Gov. Phil Scott signs 2018 budget

MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott signed the 2018 fiscal year state budget into law Wednesday, just days ahead of the new fiscal year that starts Saturday.

Scott, a first-term Republican, was surrounded by members of his administration, Democratic and Republican lawmakers and advocates for various state-supported programs as he touted the budget. Lawmakers passed the budget last week in a special veto session after Scott vetoed their initial effort last month.

Scott said the 2018 spending plan “represents real progress and a shift in thinking.”

“This budget, for the first time in recent memory, does not raise taxes or fees. That includes property tax rates. Residential property tax rates will be lower than in fiscal year 2017 and nonresidential rates, including businesses, renters and camp owners, will remain the same as last year,” Scott said.

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