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The Vermont House Appropriations Committee is on the brink of a crucial vote that could reshape funding for conservation, transportation, and the arts.

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Appropriations Committee conducts straw poll on budget allocations in final meeting
Committee finalizes budget discussions and prepares for official bill presentation on Monday.
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March 22, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Negotiators in Vermont are racing against time to finalize budget allocations, weighing the fate of a $100,000 crime victim services fund and a controversial adult day center, all while trying to streamline their treasurer's package.

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Conference negotiators press to move treasurer package into budget, debate $100,000 for victim services and legal-aid funding
Negotiators at a May 19 appropriations conference discussed moving several treasurer-related provisions into the budget to expedite concurrence, questioned the source of a proposed $100,000 for crime victim services, debated a $100,000 placeholder for a new adult day center, and agreed to remove several transfers to free funds for higher priorities.
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May 20, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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The Vermont Senate has taken a significant step forward by advancing a $9.36 billion budget that prioritizes education, economic development, and disaster relief amidst heated debates and competing priorities.

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Senate advances $9.36 billion budget with appropriations committee amendments
The Vermont Senate advanced H.951, the biennial appropriations bill, after an Appropriations Committee report and floor debate that left intact committee funding priorities and rejected an amendment to strip Higher Education Trust Fund support for UVM and a housing pilot.
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May 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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The Vermont House has rejected the Senate's amendments to the crucial appropriations bill, signaling a potential showdown in budget negotiations!

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House refuses to concur on H.951; appoints committee of conference on budget
The Vermont House refused to concur with the Senates amendment to H.951 (the fiscal-year appropriations bill) and appointed a committee of conference after committee members signaled substantial differences between the chambers' budget versions.
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May 1, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Vermont's H.5951 budget proposal reveals a staggering $9.37 billion plan, with crucial funding shifts and a contentious $12 million allocation for a campus recreation center—what's really at stake?

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Joint Fiscal Office outlines H.5951 budget; contingency list and tax-accounting shifts flagged
Emily Burns of the Joint Fiscal Office told the Appropriations Committee the H.5951 Appropriations Act totals about $9.37 billion, highlighted a contingency list and accounting shifts (transfers vs appropriations), and described program moves such as a school-based Medicaid administration transfer to AHS; members reserved judgment and planned a committee vote tomorrow.
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April 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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The Joint Fiscal Office just unveiled a crucial budget update that highlights a $15 million increase in general fund needs and sparks debate over aggressive vacancy savings assumptions—what does this mean for Vermont's financial future?

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Joint Fiscal Office walks Senate through 2027 budget tradeoffs; senators flag vacancy savings and fund shifts
The Joint Fiscal Office distributed an updated spreadsheet showing house vs senate budget choices and walked senators through major items: a roughly tens‑of‑millions gap, ADS billing changes that increase general fund costs, vacancy savings concerns, and multiple technical fund shifts and positions to review.
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April 18, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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The Senate Appropriations Committee is diving into the annual technical letter, uncovering crucial budget adjustments that could impact multiple state programs!

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Senate panel reviews administration's technical letter, flags several budget items for follow-up
Senate Appropriations members and Joint Fiscal Office staff reviewed the administration's annual technical letter and agreed to most corrections while leaving several items open for more information or policy choices, including DOC reversions, DEC contract obligations, and transfers from the technology modernization fund.
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April 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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The Joint Fiscal Office just revealed crucial budget changes that could reshape Vermont's workforce and funding strategies!

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Joint fiscal meeting reviews House changes to budget, flags conversions of limited-service positions
Members reviewed the House appropriations bill against the governor's recommendations, focusing on positions the House added or converted from limited-service to permanent status and how those changes affect recurring costs and program continuity.
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April 9, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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The Vermont House has taken a significant step by adopting a new budget that prioritizes housing, health care, and services for older Vermonters, but not without heated debates over fund transfers!

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House advances FY27 budget with pay-act amendment after floor debate over fund transfers
The Vermont House took up the FY27 budget and adopted a committee amendment that includes the pay act funding for 2027–28 after extended floor interrogations and debate over transfers from the pilot special fund and interest on the Technology Modernization Fund.
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April 1, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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The Vermont Senate just approved key budget adjustments, boosting Meals on Wheels funding and enhancing support for housing authorities—what does this mean for Vermonters?

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Senate adopts H.790 conference report with six targeted budget tweaks, including Meals on Wheels increase
The Vermont Senate accepted the conference committee report on H.790 (fiscal 2026 budget adjustments), approving six limited amendments that shift modest sums (including a $25,000 net change for Meals on Wheels), add conditions for housing-authority allocations, and move reporting dates for certain programs.
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February 26, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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In a surprising twist, the House has rejected the Senate's FY2026 budget amendments, sparking a fierce debate over crucial funding allocations!

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House refuses to concur with Senate on FY2026 budget adjustments and appoints conference committee
The House voted to refuse to concur in the Senate's amendments to the FY2026 budget adjustment (H 7 90), citing differences on emergency board appropriation use and other items, and appointed House conferees to a committee of conference.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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The Vermont Senate is shaking up the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget with crucial adjustments aimed at public safety, nursing-home relief, and mental health—what's on the chopping block?

