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Gov. Phil Scott discusses priorities as we head into new session

Gov. Phil Scott discusses priorities as we head into new session

Update: 2024-12-16
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The Vermont legislative session begins on January 8th, and lawmakers and administration officials are preparing for the new biennium. First elected in 2016, Gov. Phil Scott won a fifth term in November with nearly 74% of the vote. The election results signaled significant changes under the Golden Dome, as Republicans gained seats in the House and Senate, breaking the Democrats’ supermajority. Scott joins Vermont Edition to discuss his priorities for the upcoming session, including property taxes, education spending, and the incoming Trump administration.Then, Vermont Public senior reporter Bob Kinzel provides an analysis of the governor’s interview and discusses what’s unique about this political moment in Vermont and what seems like business as usual.
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Gov. Phil Scott discusses priorities as we head into new session

Gov. Phil Scott discusses priorities as we head into new session

Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro