Vermont’s Religious Community Joins Labor In Calling On Governor To Raise Taxes On Wealthiest Vermonters

"The number of Vermonters living in poverty has changed little in the last 40 years, moving from 12.1 percent in 1969 to 11.5 percent two years ago. State government has failed to effectively address this and other economic disparities, according to a report from Vermont Interfaith Action presented Monday to four lawmakers and Secretary of Administration Jeb Spaulding."