By Xander Landen/VTDigger About 40,000 Vermonters who receive Social Security benefits will see more money in their pockets this year, after Gov. Phil Scott and lawmakers moved to slash the state tax on the benefits for low- and moderate-income earners. […]
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Local News
Board rejects Mount Ascutney name change
By Xander Landen/VTDigger WEATHERSFIELD—The Vermont Board of Libraries struck down a petition Tuesday, July 17 to rename Mount Ascutney, citing little local support for a proposal to call the peak Mount Kaskadenak — an Abenaki word — and noting that […]
State News
Half of Vermont’s towns will see increased property tax rates
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 […]
State News
Threat of government shutdown looms over budget impasse
By Xander Landen, VTDigger As a budget impasse in Montpelier drags on into another week of negotiations, an uncommon threat looms over the Statehouse: the possibility of a government shutdown. Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Phil Scott, who fundamentally disagree over the […]
State News
Scott pulls the plug on iconic Vermont Life magazine
By Xander Landen/ VTDigger Vermont Life, the state’s signature regional magazine which in recent years has faced financial woes and racked up millions in debt, will shutter its doors in June. The Scott administration announced Thursday that it will cease […]
State News
House passes $5.84 billion budget
By Xander Landen, VTDigger The House passed a $5.84 billion budget proposal Friday, March 23, that lawmakers say addresses the needs of the most vulnerable Vermonters and makes long-term investments without raising taxes or fees. Facing little debate, the budget bill, H.924, […]