to undocumented immigrants

By Kit Norton

Aug 25 2020August 25, 2020

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The Republican governor’s budget proposal includes $2 million in assistance for Vermonters who filed federal and state income taxes without using Social Security numbers — which disqualifies people from getting federal stimulus checks.


Senators introduce Irene stimulus legislation

By Press Release

Jan 26 2012January 26, 2012

For immediate release Jan. 26, 2012 Contact Nancy Driscoll Phone:(802) 828-2226 Montpelier – A bipartisan group of Senate leaders introduced legislation today to provide economic relief for Vermonters impacted by […]


McClaughry: Obama's new tax plan will make things worse

By Commentary

Sep 23 2011

So where will the Treasury find the additional $150 billion? By borrowing! And how will that new borrowing be repaid? Obama proposes to collect $467 billion over the next decade from his favorite revenue sources, "the rich" and the big corporations.


Vermont ranks 48th in transparency on stimulus expenditures

By Press Release

Jan 26 2010April 10, 2011

Tuesday, January 26 Contact: Paul Buns, VPIRG 802-793-1985 Report Ranks State Transparency Regarding Economic Stimulus Spending: Vermont Tied With Alaska For 48th Among 50 States Montpelier, Vermont—A report released today […]


GE in Rutland Wins $12 Million Clean Energy Stimulus

By Press Release

Jan 8 2010April 10, 2011

WASHINGTON, January 8 – General Electric Aviation in Rutland, Vt., was awarded $11.9 million in tax credits for a clean energy manufacturing project, Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders […]


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