Vermont receives a D+
“With state legislators making painful political budget decisions, corporate tax breaks should be completely visible so spending for economic development should be transparent,” says Greg LeRoy, executive director of Good Jobs First.
"In this economic crisis, Vermont should have raised taxes on the rich instead of cutting public services and public jobs, which has needlessly hurt Vermonters and is prolonging the recession."
Report is a little late to the party, but every little bit helps!
“That’s what has raised people’s ire,” Somers said. “You might have someone at pay grade 28 with someone who is a 22, and the person who is their junior is making more than they are.”
"State workers who wish to be eligible to receive backpay awards must join the pending lawsuit to recover unpaid overtime compensation possibly dating back to Jan. 7, 2007."
Note: Judicial Branch Officials Chose To Rectify Situation Rather Than Litigate. Executive Branch Would Rather Fight.
Governor-Elect and Sec’y of Admin. tell press they’re not big fans of Marshal86.
Story posted 12/8 on VtDigger (www.vtdigger.org)
And here’s why:
"I was right in their face screaming "help me, help me! Where do I go? Point me in the right direction. What do I need to do? Help me."