Symington opposes a repeal of new school funding law

House Speaker Gaye Symington says she opposes efforts to repeal a new state law to slow down the growth of school budgets. Vermont’s teachers union and the state’s School Board Association argue the new law will undermine the quality of education in the state.

Property Tax or Income tax?

The complexity and frustration over Vermont’s property taxes has prompted some people to wonder if there isn’t a better way to fund schools in the state. Bob Kinzel’s guests are Tax Commissioner Tom Pelham and Rep. Bud Otterman.

Welch says he’ll oppose president’s war funding

Congressman Peter Welch says he’s appalled that the Bush Administration is threatening to veto legislation expanding children’s health care programs at the same time that it’s asking Congress to spend an additional 189 billion dollars for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Welch says he’ll definitely vote against the new funding request for the war.