- Any -AdvocacyARPAFFAMACMOSRMS May 6, 2026 UI Modernization Town Hall – Recording and Resources from VtDOL Jessica Collins supplied these materials after the UI Modernization Town Hall that the Vermont Department of Labor held for VLCT members on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Thank you to all who joined the... May 5, 2026 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... 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 24, 2026 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... 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... Load More
