Stories about 'revenues' from the Welcome to the VPR Archive

Revenue Projections Lowered As Shumlin Eyes Shortfall In Transportation Fund

By John Dillon | January 23, 2013

The slow economic recovery means Vermont will take in $20 million less in revenue than was anticipated. The news came the day before Gov. Peter Shumlin delivers his annual budget address.

State Revenues Keep Pace In Sluggish Recovery

By John Dillon | November 29, 2012

Despite a slow national economic recovery, Vermont’s revenues are coming in on target with projections. But according to a state economist revenues aren’t expected to grow much either.

Officials see signs of more stable revenues

By Bob Kinzel | July 8, 2009

State officials say there’s evidence to suggest that Vermont’s tax revenues are stabilizing, so there won’t need to be budget cuts, for now.

More bad news on Vermont’s finances

By John Dillon | April 24, 2009

Economists say state revenues have fallen sharply, leaving lawmakers with a $50 million hole to fill.

Tax revenues fall even further than projected

By Bob Kinzel | February 4, 2009

There’s more evidence that the Vermont economy is in tough shape. Tax revenues last month fell $14 million short of projections.

NH think tank says cuts alone won’t balance budget

By VPR | January 8, 2009

Steve Norton is the director of the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies. Norton told Senate budget and tax writing committee members yesterday they will need to raise taxes and get some help from the federal government.

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More bleak economic news for Vt. lawmakers

By Bob Kinzel | November 18, 2008

State revenues are slumping and there are new pressures on the state budget.That means that another $60 million will need to be cut from this year’s budget.

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More state budget cuts anticipated

By Bob Kinzel | November 17, 2008

Economists will recommend another downgrade to the state’s revenue forecast at a special meeting tomorrow afternoon.

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Gas tax revenues continue to drop

By Bob Kinzel | August 12, 2008

Receipts for July were off 10% because Vermonters have cut back on their driving.

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Evening Newscast: August 12, 2008

By VPR | August 12, 2008

Vermont’s tax revenues continued their downward spiral last month; Three state highways remain closed do to storms and flash floods; Democrats criticize Republican energy policy efforts; Eco-Judaism topic of Burlington conference;