Legislative leaders criticize Gov. Scott’s promised veto

Gov. Phil Scott speaks to reporters Friday following the Legislature’s adjournment. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger
Leaders of the Vermont Legislature criticized Gov. Phil Scott on Friday for planning to veto the state budget and the property tax bill because they had not reached a deal on teacher health insurance.
Just hours after they adjourned, the leaders said the veto threat puts the state at risk of a government shutdown on July 1—if they can’t reach a budget deal by the