Scott’s fiscal veto message rejected as inadequate

Gov. Phil Scott speaks to reporters after the Legislature’s adjournment last month. File photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDiggerThe governor and the clerk of the House of Representatives are in a dispute Tuesday after the governor’s veto message on two bills was rejected.
As expected, Gov. Phil Scott vetoed the state budget and a separate bill that set property tax rates. His spokesperson, Rebecca Kelley, said the message was rejected by William MaGill, the House clerk in what she called a