Half of Vermont towns will pay higher property tax rate than last year. This chart shows towns with the highest rate in 2019 at the top. Pomfret has the largest increase (shown right); Middletown Springs the largest decrease. By Xander […]
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Lawmakers consider cuts after $28.8 million revenue downgrade
By Anne Galloway and Erin Mansfield, VTDigger Economists told lawmakers on Friday, July 21, that revenue for the state’s base operating budget will come in $28.8 million lower than expected this fiscal year. Tom Kavet, the economist for the Vermont […]
Rutland lawmakers resist call to try to block refugees
By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — A group opposing refugee resettlement in the area has called on local legislators to press the State Department to block establishment of a new resettlement site until more of the application has been made […]
Many lawmakers survive primaries, joined by some new faces
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org With virtually every major statewide office in play this year, the elections also feature high turnover in both legislative bodies as some longtime lawmakers sought new offices or decided to retire. After Tuesday’s primary, Aug. 9, […]