Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoes 13.8% property tax increase bill for education funding.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has vetoed a bill that would increase property taxes by 13.8% across the state. The "yield bill" helps set education tax rates statewide and was aimed at providing funding for schools. Scott has expressed concern over the double-digit property tax increase and its impact on household essentials, urging lawmakers to find alternative strategies for cost containment.

June 06, 2024
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