Scott backs proposal to cut costs for homeowners

Gov. Phil Scott speaks to reporters Tuesday. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger
Gov. Phil Scott is championing a $1 million plan to attract young families and workers to Vermont by cutting the costs of owning a home.
The governor said provisions in a bill in the house, including introducing a homeowner tax credit and expanding a down payment assistance program, would achieve many of the goals he laid out in his budget in January.Get all of VTDigger's political news.You'll never miss a political st