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Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Ways and Means - Discussion of H.657 Modernize Vermont’s Communications Taxes and Fees 02/14/2024

Discussion of H.657 a bill meant to modernize Vermont's communications taxes and fees at the House Committee on Ways and Means.

On Wednesday, the committee went over a new draft of H.657. Maria Royle walked through the draft, and the changes were all in the non-PEG part of the bill (we did not take detailed notes on this part of the bill). Chair Kornheiser indicated that this committee needs to vote on this bill by the end of this week/early next week at the latest if the bill is going to move.

Draft 1.3 H.657:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/House%20Ways%20and%20Means/Bills/H.657/W~Maria%20Royle~H.657%20Ways%20and%20Means%20Amendment,%20Draft%201.3~2-14-2024.pdf

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Public Safety 02/14/2024

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials will hold their weekly press conference.

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Committee on Government Operations - Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law 02/13/2024

Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law at the Senate Committee on Government Operations.

On Tuesday, he committee discussed a new draft.

S.55, Draft 3.1:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/Senate%20Government%20Operations/Bills/S.55/Drafts,%20Amendments,%20and%20Legal%20Documents/S.55~Tucker%20Anderson~Draft%203.1,%20Strike%20All%20Amendment~2-13-2024.pdf

Vermont State House Special Event - Public Hearing: Governor Recommended FY 2025 Budget 02/13/2024

From ORCA Media:

Vermont State House Special Event

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Burlington City Council Ward 2 Candidate Forum 02/13/2024

Candidate: Gene Bergman (P)*

Moderator: Romeo von Hermann

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2024 coverage visit bit.ly/TownMeeting2024

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Burlington City Council Ward 6 Candidate Forum 02/12/2024

Candidates: Will Anderson (P), Becca Brown McKnight (D)

Moderator: Bobby Lussier

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2024 coverage visit bit.ly/TownMeeting2024

Moments with Melinda: Interview with Scott Thomas 02/10/2024

From Melinda Moulton:

Dr. Scott Thomas is the twelfth President of Sterling College. Scott has 25 years teaching and leadership experience at private and public institutions.

For more information visit: http://www.sterlingcollege.edu/

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Burlington City Council Ward 8 Candidate Forum 02/09/2024

Candidates: Marek Broderick (P), Hannah King (D)

Moderator: Yamuna Turco

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2024 coverage visit bit.ly/TownMeeting2024

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Burlington City Council Ward 5 Candidate Forum 02/09/2024

Candidates: Ben Traverse (D)*, Lena Greenberg (I)

Moderator: Yamuna Turco

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2024 coverage visit bit.ly/TownMeeting2024

Colchester Town Budget Presentation 02/08/2024

From LCATV:

Officials from the Town of Colchester discuss the proposed FY25 municipal services budget in advance of Town Meeting 2024.

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