Vermont budget

Shumlin Wants to Tax Break-Open Tickets

Pat Bradley — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:20:00 +0000

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin outlined a budget plan of nearly $1.4 billion in his annual budget address to lawmakers Thursday afternoon.

Vermont’s Governor focused his fiscal plan on five areas that he said need targeted investment: Education, Welfare reform, Health Care, Transportation funding and clean energy investments.

Vermont Governor Outlines Budget Proposal

Pat Bradley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:20:00 +0000

One week later than originally planned, Vermont’s Governor outlined the state’s 2014 spending plan Thursday in his annual budget address

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin focused his fiscal plan on five areas that he said need bold transformation and targeted investment.

Vermont Revenue Forecast Downgraded Slightly

Pat Bradley — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:45:00 +0000

The still sluggish economic recovery will mean Vermont will collect about $20 million less in revenue for three key state budget funds than had earlier been anticipated.

That was the word from consulting economists Jeff Carr and Tom Kavet, who met with a special state panel that reviews the state's finances twice a year.

Vermont Lawmakers to Get Revenue Forecast, Hear Budget

Pat Bradley — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:30:00 +0000

The state of Vermont's financial picture may begin to clarify by the end of the week.

On Wednesday, the Emergency Board — a panel made up of the four legislative money committee chairs and Governor Peter Shumlin, is to hear a report from two economists on their forecasts for how much money the state is likely to take in during the coming year.

Committee Prepares Mid-Year Budget Adjustment

Pat Bradley — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:20:00 +0000

The Vermont House Appropriations Committee began hearings this week a mid-year budget adjustment.

Although the full Vermont Legislature does not convene until next week, the House Appropriations committee is working on a bill that would make any necessary changes to the existing state budget. Committee Chair Martha Heath says because the session begins late this year, the House speaker felt she should begin hearings early.

Shumlin Wants $20 Million More for Mental Health

Pat Bradley — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:15:00 +0000

An additional $20 million in mental health spending is among a list of mid-year budget adjustments the administration of Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin is proposing to lawmakers.