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Mulvaney-Stanak said the extended increase aims to sustain community services without heavily increasing municipal taxes.

The bill, passed by both chambers, aims to transition responsibility for sheltering and housing the homeless to community action organizations.

The initiative allows municipalities to utilize future local property tax revenue growth to fund projects and repay the costs over time.

Sixteen providers have voiced their concerns over the bill, citing the tight timeline and significant operational challenges it presents.

Changes include implementing redistricting and a foundation formula for the 2028-2029 school year instead of a year later

Scott cited in his veto letter that the judiciary did not ask for this, and the judiciary's existing backlog and operational challenges as reasons to oppose the bill.

The bill, which is headed to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk, would create new school districts and implement a foundation formula starting in the 2028-29 school year.

This summer, lawmakers will begin drafting three maps for new school districts, each encompassing 4,000 to 8,000 students

The group emphasized its non-partisan stance and aims to advocate for practical solutions.

After a hiatus since the pandemic, a group of dedicated locals worked to revive the beloved event at its new location.