"Despite public pressure and internal rumblings in the General Assembly, it appears that Sen. John Campbell, president pro tem of the Senate, and House Speaker Shap Smith have locked arms with the governor on the no new taxes pledge."
“Basically what Vermonters want is fairness — it’s as simple as that,” [Sen. Anthony] Pollina said. “This poll tells me they understand when they’re being ripped off, and that state and federal tax policies aren’t fair.”
"In 2009, Democrats in the state legislature, joined by two rural Republicans to form a 60 percent supermajority, enacted measures that would raise taxes on corporations and households earning more than $250,000 per year in order to preserve critical public services. In January 2010, after opponents forced a public referendum on the tax measures, proponents waged a resolute and ultimately successful campaign that allowed lawmakers to keep essential public services off of the chopping block."
Tempers are flaring at the Wisconsin State House….
Notice targeted right now at Montpelier & Waterbury