Treasurer Beth Pearce On Why Environmental Responsibility Is Critical To Vermont's Finances
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Summary: In her eight years in office, State Treasurer Beth Pearce has pushed Vermont to tackle its critical financial issues head-on, like confronting the real costs of clean water programs and the state's multi-billion dollar retirement and pension obligations . We're talking with Treasurer Pearce about the state's fiscal outlook and why her office has gotten involved in some major environmental issues.