We look at potential state revenue sources,
from the Earned Income Tax Credits to the gas tax to break-open tickets, and we hear how far snowmaking technology has come since its invention
70 years ago.
Governor Peter Shumlin says
he’ll oppose any plan to increase a broad based tax during the upcoming
session. But the governor is open to restructuring Vermont’s income tax system to make the state more
competitive with other states in the region.
Lawmakers share their thoughts on Governor Shumlin’s budget address, VPR’s John Dillon provides analysis of energy issue facing the state and we listen back to the voice in the news this week.
We get the legislative reaction to the recently released plan of the state’s Tax Commission. And we hear from John Bloomer, the new Senate Secretary. Plus, we listen back to the voices in the news this week.
VPR’s Bob Kinzel talks with House Ways and Means vice chairwoman Janet Ancel and tax commissioner Tom Pelham about income tax cuts, capital gains taxes and caps on deductions.