MONTPELIER — With a third reading of the budget bill expected to come Friday, House leaders say what they propose to spend is close to what Republican Gov. Phil Scott
Vermont Legislature, governor have different ideas on budget
May 14, 2021
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) Lawmakers in the Democrat-controlled Vermont Legislature and Republican Gov. Phil Scott have different visions of how the state should spend about $1 billion from the American Rescue Plan.
It’s unclear how those differences will play out as the Legislature wraps up its work and prepares to adjourn for the year, possibly next week, but it s possible Scott could veto the budget.
The governor wants to spend the federal money on housing, economic recovery initiatives, water and sewer, universal broadband, and climate change initiatives.
He says the state has to begin using that money now.