VBSR: It has come to our attention that there has been some confusion regarding the intent of VBSR’s upcoming Policy Forum on April 15th.
The intent of this Forum is to provide our members and the broader public the opportunity for education and dialogue. It does not represent an endorsement of legislation or a call to action by VBSR. We have updated the event description to make this clear.
We apologize for any confusion previous communications may have caused.
We look forward to your participation!
Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and our panel of experts for this important discussion exploring proposed revenue strategies and their impact on Vermont.
One of the critical questions emerging from Vermont’s 2024 legislative session is how to address our state budget. Vermont is once again experiencing budgetary constraints reminiscent of pre-COVID fiscal challenges as lawmakers work with a budget no longer infused with pandemic-era federal aid.
VBSR and our allies continue to advocate for policy shifts that address the urgent and essential changes needed to support our people, planet, and prosperity. We also recognize that to meet this vision for Vermont additional revenue will need to be generated.
As Vermont lawmakers consider a suite of bills intended to generate state revenue, questions arise:
- What exactly is the legislation being proposed?
- What are alternative solutions to the budget constraints that are not reflected in these bills?
- What would it to look like to build a revenue system through an equity lens?
- And how will all of this impact the business community?
Join us to learn from policy experts, legislators, and fellow business leaders about options for generating state revenue and their impact on Vermont’s business community. There will be plenty of time for Q&A!
Speakers:
- Art Woolf, Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics, University of Vermont
- Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Vermont State Representative (Windham-7)
- Stephanie Yu, President and Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
Planning for Progress: Exploring Revenue Strategies for Vermont’s State Budget
When: Monday, April 15, 2024, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free and open to the public
