Scott rejects carbon tax study

Gov. Phil Scott speaks at a press conference. File photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDiggerGov. Phil Scott has long opposed a carbon tax. But now he’s made it clear he doesn’t even want to study the idea.The Climate Action Commission, formed by the governor last year, recommended five strategies last month, including a study of carbon pricing.
Scott has rejected the commission’s recommendation that the state obtain an impartial review of carbon tax strategies to curb emissions from fos