"We need to stand together to support the people who work every day to ensure that the air we breathe and the water we drink is safe," Shahla Werner, director of the Sierra Club’s Badger State chapter."
"The [State] budget must stop the tax cuts for the rich, cut corporate welfare, and eliminate unaccountable and duplicative public authorities."
Coalition??
“When we consider the budget cuts over the last few years and the impact it’s brought to human services and other critical roles in state government, it’s clear we must find an alternative to more cuts,” Pearson said.
Burlington Free Press
VTDigger (1/2 way down!)
Rep. Pearson introduces bill to place "small" tax on $180-$190 million windfall coming back to Vermont’s weathiest as a result of Congress’ voting to extend the Bush-era tax cuts. Says it could generate $17 million to help protect services and help prevent another request for state employees to do more. If you are single earning $171,000 or more, or married with both earning more than $209,000, this bill will impact you. If not, rest easy.