Vermont lawmakers are considering a bill that would decriminalize adult possession and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms while creating a state-recognized therapeutic consultation program overseen by licensed health providers. The short-f
Act 73 is widely seen as a school district consolidation law, but it also restructures how Vermont values property for education taxes. Lawmakers are now rewriting and delaying its Regional Assessment District provisions, tightening legisla
Vermonters can weigh in on the state’s draft Conservation Plan at a March 2 listening session in Rutland or a virtual session on March 9. The plan outlines how Vermont intends to meet Act 59 conservation targets, including expanded land pro
During a recent Senate Appropriations hearing, officials cited an $18,000 cost to translate a 12-page Vermont Criminal Justice Council policing policy into 13 languages and produce an American Sign Language video. The figure offers a concre
Lawmakers and outside witnesses on Feb 27 advanced a range of proposals and panel discussions across multiple committees focusing on potential new tax bases and revenue mandates tied to education and special education funding housing financ
Lawmakers across several House and Senate committees on Feb 27 discussed a slate of bills and budget items that would create new mandates direct state spending expand regulatory authority and adjust tax and program structures... #fyivt #vt
Two Vermont Senate bills would raise education property tax rates on nonhomestead residential properties and remove the sales tax exemption on heating fuel and electricity for second homes and many rentals. The changes shift higher operatin
Lawmakers on Thursday heard detailed testimony across several committees on proposals and administrative changes that would add reporting requirements for health care ownership reshape property tax administration and appeals and fund agency
Legislative committees on Feb 26 heard detailed presentations and stakeholder testimony on bills and draft proposals that would change provider authority in mental health emergency care expand exemptions and regulation for forestry and farm
Vermont’s Proposal 3 would amend the state Constitution to enshrine a right to collectively bargain, restrict future labor law changes, and permanently block right-to-work legislation. Supporters call it worker protection. Critics warn it r
Lawmaker panels on Feb 25 heard testimony on education restructuring and school consolidation proposals budget pressures across multiple state departments changes to tax treatment for manufactured homes health care access and primary care p
Lawmakers across House and Senate committees on Feb 25 reviewed a slate of bills and budget requests touching education standards and funding changes to unclaimed property and retirement administration proposals on property posting and PFAS
