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State Treasurer Mike Pieciak: Federal Task Force Town Hall: South Burlington 03/15/2025

From the Office of State Treasurer Mike Pieciak:

How are changes to federal policy impacting you and your neighbors? Tariffs, funding freezes, and workforce cuts are creating uncertainty for Vermont’s economy, businesses, and families.

Join us at the South Burlington Community Center Auditorium on Saturday, March 15 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM for a town hall to get the latest updates from the legislature, share your concerns or ideas for action, and gather as a community.

The panel will also examine key findings and priorities from Treasurer Pieciak’s Task Force on the Federal Transition, which was formed in January to help prepare Vermonters for any changes coming from Washington that could impact Vermont’s economy or the cost of living.

For more information visit: https://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/

State Treasurer Mike Pieciak: Doing Business in Uncertain Times 03/11/2025

From the Office of State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and the organizers:

When employers can’t confidently plan for the future, they’re less likely to invest in growing their businesses. This uncertainty can ripple through the economy, stunting growth and raising costs.

To help Vermont employers navigate any changes coming from Washington, I want to invite you to “Doing Business in Uncertain Times,” a webinar for Vermont employers to discuss how to navigate economic uncertainty caused by federal policy changes.

The event is hosted by our Task Force on the Federal Transition, the Association of Vermont Chamber Executives, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, and Common Good Vermont.

The panel will feature state and regional experts, focusing on the impact of tariffs, funding freezes, changes to federal contracts, federal workforce cuts, and changes relating to immigration.

Panelists include:

  • Tristram “Tris” Coffin - Director, Downs Rachlin Martin, former U.S. Attorney for Vermont
  • Jake Holzscheiter - President and CEO, A.N. Deringer
  • David Watts - Senior Director of Human Resources, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
  • Sarah Mearhoff - Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Thomas Feltmate, Director & Senior Economist, TD Bank 

For more information visit: https://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/

State Treasurer Mike Pieciak: Virtual Policy Forum on Medical Debt Relief 03/06/2025

From the Office of State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and the organizers:

Hosted by the Office of the Vermont State Treasurer, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), and the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG).

Vermont has some of the highest health care costs in the country, putting many Vermonters just one medical emergency away from crushing debt through no fault of our own.

Join Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa, legislative leaders, and local and national experts for a Virtual Policy Forum on Medical Debt Relief – Thursday, March 6 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.

The panel will discuss Treasurer Pieciak’s proposal to eliminate $100 million in medical debt for Vermonters using a one-time investment of $1 million—all with no new spending. Treasurer Diossa will also share insights from Rhode Island's successful medical debt relief program, which has eliminated millions in debt for vulnerable residents at pennies on the dollar.

Panelists:

  • Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak
  • Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa
  • Senator Ginny Lyons, Chair of the Vermont Senate Health and Welfare Committee
  • Representative Alyssa Black, Chair of the Vermont House Health Care Committee
  • Eva Stahl, Vice President, Policy & Programs - Undue Medical Debt 

For more information visit: https://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/

State Treasurer Mike Pieciak: Policy Forum on Baby Bonds: Supporting Economic Security for All 12/19/2023

From the Office of State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and the organizers:

Join us for a panel discussion covering the Vermont State Treasurer's legislative priority for the '24 session - Baby Bonds.

Baby Bonds is an innovative program to address intergenerational poverty, rural economic development & retention of young people in Vermont.

The conversation, featuring Dr. Darrick Hamilton, Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell, and State Senator Kesha Ram-Hinsdale, delves into Dr. Hamilton’s research on Baby Bonds' ability to address the racial wealth gap and enhance economic security for all. The event also examines Connecticut's first-in-the-nation statewide Baby Bonds program and its' comparison with a similar proposal from the Vermont Treasurer's Office.

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