- Any -AdvocacyARPAFFAMACMOSRMS May 4, 2026 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... April 28, 2026 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... April 27, 2026 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... April 27, 2026 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... April 23, 2026 Acrisure’s Employer Compliance Reminders, 4/23/26 Sponsored Content May is a relatively quiet month for compliance, making it an excellent opportunity to catch up and ensure everything is in order before deadlines approach again. Once we enter June... April 20, 2026 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... April 13, 2026 April 13: Road Rule Debate Takes a Turn, New Laws for Municipal Official Minimum Wage and Road Salt Applicators This part of the legislative session generally feels like Groundhog Day as advocates and agency officials follow House bills through Senate committees and follow Senate bills through House committees... April 10, 2026 Acrisure’s Employer Compliance Reminders, 4/10/26 Sponsored Content April may not be the busiest month for compliance tasks, but it offers an excellent opportunity for some internal housekeeping and preparation for the months ahead. Here’s a quick... Load More
