The legalization of prostitution, now being pushed mostly by Progressives, is not “what Vermont needs at this point,” Gov. Phil Scott says.
Statewide prostitution repeal looms after today’s Burlington vote
Legislation pushed by Burlington lawmakers would repeal state prostitution laws, regardless of the outcome of today’s Burlington City Meeting vote.
Governor Scott vetoes 16 and 17-year old voting
The Legislature shouldn’t lower the age of voting while raising the age of criminal accountability, Gov. Scott said in his veto of teenage voting in Brattleboro.
Samantha Lefebvre shows other legislators how informing constituents is done
Every week, a freshman lawmaker tells her constituents how she voted on every bill that comes up on the House floor. Her report is a treasure trove of up-to-date information.
Act 250 bill might slow housing development, Chamber says
A bill intended to streamline the housing regulatory process might actually make it longer.
Clean Heat Standard clears House energy committee
A bill making fuel dealers pay for the transition to non-fossil fuel heating cleared the House energy committee.
Bill creating racial statistics bureaucracy goes to House floor
A bill creating a new Racial Statistics division of state government and a new advisory will soon be voted on by Vermont House of Representatives.
House approves Burlington eviction restrictions
By a 2-1 margin the Vermont House approved a Burlington charter change limiting eviction of tenants by landlords. Critics say it could worsen Vermont’s rental housing shortage.
Blittersdorf’s Barre rail study revived
A House bill sponsored by 60 lawmakers would fund a ‘feasibility study’ of commuter rail between Barre and Montpelier, require employers to reduce employee commuter mileage, and create a fuel efficiency fee on vehicle purchases.
Race, drug bills get committee review this week
For the second straight week, race-related legislation is getting plenty of attention in House committees.