FINAL COUNTDOWN? Tensions between Governor Phil Scott and the Democratic majority in the legislature escalated this week as the Senate worked to finalize its spending, tax, economic development and workforce packages. Governor Scott said publicly that he is not afraid to veto legislation he does not support – a comment that was clearly directed at […]
The Beginning of the End? A debate earlier in the year about whether to switch to single-member legislative districts in the House was officially put to rest when Governor Phil Scott signed the redistricting bill, H.722, into law. The bill will see the state continuing to use multi-member districts for the next decade. Redistricting is […]
Starting on Tuesday, the legislature relaxed the statehouse mask requirement, making it optional in most areas of the building. This, combined with a few public tour groups visiting the building for perhaps the first time since 2020 made the statehouse start to feel reminiscent of pre-pandemic times. Legislators are considering potential revenue sources to pay […]
The House and Senate held lengthy floor sessions this week as lawmakers held one vote after another on a backlog of bills. The House and Senate held lengthy floor sessions this week as lawmakers held one vote after another on a backlog of bills. The FY2023 budget bill, transportation bill (T-Bill) and capital bill all […]
