/tags/phil-baruth Phil Baruth en-US żŞÔĆĚĺÓý Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:40:48 GMT /local-news/2025-02-14/capitol-recap-not-much-moving-montpelier-when-will-dam-break Elected officials across the political spectrum have said they want to deliver major policy changes in education, housing and other areas, but six weeks into the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers haven’t made much progress toward those goals. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:40:48 GMT /local-news/2025-02-14/capitol-recap-not-much-moving-montpelier-when-will-dam-break Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2024-12-05/gov-scott-working-on-flat-property-taxes-hold-taxpayers-harmless-2025 A forecast published this week by the Vermont Department of Taxes projects a 5.9% jump in property taxes next year, but Republican Gov. Phil Scott said he is seeking to put forward a proposal that would keep tax bills flat in 2025. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:04:17 GMT /local-news/2024-12-05/gov-scott-working-on-flat-property-taxes-hold-taxpayers-harmless-2025 Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2024-12-02/new-analysis-predicts-5-9-hike-in-property-taxes-next-year While next year’s forecast isn’t as dire as some elected officials had feared, Democrats and Republicans say the projected increase is more than many homeowners can bear. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:22:43 GMT /local-news/2024-12-02/new-analysis-predicts-5-9-hike-in-property-taxes-next-year Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2024-11-08/voters-concerns-about-affordability-powered-red-wave-for-vermont-republicans A well-funded electioneering operation bankrolled by Gov. Phil Scott helped Republicans capitalize on voter disaffection over the rising cost of living in Vermont. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-11-08/voters-concerns-about-affordability-powered-red-wave-for-vermont-republicans Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2024-06-18/scott-chides-arrogant-legislature-after-democrats-flex-supermajority-in-veto-session The governor’s willingness to use his veto pen â€� and Democratsâ€� ability to erase it â€� represents a deepening partisan chasm in Montpelier. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:51:09 GMT /local-news/2024-06-18/scott-chides-arrogant-legislature-after-democrats-flex-supermajority-in-veto-session Peter Hirschfeld, Bob Kinzel /show/vermont-edition/2024-04-23/as-the-session-nears-end-a-conversation-with-president-pro-tem-sen-phil-baruth Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth joins Vermont Edition. Baruth discusses property taxes, Act 250 reform, and Governor Phil Scott’s expected vetoes. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:33:57 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-04-23/as-the-session-nears-end-a-conversation-with-president-pro-tem-sen-phil-baruth Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro /local-news/2024-03-29/capitol-recap-proposed-tax-hikes-trigger-partisan-battle-montpelier The Vermont Statehouse this week became the front line in an ideological battle over the role of state government after Democrats in the House of Representatives approved $131 million in tax increases that Republicans derided as “off the rails and out of control.â€� Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:48:05 GMT /local-news/2024-03-29/capitol-recap-proposed-tax-hikes-trigger-partisan-battle-montpelier Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2023-06-06/vt-lawmakers-bullish-on-override-after-governor-vetoes-child-care-bill Phil Scott vetoed legislation that would pour an additional $120 million a year into Vermont’s struggling child care system, but the bill will likely become law anyway. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:36:23 GMT /local-news/2023-06-06/vt-lawmakers-bullish-on-override-after-governor-vetoes-child-care-bill Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2023-05-12/vt-legislature-adjourns-but-vetoes-on-budget-and-other-bills-likely-await The Vermont Legislature has closed the books on the session. Democratic supermajorities in the House and Senate expanded the size and scope of government over the objections of four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott. Sat, 13 May 2023 03:36:39 GMT /local-news/2023-05-12/vt-legislature-adjourns-but-vetoes-on-budget-and-other-bills-likely-await Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2023-05-09/impasse-between-vt-house-and-senate-lawmakers-puts-major-child-care-bill-in-jeopardy A standoff between Democratic leaders in the House and Senate is threatening to torpedo a child care bill that was among the top priorities for Vermont lawmakers heading into the 2023 legislative session. Tue, 09 May 2023 23:37:20 GMT /local-news/2023-05-09/impasse-between-vt-house-and-senate-lawmakers-puts-major-child-care-bill-in-jeopardy Peter Hirschfeld