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Senate advances H.790 budget-adjustment bill with targeted funding and negotiated DA payment reform
The Vermont Senate approved committee amendments to H.790, a fiscal-year 2026 budget-adjustment bill that reallocates general-fund items, preserves emergency reserves and sets short timelines for designated-agency reporting; members flagged the March 15 deadline and housing-voucher language for conference committee review.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Vermont's Senate Appropriations Committee is diving deep into budget intricacies, debating millions in funding for vital services and innovative Medicaid strategies!

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Appropriations committee reviews multiple line items: DA cash-flow, Section 8 accounting, Medicaid codes and recovery center grants
Committee members reviewed a range of budget technicalities and onetime expenditures, including a proposed $9.5M gross ($3.9M general) to raise DA utilization assumptions, a $5M Section 8 appropriation accounting change, Medicaid nonemergency transport adjustments, and a family-planning Medicaid match proposal estimated to gross up $85,000 to $850,000.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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The Vermont House has just moved forward with a significant $60 million Medicaid funding boost and targeted support for nursing homes and public housing—what does this mean for you?

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House Appropriations details FY2026 Budget Adjustment Act, orders third reading
The Vermont House received a full committee presentation on H.790, the FY2026 Budget Adjustment Act, detailing funding shifts and targeted appropriations (including Medicaid global commitment increases, $14.1M for nursing home relief and a $5M one-time housing authority backstop), and ordered the bill for third reading.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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The Vermont Senate has officially set the stage for the governor's budget message on January 20, 2026, kicking off the crucial statewide budget review process!

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Senate adopts joint resolution setting Jan. 20 joint assembly to receive governor's budget message
The Senate adopted JRS 33 by voice vote, scheduling a joint assembly on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. for the governor's budget message; no roll-call tally was recorded.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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The Senate Appropriations Committee just received crucial insights on how $77 million in additional funds could reshape Vermont's Budget Adjustment Act next week!

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Senate Appropriations hears JFO briefing on contingency appropriations and revenue forecast ahead of emergency board
The Joint Fiscal Office told the Senate Appropriations Committee how year-end contingency funds flow — stabilization reserve, carryforwards, contingent list, then rainy-day and pension splits — and said an updated forecast due at the emergency board next week adds roughly $77 million that could be available for the Budget Adjustment Act.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Rising health-care premiums and the complexities of teacher-retirement funding could drastically alter local budgets, with some estimates suggesting healthcare alone could consume 20% of the district's funds by 2027.

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District budget outlook: administration warns of rising health‑care and retirement costs tied to state decisions
Finance director Laura McAllister briefed the board on statewide cost drivers that will affect local budgets, including a $118 million state buy‑down used to lower tax rates, steep health‑care premium growth and ongoing obligations for teacher retirement and special‑education costs.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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The H.484 budget bill has successfully passed both the House and Senate, paving the way for a significant financial shift in Vermont!

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House and Senate approve H.484 2025 budget bill
H.484 budget bill passes both House and Senate, moving toward final approval.
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June 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Vermont's budget proposals are stirring up excitement with plans to boost fishing tourism and support small businesses, but tensions rise over funding cuts!

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House committee proposes budget adjustments including fishing tourism and small business funding
Committee outlines budget changes, reallocating funds for fishing tourism and eliminating other areas.
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May 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Vermont's Committee of Conference just wrapped up a pivotal meeting, finalizing an updated capital budget that promises exciting advancements for the state's future!

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Committee on Conference finalizes and authorizes updated capital budget
Committee on Conference agrees on and signs updated capital budget document.
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May 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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Vermont's committee has just approved a crucial updated capital budget that promises to shape the state's future and support community projects!

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Committee approves updated capital budget and signs authorization document
Committee concludes conference by approving and signing the updated capital budget document.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Vermont's Senate Appropriations Committee is tackling a $5 million budget deficit while unveiling new funding initiatives for education and healthcare—what's on the chopping block?

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Vermont legislature reviews budget with $5M deficit amid funding for education and healthcare
Vermont's budget faces a $5M deficit despite new funding for education and healthcare initiatives.
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April 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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The Vermont House Ways and Means Committee just approved a staggering $9 billion budget, but some lawmakers are raising alarms about the lack of crucial details for informed decision-making.

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Vermont Appropriations Committee advances budget with $9 billion general fund allocations
Committee approves budget despite concerns over lack of detailed information
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March 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Vermont's House Appropriations Committee has unanimously approved a budget that balances essential needs and future goals, but will it satisfy the demands of a growing workforce?

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House Appropriations Committee votes to approve budget ahead of Senate review
Committee members recognize staff efforts and address budget priorities before final vote
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March 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Vermont's House Appropriations Committee is reshaping budget protocols to tackle potential federal funding cuts of up to $32 million—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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House Appropriations Committee reviews fiscal language for federal funding adjustments
Committee discusses changes to budget processes during federal funding reductions.
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March 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM