Private Contractor’s Error Could Cause Some Vermonters’ Health Care To “Close”
The attached e-mail was sent today to all AHS/ESD employees. Seems some private contractor wasn’t doing its job, and now some Vermonters and ESD staff will be paying for the contractor’s error.
Tennessee Governor Promotes Lifting Sales Tax Cap To Avoid Cutting State Employee Salaries By 5%
Good to see a governor who is willing to introduce a not-so-popular tax hike in order to prevent state employees from having their salaries cut by 5 % across the board.
Thoughtful Editorial Asks Why Legislators/State Are Opposed To Increasing Taxes On Those Who Can Afford It
"Governor Douglas said himself (cited recently in the Times Argus) that if ‘Challenges’ doesn’t go through, the only choice is to raise taxes. So, let’s raise taxes on those who can afford to pay a little more."
VSEA/League of Conservation Voters’ Plastic Bag Fee Idea Being Rejected By Legislative Leadership
Unions, environmentalists and (judging by the AP story) the public support generating revenue through a plastic bag fee, but legislative leaders are unwilling to even entertain the idea. It’s possible the fee could generate $6-$9 million for Vermont, while helping our environment.