Governor Talks Budgets With FOX News
"At the same time I think what the president is saying, and what we’re saying is, listen, we can’t just slash and burn our way back to balanced budgets."
No, we can’t.
In DC, Shumlin Again Voices Opposition To Tax Increase On Wealthy.
VT House Resolution Supports Right Of Wisconsin Public Employees To Collectively Bargain
The VT House passed an excellent resolution last week, expressing support for the right of Wisconsin public employees to collectively bargain. Resolution supported by a large majority of Democrats and two Republican VT lawmakers!
VSEA Member Speaks For Thousands At Montpelier Solidarity Rally
Reminding that while Vermont is in okay shape compared to some states, VSEA member Leslie Mathews spoke to the crowd about the sacrifices already agreed to by VT state employees and the continued need to protect VT services and employees, saying:
“Vermont has lost 10 percent of its public workforce and the people of Vermont are suffering.”
Well done Leslie!
Yay Vermont! Two Rallies Draw Hundreds In Solidarity With Wisconsin & All Working Americans
"At a rally at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier, organizers had to shovel 7 inches of snow from the steps before the event. About 200 people turned out dressed as if they were going ice fishing or to a late-season Packers football game."