The pace of action in Montpelier started to pick up in February, with lawmakers introducing hundreds of new bills and committees starting discussions on some of the major issues facing the state. Governor Phil Scott also continued his push to roll back expensive energy mandates, reform school funding, and (hopefully) rein in property tax increases.
This week, NFIB provided opposition testimony to two pieces of legislation that will impact small businesses on healthcare and energy.
Energy Bills Continue to Rise.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, commends lawmakers for passing H.J. Res. 20.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, commends lawmakers for passing H.J. Res. 35.
PUC estimates 58 cent per gallon hike under “Clean Heat”
This exclusive event gave NFIB members the chance to ask questions and get answers about the future of our energy system.
“NFIB believes lawmakers should follow the budgeting approach used by many small businesses and families, an approach that prioritizes aligning spending with available revenues and income.”
In his budget address and other public comments, Governor Phil Scott called on Vermont lawmakers to roll back expensive and controversial parts of recently enacted climate change laws. Specifically, Scott called for eliminating the ability for special interest groups to file lawsuits under the 2020 Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA).
Bills on mortgage forbearance, excluding tips from income taxes, and defanging the Low the Carbon Fuel Standard starting on their legislative journey
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