- Any -AdvocacyARPAFFAMACMOSRMS June 22, 2026 Health Insurance Costs - Making the HDHP Math Work for Municipalities Rising healthcare costs continue to squeeze municipal budgets, forcing local officials to balance fiscal responsibility with the need to offer competitive, reliable coverage to employees. One... June 17, 2026 VLCT Members Special Meeting Cancelled – Not Offering Health Insurance Plan in 2027 The Vermont League of Cities & Towns Board of Directors has cancelled the special membership meeting scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026. The action comes as VLCT learned that efforts to consolidate... June 17, 2026 Local Option Tax – Don’t Dismiss it Without Doing the Math First! A Local Option Tax is a small tax that a municipality may choose to add to certain purchases in its community. Vermont law allows Local Option Taxes on sales, meals and alcohol, and rooms. These taxes... June 15, 2026 Revisions to Federal Grant Rules Could Impact Vermont Communities The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed sweeping changes to the federal grant rules known as 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit... June 9, 2026 Nominate a 2026 Champion of Local Government Do you know a local official or legislator who is exceptionally dedicated to local government? Use the form below by Friday, July 31 to nominate that person for one of VLCT’s 2026 awards. The... June 8, 2026 Acrisure’s Employer Compliance Reminders, 6/8/26 Sponsored Content Summer is here—bringing with it shorts, flip flops, beach vacations, cookouts, and all the seasonal fun. While June’s compliance to-do list may be lighter than what lies ahead, it’s... June 8, 2026 New Grant Funds Rural Economic Transformation Using Multi-Town Partnerships The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has been working collaboratively with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) as a partner in the Working Communities Challenge for the past 5+ years. Now... June 8, 2026 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Open for Applications The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program aims to deliver essential resources to equip and train emergency personnel to meet recognized standards. What This Program Funds This program funds... Load More
