MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the Legislature on Tuesday. The governor focused on affordability and reversing the tide of an aging demographic.
Scott’s budget for fiscal year 2026 does not raise taxes or fees, and makes strategic investments aimed at making Vermont more affordable, improving demographics and growing the workforce.
“With this budget and commonsense reforms, we can help more folks – from all income levels – put and keep a permanent roof over their head. We can address climate change without punishing people. We can help families feel safe in their neighborhoods once again. We can let them keep more of what they earn. We can restore left-behind communities, giving them back the pride and opportunity they once felt. And we can keep and attract the workforce and families we desperately need,” said Scott, R-Vermont.
Our Calvin Cutler was at the address and will have more details and reaction tonight on the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m.
