Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics

Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics

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Scott’s Veto of Legislative Pay Raises

Scott’s Veto of Legislative Pay Raises

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Jun 03, 2023
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Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics
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Scott’s Veto of Legislative Pay Raises
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The Democrats may have the votes to override Phil Scott’s vetoes, but at least the governor is going to extract maximum embarrassment when they do. Scott vetoed S.39, the bill that would more than double legislators pay and benefits package over the next few years.

Just to recap, the plan under S.39 is to increase legislators’ current salary of $811 per …

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