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May 19: Bumpy Road Ahead for CHIP Housing Bill; Clear Path for Budget, Legal Trails, and Heavy-Duty Truck Transition
Things are heating up under the golden dome as adjournment looms large. Last week, the “Big Bill” for state appropriations was passed and the year’s premier housing proposal hit a roadblock. In this...
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Testimony by Kail Romanoff to the House Transportation Committee Regarding Trails Language in H.488, 5/15/25
Testimony to the House Committee on Transportation Attn: Chair Matt Walker Re: VLCT Testimony on trails language in H.488 and the risk it may pose to municipalities if the Tunbridge case is resolved...
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VLCT Executive Director Says Pause in Heavy-Duty Truck Requirements Welcome Relief to Cities and Towns
On Wednesday, Governor Scott issued an executive order that effectively delays regulations that were reducing the availability of snowplows, dump trucks, and other heavy-duty vehicles that towns rely...
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May 12: Transportation, Budget, and Capital Bills Resolved. What’s Up Next?
With the budget, capital, and transportation bills all being approved in committees of conference last week, could the legislature finish its work by Memorial Day? Normally, the resolution of these...
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Testimony to the House Transportation Committee Regarding Trails Language in H.488, 5/9/25
Testimony to the House Committee on Transportation Attn: Chair Matt Walker Re: VLCT Testimony on trails language in H.488 and the risk it may pose to municipalities if the Tunbridge case is resolved...
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May 5: LOT, Flood Bill, and CHIP Approach the Finish Line
So far, May has been mostly showers, but we might be about to collect some flowers. Last week the proposed Community Housing and Infrastructure Program (CHIP) cleared critical hurdles in the House. In...
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Testimony to House Ways and Means Committee Regarding Proposed CHIP, 5/1/25
Testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee Regarding Proposed CHIP Funding Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist May 1...
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UVM and VTrans Seeking Examples of Mudslides/Debris Flows Impacting Town Roads
VTrans is seeking your examples of mudslides or debris flows that affect town roads and which occurred in heavy rains, including those in 2023 and 2024. UVM is working with VTrans to develop a debris...