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Treasurer Beth Pearce On Why Environmental Responsibility Is Critical To Vermont's Finances

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Angela Evancie
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Vermont Treasurer Beth Pearce has linked Vermont's environmental issues with the state's finances during her eight years in office.

In her eight years in office, State Treasurer Beth Pearce has pushed Vermont to tackle its critical financial issues head-on, like confronting the real costs of clean water programs and the state's multi-billion dollar retirement and pension obligations. We're talking with Treasurer Pearce about the state's fiscal outlook and why her office has gotten involved in some major environmental issues.

Broadcast live on Friday, June 7, 2019 at noon; rebroadcast a 7 p.m.

Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
Matt Smith worked for Vermont Public from 2017 to 2023 as managing editor and senior producer of Vermont Edition.
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