Monday, May 20 2013 3:24 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:24:58 GMT
Last week, the Morristown Police Department investigated an intentionally set fire on George Street in Morristown, Vt.Police say the fire was set to a residence that was occupied by 4 adults and 2 childrenMore >>
Last week, the Morristown Police Department investigated an intentionally set fire on George Street in Morristown, Vt.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:00:22 GMT
The Burlington Police Department released security information for the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon Monday. A press release says various law enforcement from multiple agencies at the federal, state,More >>
The Burlington Police Department released security information for the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon Monday.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:27:55 GMT
Green Mountain Power and NRG Residential Solar Solutions have signed an agreement to pilot a central solar lease program in Rutland, Vt.A press release says the agreement includes the development ofMore >>
Green Mountain Power and NRG Residential Solar Solutions have signed an agreement to pilot a central solar lease program in Rutland, Vt.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:47:31 GMT
Williston Police arrested a man they say attempted to cash a stolen check last week at Key Bank in Williston, Vt.Police say Patrick Blodgett, 25, of Orange, Vt., cashed or attempted to cash stolen checksMore >>
Williston Police arrested a man they say attempted to cash a stolen check last week at Key Bank in Williston, Vt.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:00:45 GMT
Last week, police responded to two separate complaints of strange acting raccoons in the town of Hanover, N.H.Police say both raccoons tested positive for rabies. Both of the raccoons had come in contactMore >>
Last week, police responded to two separate complaints of strange acting raccoons in the town of Hanover, N.H.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:25 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:25:45 GMT
The 26th annual Joe's Pond Ice Out contest has wrapped up and the winner has collected his cash. Gary Clark of Barre, Vt. won the contest. The ice gave way at 8:46 a.m. on April 26th, just two minutesMore >>
The 26th annual Joe's Pond Ice Out contest has wrapped up and the winner has collected his cash.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:23:02 GMT
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones? One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you! Starting Thursday, "EfficiencyMore >>
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones. One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you!More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:59:23 GMT
A South Burlington student is being honored for his work. Neel Desai is a senior. He started a non-profit organization that provides free classes in basic computer skills to residents in the community.More >>
A South Burlington student is being honored for his work.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:49 GMT
Police say they caught the person who stole a school bus from the Newport City Elementary School and crashed the bus in Holland, Vt. Friday.22-year-old Adam Page, of Newport, Vt., is facing various charges.More >>
Police say they caught the person who stole a school bus from the Newport City Elementary School and crashed the bus in Holland, Vt. Friday.More >>
MONTPELIER, Vt. -
(AP) - Vermont is among a handful of states looking to shore up revenues without raising taxes by making sure that current tax laws are enforced fully.
Vermont, Idaho and Oklahoma all hired additional tax auditors during the recent recession when revenues were lagging and have reaped millions of dollars as a result.
But in Vermont, there's been some resistance as aggrieved taxpayers have gone to lawmakers complaining that tax collectors are coming down too hard on them.
This year, lawmakers responded by canceling or placing a moratorium on the state's efforts to tax the toothbrushes given out by dentists, meals served at senior housing facilities, and software provided over the Internet in so-called cloud computing applications.
Some States Asking the Tax Man to Get TougherMore>>
