Sen. Tim Ashe On Breaking The Budget Impasse And Consequences Of A Shutdown

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Sen. Tim Ashe On Breaking The Budget Impasse And Consequences Of A Shutdown

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Matthew F Smith

Published June 6, 2018 at 4:20 PM EDT

Sen. Tim Ashe speaking during a 2016 special session. Lawmakers are again in the midst of a special session and are now working to pass a state budget.

Legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Scott can't seem to agree on property tax rates or a state budget for next year. But they do agree that a state government shutdown on July 1 would be a disaster for Vermont.

Vermont Edition talks with Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe about efforts to settle this disagreement and avoid a shutdown.

Broadcast live on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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