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NCSL briefs Vermont appropriations panel on state budget tools and shortfall tracking

Vermont Senate Appropriations Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Erica McKellar of the National Conference of State Legislatures told the committee about NCSL resources — including a state shortfall database and reports on budget process issues — and encouraged legislative staff to use webinars and committee services to prepare for federal funding changes.

Erica McKellar, a fiscal affairs program member and NCSL liaison to the Vermont legislature, briefed the Senate Appropriations Committee on Feb. 18 about resources the National Conference of State Legislatures provides to state fiscal offices.

McKellar told the committee that NCSL is a bipartisan organization that supports legislatures through research, meetings, training and staff services. She highlighted a…

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