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Wildland Fire Gear and Equipment Grants
Vermont Wildland Fire Gear Grant 2026 The Vermont Wildland Fire Gear (VWFG) Grant program provides financial assistance to equip fire departments in rural areas and rural communities to prevent and...
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May 4: Senate Tax and Budget Plan Passes with Another Round of Local Option Tax Debate
The VLCT advocacy team had an exciting week, again, on the issues of Local Option Tax withholding and PILOT appropriations. Things are heating up across the State House as all three major money bills...
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Local Option Tax Legislative Alert: Contact Your Senator Today
Senator Rebecca White plans to introduce an amendment that would increase the amount of local option tax your municipality can retain next year from 75 percent to 80 percent. Please contact your...
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VLCT Opposes Raid on Local Option Tax Revenues in Senate Big Bill
…Calls for Change to Formula to Return Surplus to Local Governments The Vermont League of Cities and Towns opposes language in H.951 that permanently shifts the cost of reappraisal from the state’s...
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April 27: Senate Considers $9.4B Budget and 3.8% Tax Increase; VLCT Celebrates Municipal Advocacy Day
Last week more than 20 municipal officials enjoyed a day of action at the Vermont State House and a rare moment of excitement – an actual fire evacuation! The fire alarm on Thursday was caused by an...
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Vermont Local Roads Hosts Pre-Disaster and FEMA Public Assistance Webinars
Vermont Emergency Management is offering webinars in May and June 2026 to help municipalities prepare for and manage disasters. VLR Pre-Disaster Public Assistance Planning for Municipalities Details...
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April 20: Big Moves – House Reverses Course on the Road Rule, Senate Adds Local Option Tax Funding to Town Highway Aid in T-Bill
Crossover week is in the rearview mirror, and the legislature and governor appear to be on a collision course over education reform. VLCT appreciates that other policy committees are staying the...
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Election Security Grant Applications Due 5/13
The Vermont Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security Grants Unit is pleased accepting applications for its State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) Reallocation for Election Security. What...