How Vermonters can prepare for a future with less federal support

How Vermonters can prepare for a future with less federal support

This week’s writers are Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, who convened the Task Force on the Federal Transition, and Sue Minter, who co-chairs the Task Force. Vermonters have learned a hard lesson from past disasters: being prepared makes a difference.  The COVID-19 pandemic, Tropical Storm Irene and devastating floods of recent summers have shown that when we plan ahead and protect our state — we keep Vermonters safe, businesses open and co…