Governor officially calls back lawmakers, but for how long?

Gov. Phil Scott. File photo by Anne Galloway/VTDigger
It’s official. Lawmakers must report back to Montpelier on Wednesday, just a week and a half after they stayed up late on a Saturday to wrap up their business and deliver sentimental sendoffs until next year.Gov. Phil Scott has been telling lawmakers for months that he will not allow an increase to the state’s property tax rate, and he issued a letter on Friday exerting his authority to call a special session. Get all of VTDigger'