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MONTPELIER — The first energy assessments funded by the state’s Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP) took place Sept. 19 in Canaan at the town office, town garage, and library. The

MONTPELIER — Applications are now being accepted for free energy assessments of municipal buildings throughout Vermont.

It is very apparent by now that climate change is happening both locally and globally with rising average temperatures and devastating effects, including extraordinary wildfires, flooding and other extreme weather

It is very apparent by now that climate change is happening both locally and globally with rising average temperatures and devastating effects, including extraordinary wildfires, flooding and other extreme weather

General Government - Governor proposes $7.7 billion budget – Governor Phil Scott unveiled his proposed $7.7 billion budget for FY2023 in a virtual budget address to the...

Project based TIFs would expand rural redevelopment The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs is considering S.33, a bill that would allow more towns to apply for project-based tax increment financing. TIFs allow municipal governments to fund new private infrastructure projects through the anticipated tax revenue that results from the new projects. S.33 would create a pilot program limited to six projects with a $1.5 million cap per application. This bill was con...

Key Budget Items (click HERE for full Summary): Supports FY2022 total General Fund appropriations of $1.99 billion. Supports base spending with base funding. Fully funds state retirement and debt obligations. Maintains all statutory reserve levels. As part of the Governor’s ongoing pandemic response, he proposes using $210 million in one-time funding for economic recovery through investments in housing, infrastructure, broadband buildout, environmental stewardship, carbon reducing initiatives...

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 5:16pm -- tim Vermont Business Magazine Several community and business organizations have weighed in on Governor Scotts budget address, in which he outlined his plan for spending $6.8 billion. The governor has proposed using $210 million in one-time money on one-time initiatives. Much of that funding is going toward state technology upgrades, housing investments and economic opportunity. Governor Scott Proposes Funding Increase for Vermont Housing & Conservation Board In his F...

Governor Phil Scott FY22 Budget Address Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Madam President, Madam Speaker, Madam Pro Tem, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the General Assembly and fellow Vermonters: Last week, Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as our 46th President. This peaceful transfer of power was in stark contrast to the violent insurrection two weeks earlier − incited to undermine our Constitution and overturn the results of a free and fair election. In the end, the Constitution was followed, and truth...