Statement From Governor Phil Scott on the Legislature's Veto Overrides, Which Impose More Costs on Vermonters and Disproportionately Harm Rural Vermont
June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 18 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on June 17, 2024:
Today, the Vermont Legislature voted to override the Governor on several bills, despite reasonable compromises being offered that would have made sure more parts of the state benefitted. Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response:
"Today is a sad day for Vermonters who simply cannot afford further tax burdens and cost increases. . . .
Today, the Vermont Legislature voted to override the Governor on several bills, despite reasonable compromises being offered that would have made sure more parts of the state benefitted. Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response:
"Today is a sad day for Vermonters who simply cannot afford further tax burdens and cost increases. . . .