We discuss where post-Irene FEMA funding for state and town projects now stands, hear why some are unhappy with an agreement between the public service department and FairPoint Communications and we get a lesson on making the biggest splash in the pool.
We look at the two sides of the campaign finance reform issue, hear about how the state’s surplus will be used and listen back to voices in the week’s news.
The state of Vermont’s general fund revenues came in more than 9 percent
short of their target for December, a setback after four consecutive
months of exceeding their targets.
Vermont state revenues for June came in ahead of forecast for
the fourth month in a row, and they’re ahead of the target set a year ago by
about $60 million.
In January, Treasurer Jeb Spaulding will leave the job he was just
re-elected to, to become the Administration Secretary for Governor-elect Peter
Shumlin. He says balancing the state budget
requires long-term planning.
Author David Macaulay talks about his latest book, "Built to Last," and the enduring power of architecture. And Treasurer Jeb Spaulding discusses his appointment as Administration Secretary, and managing the state’s budget deficit.
Last month’s offering of Vermont Bonds were sold out in less than one day. Treasurer Jeb Spaulding talks about what strong bond sales mean for the state and investors.