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The Vermont Human Rights Commission is asking lawmakers and the governor to nearly double its annual budget to address a lack of capacity at the agency. -
Democratic lawmakers on Saturday declined to hold a vote that would have measured support for incumbent candidate Jill Krowinski, a Democrat from Burlington who’s served in the speaker’s post for the last four years. -
Vermont's top journalists join host Mark Davis to delve into the most important news stories of the week. -
The three-story federal building previously housed a post office and spaces for a handful of federal agencies, like the IRS. -
A forecast published this week by the Vermont Department of Taxes projects a 5.9% jump in property taxes next year, but Republican Gov. Phil Scott said he is seeking to put forward a proposal that would keep tax bills flat in 2025. -
Republicans now have enough members in both the House and Senate to sustain Gov. Phil Scott's vetoes, and House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy said they plan to use that power. -
While next year’s forecast isn’t as dire as some elected officials had feared, Democrats and Republicans say the projected increase is more than many homeowners can bear. -
Sen. Peter Welch says President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter of gun and tax convictions could affect people's confidence in the country's judicial system. -
We listen to our live event called One Small Step, where participants worked to find common ground.
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Next week, the Department of Taxes will issue a highly anticipated letter that will give lawmakers, school boards and the public their first look at how much property taxes are expected to rise next year.
