Stories about 'budget' from the Welcome to the VPR Archive

Budget standoff looms at Statehouse

By Bob Kinzel | April 30, 2009

Senate President Peter Shumlin says if the outline for a compromise isn’t reached by the weekend, lawmakers will forge ahead with a budget plan that Governor Jim Douglas will likely veto.

Douglas optimistic budget accord will be reached

By VPR | April 30, 2009

Gov. Jim Douglas says he’s optimistic a budget accord can be worked out between him and Vermont lawmakers.

Parties take different approaches to balancing budget

By Sarah Ashworth | April 23, 2009

Differences in philosophy have emerged as lawmakers work to piece together the budget for fiscal year 2010.

VT Edition: Janet Ancel & Pat McDonald on provisions in the House tax bill

By Jane Lindholm | April 22, 2009

VPR’s Jane Lindholm speaks with Janet Ancel and Pat McDonald about controversial provisions in the House’s tax bill.

As lawmakers debate how to balance this year’s budget, we take a closer look at the final budget and tax bills approved by the House. Our guests are Representatives Janet Ancel and Pat McDonald. Also, editorial editor Mark Mahoney won a Pulitzer for his columns in the Glens Falls Post-Star. And, a high school taxidermy class.